May 15, 2012 |

Life with a 15 month old and a 5 day old sounds like it would be complete madness, yet these guys made it look easy.
I spent the morning with the family as they made breakfast and got ready for a typical Sunday.

May 10, 2012 |

I can’t believe my little boy is now five years old! He’s not a baby, not a toddler, now he’s a boy. A real boy.
This month’s 10 on 10 was shot on Brock’s birthday.
Waking up to a room full of balloons
My first mammogram at the youthful age of 34, only to be told what I was experiencing was “normal breast pain”. Glad it was nothing.
Brock’s prescription check
5 is a great age for a mustache and I can now call him “Sir”
Off to the Family Fun Center
Bumper boats
Skeet ball fun, or not
Tickets and games
Portaling to Zeeks Pizza
Birthday hugs
Dancing and a light slap
Toothbrushing
not shown – the BNSF engine cake I made at his request. You can see it here if you are so inclined.














And now, head over to my favorite Pop-of-Color, Shannon Harrison of Jack & Ruby Studios | San Diego, CA!
Until next month…

April 17, 2012 |


This is just beginning of life with Charlie. 7 days old.
Congrats, Ryan and Jackie!

Shot while I was in Los Angeles for a quickie business trip (I love saying that) and hanging out with my BFF who I miss dearly.
When you’re done with me, mozie (is that how it’s spelled?) on over to Kristin Young’s blog and see what she saw.


These are all shot with a Holga which is why they look so stellar.
And again, go check out the next in our little circle, Kristin Young!

Super excited to share these photos. These guys I know well – my cousin and cousin-in-law (?), and baby on the way.
I went down to Olympia to hang out with the expectant parents for a bit and poke around with my camera.

See that cradle there? That thing is near ancient and has been in our family, cradling almost all of our family’s newborns (13 cousins), since my older brother was born. We were in it, our kids were in it, and now Ryan’s will be as well.

Cannot wait for the little guy to make his debut. Good luck, guys! You’ll be the coolest parents.

  • christine says:

    ah, Ketti these are perfect!! I love the way you see things, so refreshing and real. Gorgeous couple too! I hope you are photographing their newborn session too! xoxo

  • cherron says:

    I love this! The last four are my favorites, especially the ‘tree chair’ photo. I love the well loved cradle as well.

  • Angela says:

    Lovely job, Ketti! I really like the ones of them together outside…she has such a beautiful smile!

  • Lynda says:

    Ryan reminds me of your grandpa Bob. You can definitely see the Tiedeman in him.

  • Gretchen says:

    So beautfiul, precious real moments!

  • Jacqueline Johnson -Plus ONE says:

    Oh My Goodness! I love these- THEY ARE AMAZING- Once again Ketti you have out done yourself! What a fun day, climbing on mud flats and falling down cliffs – all in the name of good photography. I love the candid ones that we did at the end with Ryan and I laughing on the trail, and the ones of us on the bed- ALL OF THEM ARE AMAZING: from us walking on the beach, to the tree, and those shots on the stairs! You do such an amazing job! WE LOVE YOU :)

  • Laurie says:

    I love these, they look so happy and excited!

  • sharon says:

    LOVE the ones in the woods and the one on the bed brings back memories of waiting for our first :)

Since the 10 on 10 project is just a fun exploration, I let myself play this month and attempted to shoot the entire thing with my Holga.
A few things I learned:
1. Tape the back closed. I had the back cover pop off and expose my film while I was taking the camera out of my bag.
2. Outdoors in the daylight is your friend. Or just get friendly with the bulb setting. Or, use a higher iso film. Duh.

These images are from my big-girl business trip to Vegas where I attended a trade show, looking for materials and fabrics for my line of camera bags.
The show turned out to be a pretty big bust for me. Not quite what I was expecting or looking for. I did get a great source book and came back with a new direction for the biz so all was not in vain.

Be sure to check out the photographs from Rebecca Conway | Lifestyle Photographer | Knoxville, TN  next and travel through our little circle. You’ll end up right back here. And don’t be shy, if you see something you like, leave a comment and say so! We all love the feedback and knowing people are actually looking at our work.

February 29, 2012 |

Brock got new frames, which are so cool.

For this installment on 10 on 10, I waited for a day when we were either doing something somewhat fun, or the forecast called for sunshine. This day was just a little of both.
I registered Brock for kindergarten, and it was partly sunny. Something to cheer about.

Now run off and check out Abbie McFarland | Lifestyle Film Photographer | Fort Worth, TX!

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