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Master Barnwell....

I really really have it bad for babies! I just love their eyes.....

Isabella!

It is strange but amazing to meet child just weeks after they are born...and then have the pleasant honor to meet them time and time again as that child grows up.... Isabella is incredible! (and her mom and dad are quite cool too!)

Allie and Mary Evelyn! From Minden

OK, THIS WAS THE FUNNIEST THING EVER.... Maybe you just had to be there... but I am cracking up again just looking at these of Allie!

Lasiter Family!!!

Dear Kristin... (DO YOU SEE WHAT I MEAN??? Read the post below!)

Dear Kristin,

I am wiping the tears and yelling, "Jeff, Jeff, our proofs are here!", as I open your email.

You are a magician. You have the magic gift to make time stand still. So often I find myself saying, I wish I could just freeze frame this moment.. make time stand still in this exact second..only so I can feel the unconditional love and deep contentment and happiness for just a second longer...feel the blessings rain down. You capture the blessings so vividly that I am literally transported back to that day..that moment to remember how the grass and pinecones felt under my feet, how Addy smelled and how gentle her butterfly kisses were, the strength I felt when I leaned against Jeff's chest. Sometimes during our day in, day out, mundane routines, I forget how extraordinary and rich our life is. I will cherish this day and these portraits forever. Thanks for working your magic with us!!!

So Sincerely,

Rebecca Leaumont

The Leaumonts! From Alexandria!

SO..... if I were to give an award for most BLOG loyal, and most ENCOURAGING, and for most KIND on yucky days... the" Kristin Mosura Photography Loves You" Award would have to go to Rebecca Leaumont. Some days I open my email and BAM...she hits me with a kind thought. Some days when I post one of my rambling winding nonsense things... BAM, RL zaps me with her "Amen sister!" And just when I get a tad weary of little things... there she is again..... sending me a pick me up.

What a treat to have the opportunity to see Addyson again. AND believe it or NOT--- hubby resisted the deer camp, fishing boat, and duck hunts and came in tow with his lovely ladies!

Having met the "girls" for a shoot almost 2 years ago.... it was completely amazing to have the opportunity to put the family piece of the puzzle completely together. Even though I think their first session was fabulous and that it documented the love R has for A completely... seeing Rebecca with her husband, the father of her child, the love of her life. Her pillar, her joy, her rock, her baby girl's Daddy.... well that was great! It was like seeing the whole picture! and To see Addyson IN LIFE with her Dad.. playing the games they ALWAYS play, smiling the smile she ONLY gives to him, laughing the laugh that little princesses do when their Daddy is chasing them in circles... that was God sent. God made this family and He is evident in their lives. He just borrowed me for the moment to make sure someone was there to snap the shutter....

Sorry to ramble, but Rebecca's encouraging words to me have impacted my journey in this career... and I wanted to be sure that she knew that her session , to me, was one that I didn't take for granted. I appreciate the person she is, and the encouragement she has chosen to be to me....

The Haynes Family

It is always a JOY to see Peaches, Andy and the kids! Here is a little sneek peek for her :)

Libby!!!

She brings a smile to my face each and every time we meet! Today was her special day ... just her!

October Fall Specials!

I emailed out a newsletter yesterday to those who are signed up for them! CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDERS!! These special Fall Sessions will be gone soon!
If you would like to receive the newsletter, please follow the link to your right.

Gift Tags and Calling Card Stickers!

I am so excited! I will now be offering both gift tag stickers and calling card stickers! Here is my Christmas Gift Tag! How easy it will make handing out all the teacher gifts and cookie plates this year!
These can match your Christmas Card if you would like! The stickers are available in 2x3.5 and 4x5. Book your holiday session now so that you are ready for the CRAZY but wonderful Christmas season!

Here is Addie's Calling Card sticker for gifts.... I will only be offering this to current clients!

Storyboard for Sam, Reed, and Riley

Elizabeth 2009!!!

Congrats E!!! I am so excited for you. The future holds GREAT things!

Sweet Baby Melissa...

Welcome to the world Miss Melissa!! Jackson has been waiting to meet you!

The Wilson Family at the Sullivan Farm

Welcome to DOYLINE!!! What a perfect location to photograph this great family- I MET THREE GENERATIONS! It was GREAT! I warned them not to be surprised if they come home one day and there I am in the tree lined driveway with a client... I was in HOG HEAVEN there...
Thanks to EVERYONE for making the night so much fun!

Brittany from Shongaloo

Brittany is an incredible young lady! I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to meet her and her mom. Have an incredible year Brittany!

Thomas..... breathtaking boy!

What a lovely way to start a Saturday! Thomas and I had a great time trying out all my couches, chairs, stools, and benches. He was a complete angel and these images are incredible! Thanks H for bringing him to me each and every time....what an HONOR!

Powerful motivator...

http://www.dallasisd.org/keynote.htm


Almost made me want to return to teaching.... but it DID remind me that I can believe in the kids IN MY HOUSE. I can believe they can do ANYTHING. My kids CAN do hard things..and do them well. My kids and YOUR kids CAN be anything they want to be. WE can propel them forward with encouragement, smiles, life coaching, and kindness....

Thanks Melissa for the link...
km

My Mason

Just a cute kid.
Growing up so fast.... it is incredible! The baby of the family, but the bulldog of the group. One of the "Mosura" perks is that Mason's daddy owns a magazine...so every so often our kids grace the cover...whooo hooo! Watch out Pottery Barn!

November is Mason's month. Tuesday night we dug out the corduroy jacket and long sleeve shirt from our winter box of clothes. We tromped and marched over the ninja swords, play guns, tonka trucks and lots of mud to the back fence.. and shot the cover. Sometimes at OUR house...we take the camera for granted. But this image just covers my heart like the first sip of hot chocolate in the winter. ahhhhhhhh....so sweet and wonderful. That HE would loan me these kids to raise... amazing and overwhelming. I am SO blessed and so thankful. Mason, man, Mama LOVES you like you have NO idea. I just love EVERY freckle on that nose, and I LOVE playing with your hair when you sleep. You were the surprise of a lifetime ( :)) and the coolwhip on my dessert. Stay strong and determined, live life to the fullest... and remember that Mama loves you....

ahhhhh......Sam

What a refreshing way to spend an early morning session. Sam was a joy..full of smiles, surrounded by women who love him like chocolate!

Ava Marie...

You blog watchers have seen Ava from her Mama's belly , to birth, to now...almost a FULL year old. What a sweet little girl.... her brothers are in for some trouble for SURE!

Email Newsletters!

I just sent out my September Email Newsletter with LOTS of specials inside. Sign up at the right to receive your copy!
Have a super weekend..all computers back online! Thank goodness Gustav didn't hit us like we thought!

Amanda's Trio

What a treat to have them all in the studio this morning.... Lauren, Lindsey, and Jackson in the Simply Classic Black...

Andrew C!

What an AMAZING child to spend time with!

Tribute to my friend Kelly!

Kelly, my dear photographer friend, LOVES feet... so I thought I would pull a "Kelly" with sweet handsome Andrew...

Jackson and Sweet Kerri....

What a firecracker this kid is! Thank you Jackson for coming to see me yesterday...I know you are excited about Baby Melissa arriving next week. Take care of your Mama!

Just Joy.

What expression do I LONG to find in all life's little moments?

Joy.
Pure Joy
Untainted Joy in Life
For the Moment now
not for the before or what is to come
but for the now.
THE INSTANT of now.
Shouldn't we all live for the NOW?
Shouldn't we all lift our hands and dance for what IS?
My Joy is great! and so is hers.

Again, this sweet child has no idea the impact she made on me. To be included in moments like these, are priceless. To witness the love this family has for each other and too see this sweet little one sweet angel
twirl
twirl
twirl
and smile
and laugh
with PURE joy...

I was honored to have this opportunity. It doesn't seem right though, that they called wanting me to do them a service, and the end result? I was the one that received the greatest blessing......

THE HUTSON FAMILY

Just as I am... that is what she seemed to be saying to me. I saw her to my side as I was photographing her sister. I just had to go be a part of this moment. The moment where she just was. I want to be her for one moment and have the joy of life like she knows.
She is God sent, God created, and PERFECT. This was my joy - this moment with her. People say my photographs change their perspective of life. Well ...THIS MOMENT with Sarah, changed my perspective of that moment. It was like a quiet exclusive invite to be her friend. She knew I was still photographing her...but she stayed and let me catch her...just being her. Thank you sweet angel. Thank you.

What does it take for the third child to get noticed? Learn to whistle early!

Words to think on...

by Nelson Mandela

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves,Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?
Actually, who are you not to be?
You are a child of God.
Your playing small does not serve the world.
There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you.
We are all meant to shine, as children do.
We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us.
It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone.
And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.
As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

When they are NOT looking....

that seems to be the time that it hits you...
That they are growing up.
That they have your nose.
That they are amazing and incredible.
That you are glad they are big, but miss that they are not small.
That today is almost over, and yesterday is gone..and that tomorrow will be here and they will grown up.
When they are NOT looking at us... we see them in a different way.
We reflect on how perfect Our Father is...
For allowing us the priveldge of raising them...
For allowing us these quiet moments with our kids...
When they are not looking AT us...
We seem to SEE them more clearly....

These two images just hit me today...
Life is precious and today is almost over.
So...love the ones your with....

Thank you to Leigh W for allowing me the HONOR of photograping Machen and Kyleigh.....

Emma Grace!

Emma Grace and Mommy too! What a beautiful pair.... We celebrated the upcoming arrival of brother Ethan...and the perfect innocence of Emma Grace. Thank you to Mom and Dad for allowing me this priviledge!

Cash!!

What a JOY to see these DIMPLES! Cash was a perfect angel during our session... and Mom and Mrs Mary behaved too :)

SENIORS!!!! Check this out!

Gift from a Friend...

You all would be so amazed at how sweet all the photographers are to each other in town.... I am SO thankful for all my photog friends...
Sweet Kelly sent this to my today... what a GREAT thing to wake up to!!! THANK YOU KELLY!!!

Hart Family!

What a GREAT group! Alice Hart Sample and her brothers all came in town to celebrate her Dad's birthday! Here is just a "Sample" (haha, I am so corny) of the kids!

Ella Ella Ella......

What a doll...and her sweet mom Jennifer.... just perfect angels... had to do a "Kristin Mosura Eyelash" shot. I love these shots!!! Thanks Ella for a GREAT morning :)
This shot was priceless! -mainly because just seconds later...she thought her head was stuck and the expression changed just a little bit! :)

T-Y Senior 2009

T-Y.... One cool kid. His mom and I had such a great time last night. Thanks TY for putting up with us. You have a BRIGHT future ahead of you- CONGRATS!

The Horton Trio

Not very often do I get to use my gifts to SURPRISE others. However, thanks to Robyn Horton's sister Emily, husband Shawn, and her three precious kids (and mine for not spilling the beans!).... it was a JOY to surprise my friend Robyn Horton with a "Happy" for her birthday. Robyn is our children's minister at FBB. Even if I could count the hours she spends each week at work...it wouldn't put a dent into the amount of hours she spends praying for my kids and others. What a true blessing to have her helping Mike and I raise three amazing kids in a really crazy world. So Happy Birthday friend! Thank you for ALL you do for EVERYONE you know!

Parker L.... from Pineville

Senior 2009!!!! She is a perfect lady. What a treat to spend time with her and her Mom.

Ella, Emma, and Andrew!

Draper Clan!

Looking for a new computer???

Do NOT shop on Texas Street at the small computer store near the Boardwalk and Zoe;s. Personal experience.
3 months later....Kristin Mosura does not have a computer that works.... brand new computer- bought from their store in May, has been back in 5 times for repair. They will not refund my money, nor do I have a working system.... so BEWARE. I was trying to support a local small business, then I tried to give them the benefit of the doubt and let them correct the issues one after another but the computer kept crashing and the hardware still isn't functional and the software has had compatibility issues........ and I am surprised at the lack of concern or empathy from the owner. I am super surprised that a small business owner wouldn't want to correct an issue like this. I am so sad to write this blog........ I would have rather had a working computer and customer service with a smile.

The Evans Trio...

You know it is going to be an INCREDIBLE session when THREE KIDS start it off with this shot! Thank you to Clare, Sarah, and Will!

Carlisles!

They braved the heat! Thank you Ethan, Sydney, and Nicholas for being so fabulous to work with!

My Clan!

Yep, all three of these kids look JUST LIKE ME!!! (who am I kidding?)

Norcross Family...Simply Classic Session

Bossier Parish Schools TENNIS TEAMS

Elementary and Middle Schools
BPSB has approved a new tennis league for our kids. Stonebridge will be overseeing the league. It will be GREAT! Addie and Michael are so excited that Stockwell will have a team!!

If your child attends a Bossier Elementary or Middle School, contact Duncan Sherrif at Stonebridge to get the scoop on the new Tennis Teams! Here is his info.....


Duncan Sherriff
Tennis Director
StoneBridge Swim & Tennis
Pro Shop (318) 746-0250
email:sherriffsports@gmail.com

Ann Long.....

Ann Long has been so kind to me ... She has graciously allowed me to have my displays in her store, The Bow Shop, for several years. I cannot thank her enough. Some of my nicest clients come from her shop! We recently did a session just for her bows.. here are some of the quick picks!

Thank you Ann!!! I appreciate you! -km

Rachel and JP..... and Ben...and Mom... and Dad!

Ok, so it was family night with the McDaniels! We had a fabulous time! Rachel and JP are seniors this year at Airline...headed to LSU next year! They are twins.... so it was a double treat for me!

We had to document Mom's new phone....

and I think I need to shout out a Happy Birthday to BEN!
What GORGEOUS ladies!!!
And ...I PERSONALLY know how hard it is to get a family portrait of your own family accomplished. SO when I saw a few white tops on the family members... we did some quick changes into tshirts for the others...... and WHA-LA... a masterpiece! Well maybe not a masterpiece, but Lisa can certainly scratch family portrait off her "Mom of Three" to-do list.
The Trio.........
Thanks guys for a fun night- You three are amazing kids.. and your family is awesome! -km

Adirondack Chair??

EDITED TO SAY........ CAMMIE ROCKS!!!! She has one!

First person to find a childs size adirondack chair (white or natural) for me to borrow... gets a SURPRISE! I need it asap....
Thanks!
K

Welcome Baby Pittman!

What a fabulous family! I always enjoy spending time with them. (Mary, do you have a new email? Not sure I have the correct one!)

Hock Your Smocks!

I am so excited for my friends Holly Bissel and MCFord! They are opening a store called
Hock Your Smocks!
It will be an upscale children's consignment boutique! (FINALLY!!)
Check out www.sbfamilyandkids.blogspot.com for more details...
Holly let me explore some artistic ideas when we photographed her two sweet ones, Blythe and Branigan, and Leigh's Isabelle... Here is a sneek peek!
You will have to head over to Hock your Smocks to see the others!

Josie and Brodie!

Rhodes Cousins....

Beth it was great seeing you and your mom! These kids are incredible!

Simply Classic Sessions Sneek Peek!

Back from Camp Bethany - Had a BLAST with my cabin of 5th grade girls!!!!

Here are the Magee Girls... from Simply Classic Day...