"Experimenting"

I decided to test my editing skills and experiment in photoshop. I was able to get CS5 and I am loving it.  Now that I know the basics thanks to CruzDesignz Photographer Ralphy Cruz I have been able to put more action into my editing. I decided to try this type of photo editing because eventually I want to get better at it and do an alter ego shoot.

Above is the photo that I experimented with...Let me know what you guys think! You can also view it on my facebook business page ---> KLM PHOTOGRAPHY and comment there.

"Miss Runway 2011"

Soooo I finally got to shoot the one and only Miss Runway 2011 Ruth Tufiate today! And might I say she "KILLED" the shoot! I loved shooting her because there was no need in direction or anything..everytimes she heard the camera shutter she had a different pose ready! I've shot her in runway shows before but that was nothing like shooting her today; even though with both seeing her walk the runway or shooting her like I did today...it always gives me an adrenaline rush! She is always so professional and fun to work with. Thanks Ruth for a great photo shoot today! You were amazing! Here are a few photos to preview from her shoot!

Photography and Post Processing | Kelli Morales
Wardrobe | Yasser Faraco
Makeup | Ruth Tufiate

"30 by THIRTY!"

Well I saw a friend of mine do a 30 by 30 list (which is a list of 30 things they want to accomplish before turning 30). So I decided I would do the same. So here is my list....in hopes of accomplishing my 30's by 30 in no particular order! :)

1. HAVE A DATE NIGHT WITH HUBBY TWICE A MONTH WITHOUT THE KIDS.
2. SWIM WITH DOLPHINS.
3. GO CAMPING WITH MY FAMILY.
4. LEARN TO SALSA DANCE.
5. TAKE MY BOYS FISHING.
6. LEARN TO SHOOT A RIFLE|GUN-->GO TO SHOOTING RANGE WITH HUBBY.
7. GET A PASSPORT.
8. WIN A PHOTO CONTEST.
9. GO WHITE WATER RAFTING...AGAIN..LOVED IT!
10. ATTEND A TENNESSEE TITAN VS MIAMI DOLPHINS GAME JUST TO CHEER AGAINST HUBBY. :)
11. GO TO A MIAMI HEAT GAME.
12. REACH MY GOAL OF 120 LBS AND MAINTAIN IT.
13. GET AN IPHONE.
14. RUN A 5K MARATHON.
15. HAVE A PHOTO SHOOT FOR MYSELF. 
16. HAVE MY BOYS SEE SNOW FOR THE FIRST TIME.
17. HAVE A SNOW FIGHT WITH ALL MY BOYS.
18. TEACH JR AND AJ TO RIDE A BICYCLE.
19. BUY A FISH ALONG WITH A FISH TANK AND TRY TO KEEP THEM ALIVE FOR MORE THAN A MONTH.
20. HAVE AN ENTIRE SPA DAY FOR MYSELF.
21. TAKE FAMILY TO GEORGIA AQUARIUM.
22. LEARN TO MAKE MY OWN JEWELRY.
23. DO A 30 DAY PHOTO CHALLENGE AND STICK TO IT.
24. FAMILY TRIP TO WASHINGTON DC TO SMITHSONIAN
25. START JR AND AJ'S SCHOOL SCRAPBOOK
26. FIND MY DREAM JOB IN THE HEALTH FIELD WHILE ALSO GROWING MY PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS.
27. LEARN TO SCUBA DIVE.
28. DO YOGA|EXERCISE BY THE OCEAN.
29. REACH MY GOAL WEIGHT OF 120 LBS AND MAINTAIN IT.
30. BUY A FISH TANK FOR THE BOYS..WITH FISH..LOL AND TRY TO KEEP THEM ALIVE FOR MORE THAN A MONTH.

"Photography By JR"

So for those who do not know..JR is my 4 year old son. And he has taking a liking to my old point and shoot Canon PowerShot Camera that I have. Being that I love photography I figure if he loves it why not teach it to him...Soooooo I have officially handed over (carefully) the Canon to my baby boy. I am now teaching him how to look at the view screen to see what he wants to take a focus on the subject to shoot. I had a hard time getting him to try and hold his finger on the button to make sure it took the photo but now I think he has it. He gets so excited to see the photos after he has taken them. So I am going to continue to let him use the camera and when we go places I will allow him to take photos with it to practice. I'm so excited now!

Here are his first photo shoots that he has taken. I have to make sure I keep these so he can see them later on in life if he decides he wants to continue in his interest in photography. Enjoy JR's work!! :)

JR Photography
Post Processing by Mommy

"Webcam Photo Fun With My Boys"

"Photo Shoot and Fun!"

Today I did a photo shoot for a gorgeous girl at the beach named Alexandria (Alex). My Caribbean bestie came along to let the kids play on the beach while I did the shoot. It was so cold yesterday we thought it would be the same today but it was the exact opposite. It was really nice outside ....just super windy! But we got through the shoot! Also at the beach there was a wedding being prepared for this afternoon. The photographer for that wedding is going to get some amazing shots with the ocean and rocks in the background.
Anywho, here are a few photos from today. Thanks Mands for coming along and letting the rugrats terrorize you... Heart you girl!

The Gorgeous Lady Alex that I had the pleasure of shooting today!

Mands and I! And no my braid out attempt did not work so I had to freestyle today and pick it out. :(

MUA Jaclen doing her thing on set!

Mands and JR wrestling..love this photo!

My cutie pie RJ!

Two of my favs..Mands and AJ taking a break!

Event coordinators setting up for a wedding on the beach!

Natural Beauty! ;)

"Educate, Educate, Educate"

JR does his matching of the lower case letters and upper case letters everyday. Today he was faster in pace putting ALL the letters together himself. I am so proud of him. He is doing awesome in school! The teacher told me today she is amazed at how quickly he catches on to things that they are learning. Even his Karate instrutor said he picks up really well in learning his moves, etc. I told her I definitely know that since he comes home teaching me and Berto his moves he learned in Karate class.

This is my baby doing his alphabet practice.