Photographer Spotlight: Kimmy Howard Photography

Business Name: Kimmy Howard PhotographyName: Kimmy Howard
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Style of Photography/Specialty:Newborns (child/family very limited June-October)

  



 Tell us a little about yourself:

I'm the mom to 3 little ones Selah-5, Keenan-3, and Amara-1.  My husband and I met at  Taylor University because we played soccer on the men's/women's teams and instantly became "friends."  We dated for 4 years and have been married for 8.  We've moved around the midwest (IA, IL, OH) and recently made a moved to Indianapolis (hopefully for good!).  I grew up in MN and NEVER thought I'd end up living in IN after going to college here, but I guess I'm a country girl at heart:)  I live in the outskirts of town surrounded by corn and horses, but only 25 minutes from downtown Indy.  I love being a stay at home mom.  I wouldn't trade it for the world!  For me, photography is an unexpected blessing.  I majored in early childhood education and christian education ministries & never in a million years would I have thought I'd have my own  photography business.  It has been such an adventure and I love being able to meet so many amazing families and having a little "creative outlet" from my daily mommy duties ;)

Pure Blanket in Petal Pink (used as wrap)

 What type of camera do you use?   

Canon 5D Mark ii 

-50mm 1.2L (favorite lens!!)
-24-70 2.8L
-70-200 2.8L
-100 2.8L (macro)


How did you get started?
I stayed at home after our 1st child was born in 2008.  I reconnected with a friend from college who was a custom photographer (something I had never heard of at the time) & I knew it was exactly what I wanted to do.  I needed a "nap time project" and photography sounded perfect.  This was even before owning a camera.  After getting a camera (started with the 50D) and taught myself my reading my manual (NOT my learning style at all, but I was determined to learn & didn’t have any around to teach me). Once I learned how to use my camera, I asked some friends if I could practice on them for free.  Since I’m a young mom, most of my friends have little kids, and they were gracious enough to let me try it out.  After I began to feel confident in my session flow and posing, I put together my website and started charging.  Word of mouth kicked in and the rest is history:)  I gradually raised my prices as my work improved and as the demand became too much for me.  It's so crazy what this little thing has become.  What a blessing it has been.
 

Little Loopy Blanket/Dainty Bonnet


 
What inspires you?
I guess I have a love for earthy/organic/pure things.  I gravitate towards a modern farmhouse style & that style not only fills my home, but also inspires me as an artist.  I love neutrals.  Pinks, creams, greys, and browns are the colors that fill my photos.  I used to think I just couldn't commit to colors, but now I know that I just LOVE earthy pure and sweet colors:)  I think who I am comes out in my images & I love that everything I photograph is something that I would do for my OWN baby.  I didn't used to think like this when I started, but I have learned my style through this process and who I am and what I am inspired by is most definitely evident in my final product. 

What is your most favorite photo you’ve taken?
Oh wow, just one!  It's so hard to pick, but I guess it is the photo of the sweet little girl all in pink with the Devoted Knits Pure Blanket.(see first featured photo) It has been a favorite for a couple months.  I love it because of how soft and pure it is.

What are your other talents/hobbies/interests?
I love creating...it's why photography suits me.  I love to sew, paint, draw, and love pottery.  I wish I had more time for it, but running after 3 kids & running a business leaves little "free" time:)  I was an athlete my whole life & love to run...but that's about the last thing on my list right now!!  So, I guess, my current interests are my husband, my kids, and my photography. ;)

SimplyWrap Smoke



Kimmy's favorite Devoted Knits item is the Twine Blanket. "It's amazing for layering and getting that organic look", Kimmy tells me. So enter here to win your own Twine Blanket.





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