Ko Two Photography |

A Little Bit About Me |

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Welcome to my Website! My name is Kendel and Photography is definitely my passion before my business.

Some of the things that I like to doing:

Spending time with my husband and family, singing, bloging, craft-ing, reading, designing, directing, cooking, finding new places, home renos... and of course taking photos while doing ALL of these things :D

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I bring my love for the artform to my work and I approach photography keeping its main purpose in mind:

To create and capture memories that last long beyond the moment that hold within them the love that they capture today!

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My work is all about preserving memories whether they are the are of someone's wedding day, or maybe of their family, children or baby; I believe that all of life's milestones are precious and what better way to honour them than by capturing the memories of them for a lifetime and beyond through photography!

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I approach each session making sure that my eyes see first what my camera then captures forever. As a photographer my goal is to remember the importance of the individual subject, not forgetting what makes them special and unique; to take the time to make each photograph meaningful, timeless and unforgettable.

* To me photographs not only preserve memories, but they hold within them the meaning of relationships, and they project to the future the love and warmth that they capture today.

Thanks for checking out my portfolios and packages!

I hope you find what you are looking for!

Check out my Etsy Shop here: KO TWO Designs

Check out my personal blog here: The Browy Blog

Check out my Wedding Design Blog Here: The First Day Of My Life With You

- Kendel

Smash The Cake |

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Image Portfolio |

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Engagement Photography |

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Wee Ones |

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Family Photography |

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coming soon

Rave Reviews |

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The Buzz about KO TWO Photography...

Lyndsay Says:

"Kendel did a great job photographing my 6 month old son, my husband and me. We were very pleased with the location she picked and how thought out each pose was. Kendel is very personable and clearly enjoys what she does. We'll definitely ask her to take more photos for us!"

Elizabeth Says:

"Kendel has now done three photo shoots for us and continues to blow us away. Each shot is candid and comfortable, as well as unique. I feel like Kendel's style is perfect for our baby. Well done KoTwo!"

Lindsay Says:

"My daughter was turning three, instead of the usual Wal-Mart-sitting-duck photo, we decided to go for something unique and playful to match my daugher's personality. Along with the toddler photos (P.S. Kendel is fabulous with children), she snapped a few family shots since it's something we've never done before.Kendel gave great direction and had fun, fabulous ideas of her own. It was fast, painless, professional, and the pictures were sensational! She promised to have a CD to us in a couple weeks, and came back with edited photos (which were a surprise bonus and not even part of the contract we agreed on) within a few days! I wish I could go back in time and have Kendel do my wedding photos too!"

Sheena Says:

"Kendel is amazing! We just watched the sneak peak and love it! Kendel gave great direction and made us feel really comfortable; you can see her passion for photography through her work. Kendel your a doll! Thanks for everything."

Sarah Says:

"Our wedding photos were waiting for us when we arrived home from our honeymoon. We have had a chance to look at them and they are so beautiful! Thank you so much for all of the wonderful memories you have provided us with Kendel! We are very impressed with everything you have done for us and will highly recommend you to anyone seeking photography services!"

Carly Says:

"We had our engagement pictures done at the end of the fall and couldn't be happier with the results. Kendel was super accomodating in scheduling a 'photo-shoot' time and created a

blog so that we could preview our pictures. We are 100% satisfied with Kendel's work thus far and trust her 100% in capturing the memories from our upcoming wedding."

Kara Says:

"My husband and I had our Maternity photos done with Kendel. She communicated with us well in advance about what to bring and what to wear. She was open to our ideas of poses and suggested several of her own. We were very impressed with her professionalism, creativity and positivity! As a very pregnant mom, Kendel helped to make me feel comfortable and beautiful. Kendel was able to get some of the proofs back to us very quickly and had our web blog set up for us to share our favourite photos. We are looking forward to our Newborn Photo shoot this weekend!"

Jessica Says:

"Well, we couldn't have asked for a better photographer. Mark and I just got married about 3 weeks ago and we had the honor of having Kendel do our photos again for our wedding. Kendel was phenomenal! She arrived at the venue early to scope out those "just right" spots for us. She also took time to check her photos during the session, to make sure that she was getting the most perfect shots for us. Kendel even asked if we were ok with doing certain poses or shooting at different locations and she even asked us if there were any shots we wanted to do. She knew just how to communicate with people in a relaxed, yet professional manner. We got so many comments from our family members and guests about how great our photographer was and the feeling is of course mutual. Already we have a slideshow of photos that captures our day and we are eagerly awaiting our photos to arrive as we speak. Kendel is great at what she does and she puts so much dedication into her work for EVERY client she has. Kendel takes her profession very seriously and I would highly recommend her as a photographer to anyone! Thank-you so much for everything Kendel and for capturing the most precious moments of our lives."

Jenna Says:

"Wish I could give 10 stars!! We absolutely love how our engagement pictures look. Kendel was more than willing to try any of my ideas and the pictures definitely reflect our style as a result. She literally had the "sneak preview" to us in less than 24 hours, with her own wedding only weeks away. I am so impressed with Kendel and can't wait to see the rest of the pictures, and even more so the wedding!! Thanks Kendel--we appreciate it!" :)

Daienne Says:

"Kendel takes great pictures! She is friendly, and can interact nicely with all of your family members to make each of them feel special. I highly recommend her services! Thanks Kendel!"

Britton Says:

"We LOVED our photo shoot with Kendel. She was so sweet! The pictures turned out beautifully, we are thrilled with them! Thanks Kendel!"

Meghan Says:

"My husband and I had Kendel do Maternity photos for us outdoors in the park! She noticed all of the little things like my hair standing up or my necklace flipped over. She is very observant and does a wonderful job at coaching you along and helping you pose. At the end Kendel

made sure that we were satisfied and if there were any other idea's that we had. We are so excited to share these photos with our friends and family and one day with our little one! We can't wait to have our photo shoot with our little one when he/she is born! Thanks Kendel for your amazing ideas and talent!"

Steph Says:

"Kendel recently did a photo shoot for my fellow band members and me, and her imagination and creative eye, along with her positive attitude and hard work, provided us with a series of great shots that we will be able to use to promote our work! Thank you, Kendel!!"

Paz-Tita Says:

"Wow-I just reviewed the photographs Kendel recently took of our baby, Lucas. They are spectacular! Kendel was able to capture much more than just an image...a picture is truely worth a thousand words. Words can't express how happy we are with the pictures-thanks a million!"

Alison Says:

"My fiance and I had been looking around for a photographer and when he came across Kendel's website and we saw her amazing work and incredible prices we knew we had to work with her! We recently had our engagement shoot with Kendel and were so impressed with her professionalism, friendliness, and creativity. We were also impressed that we didn't have to wait long to see the photos and we absolutely love them. Kendel offers great products that have really helped us out as well. We're really looking forward to working with her again on our wedding day!"

Rachael Says:

"Kendel was recently our photographer for my husband and I's wedding! She did a fantastic job and was always coming up with new ideas for a photo. She can take even the most simple pose or object and make it beautiful. I look forward to seeing her work in the future and booking her again for my photography needs! :)"

Tracy Says:

"Hi Kendel!! We loved the pictures that you took for us!!!! We also enjoyed the time we got to spend with you while you were doing your business. Thanks for making the experience so easy and accommodating for us. I can't wait to show everyone your work of art!"

Alana Says:

"It was truly a great experience working with you. You are affordable and impeccably talented. Good luck with everything you do :) and I hope to see you again soon. Thanks!"

Jennifer Says:

"Kendel is amazing. She was so creative when she did our wedding photos and she saw amazing shots in places that I would never have noticed! She was SO creative and she listened to all of my requests and got so many amazing shots! She seriously is the best photographer I've ever known. For real. I would recommend her to anyone."

Rochelle Says:

"Kendel has an amazing incredible natural gift in photography. She can take any ordinary normal thing and make into a beautiful photograph. Also her portraits and family shots are so ama

zing and something to be cherished!"

April Says:

"Kendel did an amazing job of our engagement photos. She is so easy to work with and she definitely knows what looks great. She was very efficient and professional but also friendly and fun. We love the photos and we're so excited to show them to our family and friends. We really look forward to having Kendel do our wedding photos next month. I feel really confident knowing that she will do a great job. Thanks Kendel!!!"

Jenn Says:

"Kendel took photos of my husband and I this past weekend - we are coming up on three years of marriage and decided it would be neat to take some pics in the wedding dress again! I am also a professional photographer and I was amazed by Kendel's endless stream of ideas and loved how clearly she was able to communicate those ideas with us. She made us really comfortable and she was so easy to work with. She had the finished product to us fast and the quality of her work was amazing with such a variety of shots and I especially loved the 'candid' ones she caught of us while we weren't even looking! She has a great natural eye and I know that she will be very successful in her photography career!"

Elizabeth Says:

"Isn't it a shame that I'm not allowed to give ten stars! My daughter has special needs and the first few months of her life we spent in intensive care and running to and from appointments. Finally life slowed down for us a little, and when Daphne was 5 months old we were able to think of getting her first photos done.

I came across Kendel's Facebook page by accident and I saw her photos and immediately thought that photography of this calibre was out of our price range. Then I visited her website and realized that her prices were extremely reasonable, and we booked a date.

My daughter was cranky, teething, and tired the day of the photo shoot, and yet...the pictures take my breath away. They capture my daughter like I've never seen her before. I've taken literally hundreds of pictures of her with my digital camera and nothing begins to compare with the magic that Kendel created. Kendel also created a gorgeous web page within days, complete with an incredible slide show of breathtaking images that the grandmas who live over 8 hours drive away are just giddy over.

Kendel indulged our every little request. She was professional, kind, incredibly talented, punctual, and exceeded our wildest expectations. I've never had pictures taken like this. We just received the slideshow this morning, have shown the pictures to our friends, two of which demanded that we hand over her number right away so they can get maternity/baby shots done!

I will never set foot in a Sears or Wal-Mart studio ever again. I'm too spoiled. Ko-Two is handling ALL of our photography needs from now on. It was worth the five month wait for these photos that will be treasured for my lifetime and my daughter's."

Sarah Says:

"We had such an amazing time with Kendel! She was very professional and easy-going which made our time with her that much more fun. We absolutely love each and every engagement photo that she took and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer for any occasion. Thank you so much Kendel! We can't wait for you to capture our special moments on our wedding day!"

Nicole Says:

"Kendel has done both my engagement and wedding photos and she is absolutely amazing. Coming from someone who hates having her picture taken, she makes you feel so comfortable and gives great direction. All of the photos turned out fantastic, especially my wedding photos. I am very critical of myself in pictures and usually do not like pictures of myself but I loved every single picture! She created a website/blog for us so we could show all of our family and friends and had some of our wedding pictures up for us to look at within a couple of days. My husband and I are currently trying to decide which picture we want to frame as our main wedding picture for our living room and it is very hard to decide because there are so many to choose from! I advise everyone to choose Kendel for whatever photography needs you have! You won't be disappointed!"

A Note From Me:

Thank you so much for all the kind words!! It's because of people like you that I love this business so much!! I trust that you are all continuing to enjoy the photographs from our sessions together!

THANKS SO MUCH!

- Kendel

Upcoming Fundraiser Event |

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I wanted to take a minuet and put in a plug for an upcoming fundraiser event that I will be a part of that is in support of two great ministries: Helping Hands, a ministry based our of City View church in London ON, as well as missionaries Chad and Ashely McCarthy (and adorable family) to support their upcoming move to Cambodia.

It is a garage sale event and there will also be several vendor booths set up featuring various products and handmade wares from the creative and crafty small business owners in our city.

Come check out my table for a great deal on your spring/summer family photography package and get coupons for bonus photo products too!

I will also be selling my custom family silhouettes as well as my custom party designs as well!

This event is taking place on Saturday, March 24th at Royal View Church in London, 8am to 1pm. For more specific details about the event click HERE.

Come on out and support these great causes while also getting some amazing deals, handmade goods and second hand treasures!

Here is a sneak peek of the slide show of my family portfolio that I made to show at the event:

A Wedding I Photographed Featured On Emmaline Bride |

2011-08-17T11:26:00.000-07:00

Jenna and Aaron's beautiful orchard theme wedding that I took photos of this past spring was featured on Emmaline Bride.

Check out the post HERE

Newest Etsy Item | Custom Escort Cards

2011-06-24T09:06:00.000-07:00

An old friend from high school asked me if I made Escort Cards. At the time I wasn't offering any, but after I mocked up a couple of options for her I thought, "Why not offer these to more brides in my Etsy shop?"

So here is the link to my listing for Custom Escort Cards

Brides work hard to ensure that every little detail of their day matches their theme & colour scheme so I wanted to offer escort cards that are fully customizable!

Brides choose their own colour and font and their initials are placed in the background of the escort card!

Here are a few samples of the place cards:

Want me to create custom escort cards for your big day? Click HERE to view them in my Shop.

A Day at the Park | The Lee Family

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Weddings 2011 |

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Jenna & Aaron's Orchard Themed Wedding |

Josh and Charlene's Fun and Fresh Spring Wedding|

Danielle & Daryl's Intimate Spring Wedding |

Nicole & Bill's Winter Wonderland Wedding |

Unique Wedding Programs | Mini Newspaper Style

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If you are looking for a unique wedding program that fits your personality as well as the theme & style of your big day, look no further.

These Mini Newspaper's made by KO TWO Designs allow you to have a program that is not only informative for your guests but also entertains them at the same time.

WHAT IS IN THE PAPER?

The programs include a 'Top Story' all about you as a couple including several photos of you throughout the paper, along with your ceremony's order of events, a list of the bridal party members, and lots of free space for you to come up with fun ads and sections that show off your personality and the theme of your day.

HOW CAN I PERSONALIZE IT?

Choose to do a fun crossword puzzle to test your guest's knowledge of you as a couple or choose to theme the puzzle to enhance the theme of your wedding.

Or create funny ads that are personal to you as a couple - or have an "Ask the Experts Advice Column" featuring advice from the parent's of the bride and groom and bridal party.

Include a special "Thank You" section to thank those who helped make your day happen - Or even come up with a cute section to feature your pet(s).

There is no limit to the creativity you can add to your paper to make it personal and meaningful for your day!

HOW DO I ORDER MY VERY OWN?

Watch this clip below to see some examples of KO TWO's Mini Newspaper Designs
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Click HERE to view more details about the program in KO TWO's ETSY Shop and/or to purchase you very own!

My Latest Wedding Creation | Mini Newspaper Style Program

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I recently designed this '1950s' inspired Mini Newspaper Program for a bride from Louisville KY!

Their wedding day is this coming May and it looks like it is going to be a really fun and intimate vintage inspired event!

Great working with Abigail, hope your guests are wowed & entertained by your custom wedding program and that they will keep it as a memento of your Big Day!

Back of Newspaper ---- Front of Newspaper
Inside left (program) ---- Inside Right article cont.

(click on images to view larger scale)

** Interested in having a wedding program like this for your big day? **

Click HERE to view the listing for this Item in my Etsy shop!

Questions? contact me at ko2_photography@hotmail.com

New Product | Custom Photo Guest Book

2011-04-04T12:39:00.000-07:00

Looking for a unique guest book for your wedding?

Well these custom photo guest books are sure to be a crowd pleaser at your wedding.

Instead of a guest book with boring white pages & black lines for guests to sign on, they can now flip through your very own story book that will feature your beautiful engagement photos. Guests can sign their names, best wishes and advice around the photos in your book.

It will be a lovely and cherished item for years to come, you and your new Mr. or Mrs. can flip through your guest book and not only read your guest's best wishes but also look at your engagement photos at the same time!

Here are a few examples of couples who purchased their very own copy of the book for their big days!

Ask about adding a 'Custom Photo Guest Book' you your wedding or engagement package at time of booking.

Each book is 7x7 inches in size with an Image Wrap cover and Premium Paper.
You can choose a Softcover for $65.00
or a
Hardcover for $85.00

A Pretty Pink Photo Session |

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Sweet little Daphne turned TWO years OLD!! Check out her sweet pink style!

Winter E-sessions |

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Jessica & Chad

Pam & Jeff

Valerie & Kevin

Some Sweet Wee One's Sessions |

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KO Two's New Look |

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Here is a photo of the new KO TWO Proof book album covers and the new DVD tin magnets, both featuring KO Two's new logo!

New Logo On Client Albums |

2011-02-10T11:05:00.000-08:00

Here is the new client album cover featuring the new logo and text drawn by Jill Mitchell!

Thanks Jill it looks great and I am sure my clients will love having it on their proof book covers!

The New KO TWO Logo |

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The New KO Two Logo is complete!!

Stay tuned for the new Proof Book album covers featuring the new logo!

The Lady's In Love With You |

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KO Two's MiniFolio

New KO TWO Logo |

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A New KO Two Logo is in the works!

Jill Mitchell is currently working on a new logo for KO TWO!

Below is a sneak peek of an early rough sketch of the logo!

Keep posted to see the final version of the new logo along with two new proof book covers that will be designed custom for KO Two Clients!

A Fabulous Florist | Naturally Beautiful Floral Designs

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Looking for an awesome florist in the Niagara Region? Look No Further.
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If you want a florist that will work with you to create beautiful and unique floral designs that fit your personality and style then Naturally Beautiful Floral Designs in the florist for you!
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Naturally Beautiful Floral Designs is an event florist company with a modern and upscale appeal. Whether you require fresh or silk flowers, they will take care of all your floral needs for functions such as weddings, showers, corporate parties, or even just a simple party in your home!
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Let Karen and her assistants at Naturally Beautiful use their design experience and talents to create an impressive and elegant feel for your floral arrangements.
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Visit Naturally Beautiful's website by clicking HERE

Click on the slide show below to view a sample Naturally Beautiful's Floral Design:

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Story Book Album | Family Style

2011-01-17T12:17:00.000-08:00

These Story book are a great way to share your photos with friends and family and to display the story of what makes your family unique!

This 7x7 book would look great displayed on your coffee table or on a shelf in your family room making it easy to share your sweet photos with friends and family.

-This Story Book Album is 20-30 pages in length, 7"x7"inches in size, It will feature an Image Wraped Hardcover and it will use Premium Paper inside for great quality photos

And the price? Only $175.00

AND
* For ordering one photo book you receive each additional book ordered at half price!!
Making these books a great gift for grandparents, aunts and uncles, friends and more!

Family Story Book Sample:

Our Family 2011 | Make Your Own Book

New Wee One's Portfolio |

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For all Wee One's Package information click HERE

My Latest Wedding Creation | The Mini Newspaper Program

2011-01-07T13:30:00.000-08:00

I just finished designing a custom Mini Newspaper Program for a great bride from Philadelphia PA!

She had great ideas for her mini newspaper that made it truly unique! Her guests are going to love reading through the newspaper finding out information about the couple, how they got engaged, why they chose their wedding location, where they are going on their honeymoon and much more!

The newspaper will be a great compliment to the vintage 'Old Hollywood' theme of their wedding which will be hosted in "Old City" Philadelphia! The couple got engaged on Market St. in the "Old City" and therefore their wedding will be held at 'TRUST' an old bank building located in the heart of the 'old city' district which has now be converted into an art gallery.

It was great working with this bride to create a feature for her wedding that is truly custom and unique. Now she not only has an out-of-the-ordinary wedding program, but her guests will be entertained while reading the paper and they will also be able to take it home as a memento of the couple's big day!

Newspaper Back and Front:

Newspaper Inside program and article:

Like what you see? Want me to get started on creating a Mini Newspaper for your wedding? Click HERE

Get Vintage with KO Two |

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New "Wee Ones" 8x8 Story Book Album |

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Click here to view this photo book larger

Newest Etsy Item |

2010-11-10T08:44:00.000-08:00

My newest Etsy shop offering if a newspaper style save the date.

These save the dates are not only adorable and vintage looking but are also great save the dates because your guests will get more information than just the typical 'date' and "formal invitation to follow" message.

With these save the dates your guests get a story outlining the places and locations of your wedding day, how you got engaged, some information about the style and theme of your wedding and even a quote from your as a couple describing what you are most looking forward to about your big day.

Make your save the dates more fun, exciting and personal!

I recently had a request to include the new york sky line on a couple's save the date as well as a map of the park where they will be getting married!

Contact me with your unique ideas for your save the date by visitng my Etsy Shop.

Simply Click HERE to vist the Save the Date Newspaper listing to get started.

Fall Family Photos |

2010-11-10T08:12:00.000-08:00

Fall is such a great time of year for photos, especially family photos!

Children can play in the leaves, pose near pumkins and wear cute warm sweaters.

Here are a few slide shows from this fall's family photo sessions!

KO Two Christmas Cards |

2010-10-27T16:10:00.000-07:00

Custom 5x7 Photo Christmas Cards. Click on the image to see the details full size at kotwophotography.com

Save The Dates - Newspaper Style

2010-10-25T15:25:00.001-07:00

A New KO Two Etsy Item! Save the Dates Newspaper Style!

Click HERE to check out the listing or to order your customized Newspaper style Wedding Save The Dates! OR ask about turning them into your wedding invitations!!

New Etsy Item |

2010-10-21T11:07:00.001-07:00

Check out my new Etsy Item HERE - Personalized Wedding Logos using the Bride and Grooms Silhouettes!

New Wedding Photo Product |

2010-10-20T13:22:00.000-07:00

Looking for a favour for your wedding? Why not add these Wedding Favour Photo Note Pads to your photography package?

Your favourite engagement photos will be featured on the note pad. You can also customize the message and colours to suit the theme of your big day!

Click HERE to view the details of this item, simply scroll down to the 'Additional Products' section.

Photo Management Services |

2010-10-13T15:57:00.001-07:00

Do you have hundreds if not thousands of photos stored on your computer from over the years and NO TIME to do anything with them?

Not to fear for photo management services are here!

You simply burn a disc, or two or three (whatever it takes) to fit all of the photos that you wish me to work on, and then you deliver or mail the disc(s) to me.

Then you choose one of the following package options:

Option # 1: The Story of your Child - $275

This Package Includes:

- A 30-40 page hard cover 8x10 story book displaying photos of your child in chronological order

(You can choose the age range and/or certain events you would like the book to include)

- Editing Services - All photos included in the book will be edited to ensure that they are at their best levels of clarity, colour and lighting.

- A DVD slide show (3-5mins) of some of the best photos of your child that you can watch on your computer or TV.

- Choose to add on an additional story book to give as a gift for only $130

- Choose to add on an additional DVD to give as a gift for $45

Have more than one child? If So enjoy a price reduction for every additional book / slide show you order.

For every additional child this package only costs $195.

Option # 2: The Story of Your Family - $275

This Package Includes:

- A 30-40 page hard cover 8x10 story book displaying photos of your family

(You choose the certain events / vacations / time period(s) that you wish the book to feature)

- Editing Services - All photos included in the book will be edited to ensure that they are at their best levels of clarity, colour and lighting.

- A DVD slide show (3-5mins) of some of the best photos of your family to watch on your computer of DVD.

- Choose to add on an additional story book to give as a gift for only $130
- Choose to add on an additional DVD to give as a gift for $45

Option # 3: Traditional Style Album - $200

This package includes:

- A 4x6 traditional style album filled with 200 photos from your disc(s). (You specify the particular events / child / time range you wish me to make prints of).

- All photos printed in this album will be retouched for clarity, colour and lighting.

These packages also make great Christmas gifts!

You can now give the gift of PEACE OF MIND by ordering a package and having your special moments printed and produced in a lovely way for that special someone on your Christmas list!

The books and products will arrive in time to give as a Christmas gift to your loved ones!

Email me at ko2_photography@hotmail.com with any inquires about the packages or to place your order today!

Retro Camera |

2010-10-13T10:36:00.000-07:00

Found this neat camera on You Tube!

I wish I could get one for that price now!!

New Baby Props |

2010-10-07T09:52:00.000-07:00

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I just ordered some new cute and snugly baby props!

Book your session today so that your Wee One can models these adorable new props!

Monkey Hat (6-12 months):

Diaper Cover to Go with the Monkey Hat:
Teddy Bear Hat, Mitts and Booties (Newborn)!

Diaper Cover to go with Teddy Bear Hat:
Baby Cocoon and Hat (Newborn):

I'm on Etsy|

2010-09-14T09:28:00.001-07:00

Check out my Etsy Store to view my custom wedding product creations!
A great addition to your photography package with KO Two!

When you Choose KO TWO....

2010-06-07T15:00:00.001-07:00

Watch this...

Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.

Spring Is In The Air...

2010-06-01T16:53:00.000-07:00

Some fun photos from a few weddings this spring...

The Lucky Man - The Groom

2010-06-01T16:39:00.000-07:00

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One of my favourite parts of any wedding day is the morning of. This is partially becase I feel like I have the special opportunity to see both the bride and the groom before the formalities of the day begin. I get to witness the many emotions that each of them go through the morning of their big day.

I LOVE it when the groom asks me how the Bride is doing!

I get the special priviledge of reassuring him that the Bride is doing well and looking fabulous!

I just recently started doing this photo / pose with Grooms and so far they have all thought it was a really cool idea!!

That's Retro

2010-05-18T10:32:00.000-07:00

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Here are some of the photos that Jenn of Stark Photography took of me! To see more click on the image to visit her website!

She did a fabulous job!

Here are a couple of photos that I took of her! We both decided to do a vintage style of editing and I think it came out really nice!

I am going to begin offering 'editing packages' for weddings and engagement sessions so that couples who really love a certain style of editing can purchase an editing package in order to get the customized look they love for their wedding or engagement photos!!

Email me to ask about adding a vintage style editing package to your photo shoot!

Photos of You taking Photos of Me...

2010-05-12T14:37:00.000-07:00

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Yesterday I took photos of a photographer friend of mine, Jenn Stark of Stark Photography. In turn she took photos of me. It was a lot of fun, but it definitely made for a difficult choice of what to wear that morning. Typically, when taking photos, my hair is tied back, I am in FLAT shoes, and I wear pants and a high collared top which are usually black or some other neutral tone. But for this shoot I wore almost the complete opposite: A floral skirt, a Kelly green silk top, a pearl bracelet and earings and green HIGH HEEL shoes. Lets just say that getting the 'right angle' wasn't the same in this outfit.

The photo shoot was not only a lot of fun but a great time of learning as well!

It is great to be on the other side of the camera for a change as it serves as a reminder of what my clients feel like when I am taking photos of them.

It also great working with another photographer and being able to compare photos and ideas. It got me out of my little box that I had begun working in and thinking about things in new ways.

Thanks for the great photo shoot Jenn and ALL your ideas both for photos and on the business side of things!

Here are some photos from the shoot... more to come of both Jenn and me! :D

Wee Ones Promo Clip

2010-04-28T17:51:00.002-07:00

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KO Two Weddings...

2010-03-30T13:28:00.001-07:00

Some faves from the 2009 wedding season!

(Be sure to turn off the music at the bottom of the page before viewing)

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A Beautiful Belly Belle Session

2010-03-12T14:41:00.001-08:00

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A beautiful couple overjoyed as they wait for the arrival of their son!

Can't wait to meet him and to take his new born photos! :D

KO TWO WEDDING PACKAGES...

2010-02-11T09:38:00.000-08:00

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What Sets KO Two's Wedding Packages Apart From The Rest?

Here are FIVE things that make KO Two the right choice for your wedding day...

1. KO Two makes it easy for you by offering two packages to choose from below that will fit all your wedding day needs no matter what the size or details of your day!

2. Ko Two gives you peace of mind with packages that are not limited by the hour, but that go by ...'event' so you can rest assured that each photo component of your day will be covered!

3. Ko Two gives you what you deserve as each package comes with a FULL resolution, non-marked, DVD of ALL your retouched photos (600+)!

4. KO Two believes that the photos are your property so there is no limit to the amount of photos, or the quality of the photos and there is no extra charge for your DVD of digital proofs!

5. KO Two gives you options! KO Two offers many customizable products and 'extra' features so you can make your wedding photography package as unique as your wedding day!

Click HERE to view KO Two's Wedding Pakages :D

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First Studio Engagement Session

2010-02-02T08:52:00.001-08:00

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I had the pleasure of working with a great couple recently and they were kind enough to put up with me getting used to my new studio lighting!

This was my first 'Studio Photo shoot' with my new lights, and my first 'Indoor' engagement session!

The photos turned out great and will look really nice at the couple's June wedding (as apposed to having winter/gloomy engagement photos at a summer wedding).

Because the background is plain and neutral, it puts all of the focus on the couple, and it makes it so that these photos will not only look better at a summer wedding, but they are also now very usable for many things: News paper announcement, engagement announcement, stag and doe invitations, engagement shower invitations, wedding invitations, the slide show at the wedding, the guest signing frame at the wedding etc.

Thanks for being patient while I figured out the new lighting - I think it was a big success! :D

The Beautiful Bride!

2010-01-23T11:49:00.000-08:00

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Capturing the bride's beauty and joy is one of
my favourite parts of being a wedding photographer!

From getting ready until the tossing of the bouquet and
dancing the night away I love to capture
the bride's many reactions from
her laughter to her tears:

The bride's ambience says it all!

Click 'Bride' for more details about my wedding packages and products!

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An Artistic You:

2010-01-22T16:23:00.000-08:00

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Are you an emerging artist? Whether you're in a band, or a solo artist, a singer, musician, fine artist, actor, dancer, author, or model KO Two's 'Artistic You' package covers it all!

This package is great for photos to use for promotional products, for your portfolio, for websites and more!

Feature your artistic talents through a 1 hour on location photoshoot in a place that reflects who you are as an artist!

Included in this package is a full resolution DVD of all retouched proofs as well as a 'Proof book' of 25 of the best shots in 4x6 format, put together in a black hard cover album. These proofs will help you to chose what photos to use, as you will be able to view them in print in advance! This book can also be great for an actor, model, dancer etc. to use as a 'mini portfolio' to bring along to auditions etc.

Ask about custom design of collages, posters, postcards, business cards, logo / tagging of the photos etc. I'm happy to give you a free quote and I am up for any type of promotional product creation and will work with you to get the results you are looking for!

The basic package price that includes 1 DVD, 1 proof book and 1 hour of coverage is:
$120.00 --> & simply add $25.00 for every extra person that will be included in the shoot!

Feel free to email me with any questions, to book your Artistic package, or to inquire about any custom design work!

To view more information and product details click here

Portfolio:

"Wee Ones" Baby - Children - Maternity

2010-01-13T14:10:00.000-08:00

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Have you ever heard a parent say
"I wish we didn't have so many pictures of our children!" ...
Well neither have I!

Children change right before your eyes and that's why portraits taken now will become more precious as the years go by.

So make a small investment now, capturing your Wee One's priceless and expressive personality, and reap the reward of memories for years to come!

Click here to visit the 'Wee Ones'
section of my website to view my portfolio and package details!

Some Adorable "Wee Ones":

To view a still gallery of these images click on the slide show and open the 'gallery view' option and click 'full screen'.

Photo+s Of The Day: "Dance Like A Child"

2010-01-12T17:07:00.000-08:00

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Monkey'in Around! & Smash The Cake!

2010-01-12T14:53:00.000-08:00

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Recently I did a fun photo shoot with two adorable children who wore their monkey suits to the session :D! The outfits were their costumes to wear to a jungled themed 1st Birthday party for the little guy! These photos along with the 'Smash The Cake' photos that were taken as well were displayed at his birthday party!

Birthday photo shoots are great not only because the memory of your child is preserved at that age, but also because the photos can double up in use being used for invitations, thank you cards, guest books, or you could have a slide show / album / display of the photos at the birthday itself for friends and family to see!

Click the link to see the package details for the smash the cake session

Some Super Sweet Smash the Cake Photos:

KO Two Packages:

2010-01-08T14:17:00.000-08:00

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Want to know if KO Two offers what you are looking for?

Below are my packages! Simply visit my website to view all of the details about each!

Hope you find one that suits your needs! Feel free to contact me with any suggestions or inquires about any of the packages!
(contact info at bottom of page)

Wedding * "Relationships" - Family Portraits

"The Big Day" * Engagement *

"Wee Ones" - Baby, Children, Maternity! * "An Artist You" *

Head shots, Bands, Groups & Editorial *

"Graduate Studies" - Graduation and 'Senior' Portraits *

Photo Restoration * "A Commitment Made" *

"An Intimate Affair" *

"Love Your Dress Sessions" *

"SMASH THE CAKE" ! *

Photo Of The Day: "Stillness"

2010-01-08T11:29:00.000-08:00

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On this quite Friday afternoon, with the snow falling lightly in my backyard I felt a sense of stillness and I remember back to this photo that I had taken several years ago.

It is of a sweet little sparrow puffed up & keeping warm in the snow.

Little birds such as this remind me of the verse in Matthew 10:29-31 commonly reffered to in this way: "His eye is on the sparrow"...

"What is the price of two sparrows—only one copper coin? But not a single sparrow can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it. And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows." NLT

This winter in the stillness of the season take time to remember that you are ever so VALUED by God!

A "Keep It Real" Photo Shoot

2010-01-07T10:10:00.001-08:00

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On New Years I did a photo shoot with 'Keep It Real' a youth ministry group from Southern Ontario that travels doing a skate show, rapping, grafitti and who sell their own 'Keep It Real' clothing line!

I really enjoying shooting things like skate boarding as it is a challenge for me to catch the skater at just the right moment!

They were such a fun group to work with and being that they are all siblings they were very natural and the photos turned out great depicting (I hope) how they really are as a group!

Here are some photos from the shoot! Fell free to take time to check out their site in the future too to see some more of the photos being used there and to see what they are all about!

Engagement Session - Great Location: Wedding Venue!

2010-01-06T14:50:00.000-08:00

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I LOVE when couples get their engagement photos taken at their wedding location! It adds such an element of excitement to the photo shoot! It is also helpful for me as a photographer to get a good feel for the location and for the spots at the location that the couple would like to take photos in on the day of the wedding as well getting an idea of what poses/style of photography they would like on wedding day. An engagement session is a nice casual setting to talk about all these things with the couple and what better place to talk to them about the photo options/locations than at the venue itself!

In the case of this photo shoot below I was quite familiar with the location already as it's going to be my wedding site, Ball Falls Conservation Area! It is such a great spot and I recommend it as a photo location to any one looking for engagement or even family photos!

This couple was so fun to work with and they were really interest in a more photojournalist style of photography so I focused on trying to catch them when they were emoting their true personalities. I love catching laughs, impromptu hugs or kisses and all round a couple that is not afraid to show their true personality!

Here's What they had to say:

"We had our engagement pictures done at the end of the fall and couldn't be happier with the results. Kendel was super accomodating in scheduling a 'photo-shoot' time and created a blog so that we could preview our pictures. We are 100% satisfied with Kendel's work thus far and trust her 100% in capturing the memories from our upcoming wedding."

A Year at a Glance - Rave Reviews of 2009!

2010-01-03T14:59:00.000-08:00

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A BIG THANK YOU to all of my 2009 clients! The Reviews you have written about my services are so appreciated and valuable! Your comments have really helped in growing my business reputation and client base! And thanks to those who continue to recommend my photography services to their friends and family!

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I Couldn't do it without you!

Some Reviews From 2009:

Alison Said:

Nicole Said:
"Kendel has done both my engagement and wedding photos and she is absolutely amazing. Coming from someone who hates having her picture taken, she makes you feel so comfortable and gives great direction. All of the photos turned out fantastic, especially my wedding photos. I am very critical of myself in pictures and usually do not like pictures of myself but I loved every single picture! She created a website/blog for us so we could show all of our family and friends and had some of our wedding pictures up for us to look at within a couple of days. My husband and I are currently trying to decide which picture we want to frame as our main wedding picture for our living room and it is very hard to decide because there are so many to choose from! I advise everyone to choose Kendel for whatever photography needs you have! You won't be disappointed!"

Daienne Said:
"Kendel takes great pictures! She is friendly, and can interact nicely with all of your family members to make each of them feel special.
I highly recommend her services!
Thanks Kendel!"

Anna Said:
"Kendel was a great choice for our engagement and wedding photos. She is patient, has a great eye, and was quick at getting our pictures back to us. She was a perfect choice! Thanks a million!"

Lindsay Said:
"My daughter was turning 3, and instead of the usual Wal-Mart-sitting-duck photo, we decided to go for something unique and playful to match my daugher's personality. Along with the toddler photos (P.S. Kendel is fabulous with children), she snapped a few family shots since it's something we've never done before.Kendel gave great direction and had fun, fabulous ideas of her own. It was fast, painless, professional, and the pictures were sensational! She promised to have a CD to us in a couple weeks, and came back with edited photos (which were a surprise bonus and not even part of the contract we agreed on) within a few days! I wish I could go back in time and have Kendel do my wedding photos too!"

Jenn Said:

To read more client comments click the link to visit the 'Rave Reviews' section of the KO Two website!

A Featured Relationships Package:

2009-12-30T08:12:00.000-08:00

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Capturing your family at all its many stages is so important!

The memories, love and happiness you capture today lasts long

into the future with beautiful photographs that you

can look at and reflect upon as a family!

Click here to visit the 'Relationships' section of my website to view my family photo

packages, products and portfolio!

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'Love Your Dress' Sessions!

2009-12-28T15:31:00.000-08:00

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You have probably heard of 'Trash the Dress' photo sessions, but this is something much more special!

'Love Your Dress' sessions are a beautiful way to fall in love with your dress all over again and get some beautiful photographs of you and your husband at the same time! I talk to a lot of brides who were unable to get the type of photos they wanted on their wedding day due to time constraits or because they were worried about getting your dress a little dirty! So I created the 'Love Your Dress' sessions to get these unique and more candid style photos, and lets be honest, these sessions also act as a good excuss for a bride to wear her beautiful dress again and as a bonus they get couples reconnecting in a different and whimsical way!

These sessions are great to do right after your honeymoon or as a treat to yourself or maybe for your one year wedding anniversary! Reconnect with the love and passion of your wedding day all over again!!

This Spring would be a great time to 'Spring About' in your beautiful Wedding dress!

These one hour sessions in a location of your choice are only $120

--> Click here to view a featured 'Love Your Dress' Session

Contact me ko2_photography@hotmail.com to Book Today!

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About Me:

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Hello, Welcome to the KO Two Photography Blog!

My name is Kendel O'Hara and for me photography is definitely my passion before my business.

I bring my love for the art form to my work and I approach photography keeping its main purpose in mind: To create and capture memories that last long beyond the moment and that hold within them the love that they capture today! My work is all about preserving memories whether they are the memories of some one's wedding day, or maybe of their family, children or baby; I believe that all of life's milestones are precious and what better way to honour them than by capturing the memories of them for a lifetime and beyond through photography!

I approach each session in them same way, I make sure that my eyes see first what my camera then captures forever. As a photographer my goal is to remember the importance of the individual subject, not forgetting what makes them special and unique; to take the time to make each photograph meaningful, timeless and unforgettable.

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To me photographs not only preserve memories, but they hold within them the meaning of relationships, and they project to the future the love and warmth that they capture today.

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Click here to view my website for all of my package details.

Ask anyone & they will tell you that I'm A:

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