Love Christmas Cards!

I hadn't realized how long it has been since I've blogged! Oops.  But, this is the busiest time of the year for me and take a look at what I've been up to. I LOVE designing Christmas Cards. 

Love the non traditional look of this Christmas Card!

I'll post more later. Can't give away all by best stuff at once! lol
Thank you to my wonderful clients that honor me with their trust and friendship every year. It means more to me than you know!

Dando Amor - Ecuador Orphanage

Dando Amor is a non profit organization started by two generous photographers, Lori Nordstrom and Travis Gugelman. If I may copy directly from their website:

We are a group of professional photographers inspired to give back by digging deep and really getting involved with helping others.  Photographers Travis Gugelman and Lori Nordstrom started Dando Amor for a way to allow other photographers to be personally involved in helping children live better, fuller lives.

Dando Amor = Giving Love.

We have chosen the orphanages in Ecuador as our first place to reach out.  The children in Ecuador will both fill and break your hearts!  Most of the kids there will never be adopted…they have to be orphaned for 3-4 years before they are adoptable, which means that most will live their lives in the orphanage.  One of our friends has described what we’re doing : “There is an age-old question about the tree falling in the forest when no one is there… does it still make a sound as it falls?  It’s the same in regards to these children: If a child is lovable, has a heart that is aching for attention – is he not lovable because there is no one there to love him?” We’ve considered this and said YES.  That child is lovable and should be shown love.

Our hope is to give these children a better life there as well as to equip them with the tools needed to become confident and capable adults.  We’ve been told that speaking English and having computer skills will increase their chances of survival once they leave the orphanages, so we began with that in mind in the fall of 2010.  Our team was able to fix a roof in the computer room in one of the all-girls homes as well as hiring an English tutor for a full year.

There is so much more that I encourage you to click on their link, http://www.dandoamor.org to read more. I dare you to read their stories and stories from other photographers without it bringing a tear to your eye.  Children sleeping on the cold floor because they have no beds or even pajamas. 


My goal is to attend their next trip in March 2012. Each photographer/ volunteer is required to give a $2500 donation. Will you please help me reach my goal? Please send me a private email and I will give you directions on how to donate.  (karyn@ksfphotography..com) It is completely tax deductible.


I've been wanting to explore a trip like this for over 15 years... What am I waiting for? Now is the time. I would also love for my children to come with me to help others. Hubby too.  Stay tuned for my progress. Thanks for any support you may give me. I appreciate it more than you know.  

49er's Vs Buc's 2011

How lucky am I that I had the opportunity to photograph a niner game? It is so much fun and I was in heaven the entire time. Now, it's not because I am a great sports photographer and they were begging me to come photograph the game, though I'm not too bad.  lol
It's because my best bud arranged for me to get a pass on the field to the game. Thank you Terrell. You are the best!

I actually enjoy capturing the action on the sidelines more. I love to show the behind the scenes.

Click on the hard to read text (49er's Vs Buc's 2011) below to watch a short slide show of the game where we kicked some serious butt! 48-3. Oh yeah, love me some football.

49er's Vs Buc's 2011

5th Annual Santa & Me Christmas Special

Well, honestly I wasn't going to offer my Christmas Special this year... but I kept receiving inquiries when I was going to hold it.  Mind you, not because I don't like to offer specials, I'm just swamped and traveling a lot plus I didn't think I could fit it in my calendar. But, I caved in and here is the info. I also added your choices of Christmas Cards for 2011.

 I don't want to sound like I am complaining... I LOVE WHAT I DO. I love creating art and designing cards. And, I actually enjoy being busy. So, bring me lot's of coffee, I will be up late working. lol

Is it too early to say?  Merry Christmas! Hope to see you soon.

Kim Hoegger Home Holiday Open House

Anniversary Holiday Open House
Join us at 5:30 for champagne punch and a wonderful cake provided by Annie's Bakery of Murphy, the BEST cake bakery around!


Enjoy house beverages such as our famous Pumpkin Pie Coffee and Apricot Mango Tea. Sample our favorite food items from the store; Baked Brie with Sweet Onion Jam, Roasted Red Pepper Goat Cheese and Roasted Garlic Dip from Village Gourmet and our newest additions Twelve Oaks Chunky Peach Jalopeno Salsa and Spicy Black Bean & Corn Salsa....fabulous!!  And more...


Gift giveaways from the Thymes and Illume candles with the first 25 customers! $100 Gift Certificates will be given away along with other gifts throughout the evening. Be sure to put your name in the hat as soon as you arrive. A second entry will be dropped into the hat for those customers who RSVP for the party. Check out the full invitation on Facebook and send us your RSVP ASAP!


Come join us and bring your friends, enjoy a 15% off discount through out the evening as well as free box giftwrap for all items purchased Thursday evening (that fit into our boxes. We will not be wrapping chairs, sofas or Christmas trees, lol. Sorry).


Great fun ahead, looking forward to visiting with you all :) 
Thanks again for a wonderful year!


Warmly,


Kim Hoegger
Owner/Designer Home Hoegger HOME ( Formerly The French Pear)
Located on the Historic Downtown Square
106 S. Goliad
Rockwall, Texas 75087
972-722-9995
www.kimhoeggerhome.com

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This is the email I received today from one of my wonderful clients and a very talented designer/shop keeper.  If you are looking for a new "Find", something fun to do on a Thursday night (like get a head start on your Christmas shopping) or would like to taste the best baked goods around you should check out Kim Hoegger Home's Anniversary Holiday Open House in Rockwall.


Her shop is a one stop shop with a very eclectic selection of fun items for you and your home. She offers Home Decor, Vintage Garden Items, Candles, Adorable Clothing, Jewelry, Frames, Furniture, Wonderful Baked Goods and Specialty Drinks, etc, etc;,  I know I always find something when I shop her store! I mean really...at how many stores can you shop for your home, try on a cute sweater, then relax and enjoy a Pumpkin Pie Coffee and a Cookie? YUM!

Hope to see you there!

Red Velvet Tour

I was fortunate to attend "The Red Velvet Tour" presented by the talented Kay Eskridge and Graphic Authority. Kay spent all day demonstrating her lighting techniques and posing ideas with two models. The models were wonderful to work with. Now remember, you are in lingerie in front of 15 students and they all have a camera pointed at you. Yes, they were wonderful. And, yes these are published with their consent.

I love celebrating women's beauty, outer and more importantly inner beauty. I love to empower women by showing them  how really beautiful they are. Everyone deserves to enjoy a pampered day with professional hair and make up and be photographed by a professional photographer.

Every single woman is beautiful in her own way and I like to highlight and emphasis their special features. Let's stop being so hard on ourselves. No one is perfect. So let's appreciate what God bestowed upon us and celebrate our own sexy.

Sexy may be your favorite pair of jeans with heels or a little black dress. Of course there is always lingerie. 8-)

 Here are some of my favorite images.

I love Boudoir Photography. It is by far the most challenging type of portrait to capture well. Yet, it is the most rewarding to see that smile on her face and to hear, "Do I really look like that?" Yep...  Celebrate our own sexy.

The Second Shooter!

Recently my BFF,  Liddie,  asked me to help her photograph a wedding. I have to admit I loved being the second shooter. I have complete freedom to shoot at will, like a stealth shooter. Sneaking in and out grabbing my shot and moving on to the next frame without interrupting the flow.

Here are a couple of my favorites.

I photographed this fun angle while Liddie was photographing all the girls together.

I grabbed this image while Liddie was photographing the bride and groom together.

I love it.

I was sent to capture a few fun images of the guys....  I'm starting to see a common theme here of cutting off my subjects heads. lol

This bridesmaid created all the beautiful flower arrangements and bouquets. She did such a fabulous job that I needed to capture an image of her holding all the bouquets. Now that's a great bridesmaid!

To all my fellow photog's... I'm available as a second shooter if you ever need the extra help. hint, hint! lol

I really did have a blast photographing this sweet couples wedding.