Thursday, September 9, 2010

The Kiwi Cafe | Chester, Nova Scotia

I love heading to the South Shore if I get a chance.  It doesn't happen often, but I made it there twice this year.
 It's a nice little village situated on the water and the weather's always warm and sunny... of course, I only go on warm sunny days - I'm sure it snows there, too, but I'll never see it :-)

I'm usually only there a few hours, long enough to wander around, stop into a shop or two, and have a bite to eat.  What's a road trip without food?  I've discovered a favourite place to stop for a bite while I'm there:  The Kiwi Cafe.  It's cozy, to say the least (tables are at a premium), but the staff always have a friendly smile and the food, ahhhh the food... so good.  

Wait.  Let me clarify.  I've found my go-to meal.  The one I've tried that I know will be delicious so I ordered it the next time I was there.  I assume the other items on the menu are equally as good, but for me, I'll stick with the tried and true, the delicious, the Tuscan Chicken Panini.



Jason had the spinach salad.  



He looooooved it.  Then he tried my panini.  Next time he'll get the panini, too.  If you're heading to Chester, stop in for a bite; you won't be disappointed.  Check out their website here.


...Kare


email:  karenk{at}eastlink.ca

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

I love Google searches... | Halifax, NS

... especially Google searches that end up with you here.  On my little blog.  However you arrived, I am happy you're here.  Have a look around, say hello, tell you're friends.  

Come back often - I promise, there will be something new to look at next time you stop in!  Unless you stop in again tomorrow.  But soon, come back soon!


...Kare


email:  karenk{at}eastlink.ca

Friday, August 20, 2010

My mini-break with Mr. Darcy | Halifax, NS

Bridget Jones is in my head, apparently.  She of the "mini-break" with Mr. Darcy.  I, on the other hand, spent a couple of days on the South Shore with my friend, Jason.  A proper post will follow, but here's one shot of one of the quick stops we made to take in the scenery...




...Kare



email:  karenk{at}eastlink.ca

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Karen Kyte, Wedding Photographer | Halifax, Nova Scotia

I kind of like the sound of that.  Wedding Photographer.  Didn't I just say I wasn't a wedding photographer:  http://karesphotojourney.blogspot.com/2010/07/i-am-not-wedding-photographer-halifax.html ?

But now I'm mulling it over.

Saturday was Chris & Kelly's wedding.  What a wonderful day it was!  Full blog post coming soon, for now I tease with just one photo...









...Kare





email:  karenk{at}eastlink.ca

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Kelly & Chris - Their Final Week as Boyfriend and Girlfriend | Halifax, NS Engagement Photography

We're heading in to the home stretch, getting ready for the big day this coming Saturday.  After much planning and lots of parties celebrating Kelly + Chris' upcoming nuptials, the big day is almost upon us.

My friend Mary and I met up with K+C downtown a few weeks ago for their Engagement Session.  Engagement sessions are so important - they help the couple feel comfortable in front of the camera(s), they help the photographer know how to relax the couple, and everyone gets an idea of what kind of photos we're going to make on the Wedding Day.  Yes, it's that important it gets capitalized!

And from the looks of the final result, we are going to make some fabulous shots this weekend.  Fab.U.Lous!

These two are so cute and playful...



Then they got fierce...



Mary grabbed this one of Chris getting cheeky...


Then she grabbed this one of them getting cozy on the boardwalk...


This is one of my favourites:  Kelly and I are friends and I knew she'd be great in front of the camera, but I was worried about Chris.  Would he be comfortable with us and would he trust us enough?  This is the moment I saw it - the comfort, the trust, the ease.  I love it.

But there was more hotness.  My other favourite...

A quick outfit change for the final shot....


I am so looking forward to this day and it is so so close.   The day will be full of love with lots of family and friends to witness the love these two have.  I am so grateful to capture the day.

I hope you're still keeping your fingers crossed for no rain, though!

I hope your week is a good one!


...Kare




email:  karenk{at}eastlink.ca

Sometimes I Get Goofy | Halifax, NS Photography

I recently went out location scouting for an upcoming session.  Since there were only two of us, we took turns being subject and photographer.  After a while, we got punchy.  And goofy.  You only get to see me, since I protect the innocent.  And goofy.






Happy Sunday - Have a good week!


And please, if you can, keep your fingers crossed that we don't have rain this coming Saturday!  It'd be much appreciated.

:-)


...Kare



email:  karenk{at}eastlink.ca

Saturday, July 24, 2010

I am not a wedding photographer... | Halifax, NS

... even though I love capturing people in love.  I enjoy the babies, bellies, and birthdays; and I love engagement sessions and family shoots and all the other things I'm lucky enough to get to do.  

But three weeks from today, I will once again be a wedding photographer.  And I am thrilled and honoured and so excited for the day to come. 

I've been lucky enough to spend a lot of time with my couple (yes, I'm proprietary with my people), their little boy, and their wonderful group of friends this year.  Here's just a glimpse...






In case you haven't seen them on facebook, I'll soon share some of their engagement photos.

Happy Saturday!


...Kare


email:  karenk{at}eastlink.ca