Kelly Gorney Photography | Meadville, Pennsylvania Photographer

So, back in May I decided to start running.  I am not a very strong runner, so I had to take baby steps.  Like, really, really small steps.  Many times I wanted to quit.  I remember, on numerous occasions, texting a good friend of mine and telling her I wasn’t cut out for it.  She made me continue.  When I was F.E.D. U.P, she said “Run with me.”  So I did.  I ran with two close friends who were amazing.  They are SO supportive and so helpful.  I love them.  Thanks the THEM, I ran my first 5K last weekend!  It might not be a big feat for some people, but it sure was for me.

To C and K:  Thank you SO much for everything.  You are truly great people.

Now, of COURSE there are some pics to go with this.  Bryan was in charge of the camera ;-)  The kiddos even participated in a fun little race afterward.  SUCH a great time!!

Over the weekend, I had a mini-session with a super-fun family!  You may remember Maura from her senior session last year.  Well this session was with the whole fam!  They are a FANTASTIC family.  I cannot say enough great things about them.  They were also so much fun to work with!

S Family…I hope you enjoy your sneak-peek!  Thanks for the great time!

Yes, yes.  This is a first for me.  As a favor to some friends of mine, I did my first wedding this past weekend.  Amanda and Tony had a fabulously fun backyard wedding on Saturday.  It rained north of us.  It rained south of us.  By the grace of God, they had a (mostly) rain-free event!  It was a beautiful ceremony.

I know they are anxiously awaiting this, so without further ado, here is a very quick glimpse at the bride & groom!

Congratulations again, Amanda & Tony!!

Meet Karla and Josh.

They are an amazing couple.  SO in love, SO cute.   We went down to the dock and it was such a nice night.  We had a blast at their session, laughing the whole time!

Meet their bench.

It has special meaning to K + J.  They had many chats here.  Spent a lot of time together here.  He even proposed here!!   If the city ever decides to get rid of this bench, I think Karla and Josh should get first dibs!

Karla & Josh…thank you so much for a wonderful evening and for choosing ME to do your engagement session.  It was so much fun!  Enjoy your sneak peek!

Meet Miss Caroline.  She is a beautiful little girl who I was fortunate enough to photograph this week!  Miss C is teething, so she didn’t have the best time, but she still managed to give us a few sweet smiles.  She is an absolute doll and I am so glad I was able to meet her!

Miss C:  Hope you are feeling better now and hope to see you again in the fall!

This past weekend, the fam and I headed to Rochester to visit some friends.  We had a GREAT time!  Of course, I did their annual family session, too.  They introduced me to this fabulous park and we were able to get some cool shots.   G Family…thanks again for having us this weekend!  We had a wonderful time!!!  Enjoy your sneak peek!

Okay, so all of you fab fashionistas out there, you MUST go check out the great giveaway over on the Stylized Existence blog!   You’ll remember Lauren, the author of Stylized Existence, from blog posts right here on KGP.  She has offered up some wonderful “what to wear” ideas for clients.  Well, now she is having a fantastic giveaway on her blog!  She has teamed up with Tara Lawrence, a stylist for Stella & Dot, to give away a beautiful necklace!  Head on over and enter now!  Contest ends Wednesday!!!

Stella & Dot Giveaway