IT IS FALL! (scream it from the rooftops!)

To say that Fall is my favorite season... and that October is my favorite month... could be total understatements. The cooler air, the colors, the campfires, the pumpkin spices, the apples... THE HOODIES AND SWEATSHIRT/PANTS! ((sigh))

Yes, I get that jazzed about this time of the year. 

Today I am going to share some of my favorite "fall images" from recent years with you on the blog... keep in mind that I hope to add more to the collection this Fall. Always clicking. Always looking. Enjoy! 

Karlene took this two years ago for a Photo Hunt/Challenge. I love it when she is "into" photography and looking at the world. She's not as "into" it as she once was right now, but she still has her moments. 

I captured this at Elephant Rocks State Park two years ago. 

This image is from Flamingo Key Bed and Breakfast last fall. I had never done work of this nature before for a B and B, but am glad Mr. April and his wife took a chance on me. Their B and B is lovely! Check it out: http://www.flamingokeybedandbreakfast.com

Above is from Bommarito Estate Almond Tree Winery. I love Cathy Bommarito and think she and her dad (heck, her whole family!) have created a lovely place that makes quality wine. I love going out there at times just to visit with her and click some photos. Here's more details: http://www.bommaritoestatewinery.com/home.html

Sometimes for my "day job" when my students are in a contest, I am left to just... wait. So I often make sure I have a camera. This was at Drury University a few years ago for a Broadcast contest/conference. Springfield, Mo is such a lovely town!  

Speaking of Springfield, the image above hails from there, too! 

Elephant Rocks State Park two years ago. 

Two years ago, the road near Wilderness Lodge Resort close to Lesterville, MO. Hopeful to sneak in a night there again this Oct with my daughter. This place is just heavenly. There's so many times I wish instead of a huge summer break, I had a HUGE fall break! 

My heart just melts! Look at this girl! Wilderness Lodge Resort, two years ago... and my she has grown since then! 

The "K" and the "M" (she often says, "Hey M... (pauses) O M") at an overlook in the Ozarks two years ago! Lovely place!  

Wine. Yep. October is WINERY SEASON! Two years ago at Robller... one of my favorite places in New Haven. Good wine, GREAT PEOPLE, fantastic views... in fact plan to head that way later tonight to see a sunset and possibly some balloons to photograph for an IOU for a client from a few years ago! http://www.robllerwines.com

Photos by MK Designs! 
Have a fantastic FALL and thank you for stopping by! 

drowning in a sea of... IMAGES!

Don't be fooled by the title, I am not complaining!

I've been one crazy-busy photographer lately.

I've been doing a huge amount of business work of all things... for places like: Invisible Sun (a local massage and facial and AMAZINGLY relaxing place in Union, MO), Bommarito Winery (between New Haven and Hermann, MO), and Flamingo Key Bed and Breakfast (in that beautiful area near Hermann/New Haven/Gerald, MO).

Top: Flamingo Key B&B. Middle: Invisible Sun. Bottom: Bommarito Estate Winery.

Wine Glass. Wine. Sunset Sky. My Mission: BEAUTY!

I've also been doing a lot of portrait work this fall for families and seniors. It's been rewarding helping document their lives and create images wall-worthy for my clients. 

Families and Seniors - OH MY!

It's been a blessing that this fall has been vibrant here in Missouri. The trees are alive with color. It's made for some amazing backdrops for my portrait clients.

Katelyn Mittler - Washington, MO Senior 2014

And, even though this was an overcast day... the clouds created the PERFECT backdrop for the Siem Family during this photo shoot. This image may be one of my favorites from a family shoot to date.

The Siem "children" (they're growing up fast!) 

However, it's not just about creating because you're told to or paid to... it's about creating to create. As in that moment you're out on a hike in Robertsville State Park, and you see the light... and it's something that MUST be recorded by the camera.

Robertsville State Park, Missouri. 

Robertsville State Park, Missouri.

Remember if you see anything you like here or on my facebook page, contact me... I am available for portrait and business shoots, as well as any images I create just to create... if you would like information on how to order those, too - just contact me.

All images and words by MK Designs Photography - Nov 2013. Do NOT use without permission.