Life Lately {New Mom edition} So here we are a handful of weeks since we welcomed our 2nd little lady. We keep trying to settle into a good routine and rhythm for our family. But the one thing I’ve learned is that newborns are unpredictable. We have been following her lead and trying to go with the flow. I am enjoying and cherishing the time we have home together during Read More
What’s in my Hospital Bag for Baby #2
As a new mom to be packing your bag for the hospital can be a bit overwhelming. What will you, baby and partner need for the next couple days while you all adjust to your new expanded family?!! Prepping your bag is one of the last things to check off before that sweet little babe arrives 🙂 With my first daughter I was terrify I would forget something major and Read More
Welcome to the world Julia!
Say Hello to Julia Marie We welcomed our 2nd daughter, Julia on April 12th. She came fast and furious and decided to come 2 weeks early in a very exciting entrance. I am so excited she is here and our family could not love her more! I’ve decided to share her birth story and how life has been the last six weeks since she was born. The day before she Read More
Claybo Family | Newborn Session | Charlotte, NC
Max | Newborn Session | Charlotte, NC Max recently had his in home newborn session and seriously was the sweetest little man during the whole thing! This one month old fellow didn’t make a peep the whole time I spent with him and his family. I can honestly say he was the chillest and most relaxed newborn I’ve worked with. It made my job a breeze and gave me Read More
Activity Bags for New Big Sisters and Brothers
Busy Bags for Big Sister and Brothers I am officially less than a month away from my due date with our 2nd little lady. I have been busy working on the new baby things as well as making sure our toddler handles the transition as smooth as possible. She has been super excited for her new baby sister and has been handling the adjustments we’ve made at home like a Read More
Easter Finds 2018
Happy Easter! Easter is officially one week away! This year I attempted to be proactive and order and buy all the goodies for my daughter’s Easter basket ahead of time (aka not like every other holiday and do it the week of). Amazon had some great finds and all of these were on Prime. I also love the store 5 Below. It’s seriously a whole story made up of items that Read More
One Room Makeover Challenge: Girls Bedroom
Toddler Girl Room Makeover The past 2 months we’ve been working on transforming a spare music room into a little girls room. With a new baby on the way we figured the easiest transition would be to move our 3 year old into a much larger room with a new full bed and then little sister will take over the nursery once she arrives. Avery loves anything PINK and girly Read More
Kantus Family | Mommy and Me | Charlotte, NC
Mother’s Day Mini Session, Phillips Place Charlotte NC There is something so special between a parent and child. You can’t fully explain the love and happiness in your heart and soul until the day you become a Mom or Dad. Capturing and preserving this love and special connections for families is why I love my job! As a Mom myself I would be thrilled to be gifted a Mommy and Read More
Spring Family Photo Style Guide
Spring Family Photography Style Guide 2018 Spring is quickly approaching and that means time for family photos! I couldn’t be more excited for the spring to come. It’s literally snowing here right now (just a few flurries but in NC that’s unheard of). Anyways I know we are all pumped to get out and enjoy the beautiful sunny days coming our way. I’ve pulled together some of favorite Spring looks Read More
Welcome to Kelly Bain Blog!
Hey Friends! There has been so many changes happening in our in our little family lately, why not throw one more into the mix! I’ve decided to merge my personal and business life into one brand. So say HELLO to Kelly Bain Photography & Blog ! I’ll still be working with families and new babies taking their portraits but will also be sharing more lifestyle content on the blog. I Read More