Milan's Senior Spotlight!
Hey guys! Its Milan Andrade! Wow, I honestly cannot believe I'm senior (even though I can pass as a freshman) and that I'm graduating! Time is moving way too fast and it seriously needs to slow down! After all I still just a kid, right?
I absolutely loved getting my senior pictures taken by Katie. Ever since I was nine-years-old, I knew she would be the perfect person for the job. It all started when Katie was beginning photography and she shot a few pictures of my mom and I for our Christmas card. Here we are 10 years later; me getting ready to graduate and Katie with a very successful photography business. Time sure does fly by when you're having fun!
Enough of the mushy gushy details, it's time to talk fashion!
To start us off, I loved getting my hair and makeup done (partially because I feel like I have no idea what I'm doing when I do my own). I showed the makeup artist and the hairstylist a couple pictures on Pinterest and they nailed it! They both were super fun to be around and talk to!
For this first fit, I am wearing a green army jacket from the store everyone knows and loves... Target! As well as some light washed jeans from Hollister and brown boots from Tillys. I love this outfit because it looks like I took the time to get ready, but in all reality I just zipped up a jacket, threw some jeans on, and stepped in some boots! Voila!
This outfit is one of my favorites! The skirt is from Tillys and the shirt is from my cousin's closet... literally. I love wearing shirts that are oversized because they are so comfy and you can do so much with them. For example, I could walk around looking like a sack with the shirt down to almost my knees, but instead I tied it up, threw on a skirt, and called it fashion.
We all have that one outfit our mom insists on us wearing because it's their favorite. Well, this is the "my mom told me I was dumb if I didn't wear this cute dress" outfit. I got this white off the shoulder dress in the Roxy store at Laguna Beach last year when we went on our annual family trip. The reason I got it was because my mom saw it, told me to try it on (and of course that meant I had to), and she told me that I was going to wear it for my senior pictures. Here we are almost a year later, and just like mothers do, she remembered.
I call this look the "oh crap! I have senior pictures tomorrow and need one more outfit" look. I've always wanted a leather jacket and when I found this one at TJMaxx I knew I couldn't say no. Underneath the jacket, I'm wearing a plain white fitted tank top, which is tucked into my black corduroy skirt that is from Forever 21. Although this outfit was a last minute decision, I couldn't be happier with the outcome!
Last but certainly not least is one of my favorite dresses! I bought this dress two days before my shoot at Tillys and I absolutely love it. At first putting it on took a little assistance because there is a string that wraps around my body, but once I got it down I knew this was going to be a must (not to mention it was only $12.50, it's all about the sales baby!) This dress is very flattering and totally out of my comfort zone, but I guess that's how some of the best pieces are, amirite?
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Know the Writer: Milan Andrade is a Senior at Perry High School and hopes to study Journalism after she graduates high school. Milan finds excitement for trying new things, meeting new people, and writing. On her free time she loves to hangout with friends and family, staying active, and enjoying life to the fullest. Milan also has a wicked case of Bieber Fever!
Follow Milan!
Milan's Instagram: @milanandrade
Milan's Twitter: @milankandrade
Make sure to check out Katie on Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat for updates!
Twitter: @cadwalladerpics
Instagram: @cadwalladerphotography
Snapchat: katie5601
A Year in Recap: KCP 2017!
2017 was... well, in a word, CRAZY! Crazy fun, crazy hectic, and crazy busy!!! Every year I set a goal for myself and my business, and 2017 was about photographing as many people as possible. So, my goal was to get 100 Seniors in front of my camera and.... I DID IT! Knowing me, I always had it in the back of my head but never ACTUALLY kept track until the beginning of 2018, when I decided to check and see how close I had gotten. I didn't expect to have made 100, but as I began counting I kept creeping closer and closer to that magic number. Until, I got down to the last few Seniors, and I did it! I photographed exactly 100 Seniors in 2017!! On top of that I also did stylized shoots, family portraits, and even out of state pictures!! I'm looking forward to 2018 being maybe not quite as crazy, but as rewarding and photo filled!! Enjoy the gallery below of my 100 Seniors of 2017!
-Katie :)
Know the Writer: Tatianna Apodaca is a Freshman at Grand Canyon University and is studying Digital Film with an Emphasis in Screenwriting. She has a passion for traveling, performing, and writing. Her hobbies are watching an embarrassing amount of Netflix, listening to podcasts, and acting! At home she has a pup that is smothered with love and kisses, as well as a wonderful family. She loves working with Katie, who is always a blast, and enjoys interviewing and styling all the KCP Seniors!
Follow Tatianna!
Tatianna's Instagram: @tatiannaapodaca
Tatianna's Twitter: @tatiannaapodaca
Make sure to check out Katie on Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat for updates!
Twitter: @cadwalladerpics
Instagram: @cadwalladerphotography
Snapchat: katie5601
Senior Spotlight: Maya Gabay
As we welcome in 2018, and leave behind 2017 I love looking back on all the beautiful senior models. This year is going to be full of fresh looks and what better way to start off our first blog post this year with our gorgeous senior model Maya!
Okay, can we just take a second to admire Maya? A must-have for senior pictures is confidence to be yourself and to not try to mask your flaws and Maya captures this incredibly.
Q: How would you describe your personal style?
A: "My personal style is a skater and bohemian style, each day I wear one of the two types of outfits."
Maya has her own sense of style and ways to express herself. With one of her favorite style being bohemian, she captures this look perfectly in this photo with the floral mustard dress/shorts from Macy's.
"I love the bohemian style so much and wearing clothes that most people won't wear so I chose it!"
The color combination of Maya's off the shoulder pink dress and brown boots is stunning and flatters her very well.
Q: Who is your style icon?
A: "I'd have to say my style icon is Vanessa Hudgens because her style is just honestly beautiful and she isn't afraid to wear what she likes, she goes out and looks amazing without caring of what other people think of her!"
Shoot Locations: Nichols Park and Reparian Preserve
Know the Writer: Milan Andrade is a Senior at Perry High School and hopes to study Journalism after she graduates high school. Milan finds excitement for trying new things, meeting new people, and writing. On her free time she loves to hangout with friends and family, staying active, and enjoying life to the fullest. Milan also has a wicked case of Bieber Fever!
Follow Milan!
Milan's Instagram: @milanandrade
Milan's Twitter: @milankandrade
Make sure to check out Katie on Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat for updates!
Twitter: @cadwalladerpics
Instagram: @cadwalladerphotography
Snapchat: katie5601
KCP One Word Resolutions & NYE Lookbook
2018 is here and that means new and exciting things for KCP! We are welcoming a new blogger to the KCP family (don't worry though, I'll still be posting all about my efforts, and subsequent failures, to be as perfect as the Kardashians) and will be posting more than ever! Coming later this week we will be introducing our new blogger, Milan, to all y'all with a super fun photo shoot! Until then, enjoy this New Year's Resolution post, we are all so stoked to begin this new year and hope you'll all be along for the ride ;)
But before we get into the blog post, here are a few of our favorite NYE looks from a few members of the KCP Senior Squad
Now! Down to business!! NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS!..... yuck, I know.... BUT Katie, being the genius she is, has put a totally unique and awesome twist on the New Years Resolutions that you usually ditch by February (or if you're like me, you procrastinate a resolution until February 1st and give up by the 2nd). Her twist was inspired by a friend of hers on Facebook who is uber motivational and manages to do more in a week with her resolution than most do in a year. So here it is: each year she picks one word that she wants to model the upcoming year after and apply to as many aspects to her life as possible! And this is exactly what the KCP family has decided to do this year! Here are our One Word Resolutions!
KATIE -- BETTER
2018 for Katie is all about doing, being, and feeling BETTER! Upon hearing her word I was immediately jealous I hadn't picked it myself, but also so inspired by how honest she was! It can be hard to change and grow, but ultimately, you'll always come out the other side a BETTER person (see what I did there???). So follow Katie's lead and be honest with yourself when picking your word, 2018 is your year!
GOALS:
- Better business owner
- Better at separating business from family and being more present for each
- Better eating, skincare, and self-care habits
- Be in a Better financial position
"Basically, in 2018, I want to make choices that will help Better my life in all aspects." -Katie Welter
MILAN -- POWER
Milan's word for 2018 is more than just having Power, but having the Power to do things for others and herself. Often times we give other people so much power over our lives and allow our power to be chipped away until we feel drained for seemingly no reason. So think hard about how your word could affect all aspects of your life and remember that it's YOUR life, YOUR progress, YOUR word.
GOALS:
- Power to remain confident
- Power to stay healthy
- Power to remain myself
- Power to unapologetically follow my dreams and move towards my goals
TATIANNA -- MORE
Sometimes we get so caught up in the monotony of our daily life that we can forget what we really want. And for me this year is all about working harder, striving towards my goals, and doing MORE! It's ok to ask MORE of yourself and others, have the confidence to be relentless to reach what you want and need.
GOALS:
- Learn More
- Connect with the people I love More
- Work toward my career More
- ....workout, eat well, and all that "your body is a temple" stuff More :/
"I want to do More this year so that I can grow as a person, a friend, a sibling, a daughter, an actress, and a writer. Whenever I feel like slacking off, I can motivate myself with just one word. More." -me
I hope you found some motivation and inspiration from our One Word Resolutions and make sure to let us know your word either down in the comments below, on either of our Instagram's, or on Katie's Twitter! Now go off into the world, show your power, be better, and do more!
Know the Writer: Tatianna Apodaca is a Freshman at Grand Canyon University and is studying Digital Film with an Emphasis in Screenwriting. She has a passion for traveling, performing, and writing. Her hobbies are watching an embarrassing amount of Netflix, listening to podcasts, and acting! At home she has a pup that is smothered with love and kisses, as well as a wonderful family. She loves working with Katie, who is always a blast, and enjoys interviewing and styling all the KCP Seniors!
Follow Tatianna!
Tatianna's Instagram: @tatiannaapodaca
Tatianna's Twitter: @tatiannaapodaca
Make sure to check out Katie on Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat for updates!
Twitter: @cadwalladerpics
Instagram: @cadwalladerphotography
Snapchat: katie5601
Our Family 2017
The rumors are true! I survived Family Pictures this year (even though it was touch and go for a few minutes there). For those of you who know me well, you know I am a total "throw it together last minute and pray" kind of person. I spend hours helping clients and friends get ready for their photoshoots and then end up completely forgetting about my own. Well not this year!! I spent WEEKS getting ready, all because one night laying in bed I was shopping on my phone and I saw this completely adorable vest on Vici Collection's website and immediately said to Kyle, "Babe, wouldn't this be so cute for family pictures?!" I showed Kyle and his response was, "I'm not wearing plaid." Pondering his thought and weighing it carefully with mine I *politely* responded, "WE ARE DEFINITELY WEARING PLAID FOR FAMILY PICTURES!" And my husband, being the smart man he is, grudgingly agreed. Then I added that shit to my cart and bought it! Thank you once again online shopping. I said "Kyle, this is going to be so easy and it will be so cute!" Well, as you can see below, it is definitely cute, but easy.... NOT EVEN FREAKING CLOSE!! But lucky for me and the family, through the help of these companies we made it work: Vici Collection, American Eagle, Old Navy, Children's Place, Gymboree, Target, Charolette Russe, and Charming Charlie and of course, my favorite, Starbucks!! I won't even mention the 10 other stores that 1) didn't have a blue and red plaid or that 2) I had to return because it wasn't the exact right color tone!!! But eventually I got it put together, the last piece (which is Kooper's shirt) was found the afternoon before we left, without it I would have been screwed!! And of course, we had to drive 2.5 hours to do them, because you can't wear plaid and then stand in front of a cactus without looking ridiculous!
The slight hiccup with the experience was with the *mild* panic attack I had when we were all dressed and ready and one rogue thought popped into my head, "What if my kids turn into jerks and I look like crap?" Lucky for us Karter had only one little melt down in the middle, when it was Kooper's turn for pictures and not hers, but she recovered with only a hint of "melt down face" in her pictures with me.
In the end the pictures turned out better than I ever dreamed and there were so many incredible shots to pick from! Now for those of you wondering who did my pictures........ ME! I have my trusty remote in my hand in all of them. As you can see my kids must be used to what they are supposed to do when my camera comes out, because it is sitting on a tripod!! Thank goodness they are my little professional picture babies!
Now the only problem.... HOW AM I GOING TO TOP THIS NEXT YEAR!?!!??!!