Isa and Nick looking sweetly into each others eyes.
Isa in a beautiful velvet dress with a floral background.
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Come On,Perk UP!High Key image of flowers in a vase on a white paper background. This image was scored a Merit Image and placed in the General Collection at the International Photographic Competition held recently.
First BlushThis image was photographed and then painted in photoshop using various brushes and techniques to achieve the look and quality of a beautiful oil painting. This image was scored a Merit Image and placed in the Image Excellence Loan Collection at the International Photographic Competition held recently.
Peonies and a VaseLow Key image of flowers in a vase on a dark colorful background. This image was scored a Merit Image and placed in the Imaging Excellence Loan Collection at the International Photographic Competition held recently.
Tea timeMid Key image of flowers in a vase on a pink and peach toned colorful background. This image was scored a Merit Image and placed in the Imaging Excellence Loan Collection at the International Photographic Competition held recently.
Press Release: IPC Platinum Medalist
Victoria Kemp of Crossroads Photography is honored by peers and jurors for high-quality photography
Granbury, TX – Victoria Kemp, M.Photog, CPP of Crossroads Photography in Granbury, TX was named a Platinum Medalist
during Professional Photographers of America's 2021 International Photographic Competition.
Kemp's work will be on display at the upcoming Imaging USA, held January 16-18, 2022 in National Harbor, Maryland.
Imaging USA is one of the largest annual conventions and expos for professional photographers.
A panel of 36 eminent jurors from across the United States selected the top photographs from over 5,000
total submitted entries at PPA headquarters in Atlanta. Judged against a standard of excellence, 1,926 images
were selected for the Merit Collection and 1,225 (roughly 24 percent) were selected for the esteemed
Imaging Excellence Collection—the best of the best. The Imaging Excellence Collection images will all be
published in the much-anticipated " Excellence Collection" book by Marathon Press.The level of the award is
determined by how many of those four images receive the highest possible honor—acceptance into the PPA Loan Collection,
which is displayed at photographic exhibitions, conventions, and other photography events.
Kemp was named a Platinum Medalist, meaning that three of their merited images entered the PPA Loan Collection.
In 2021, she was one of only 79 Platinum photographers of the Year.
About PPA:
Founded in 1868, Professional Photographers of America (PPA) is the largest and longest-standing nonprofit
photography trade association. It currently helps 30,000 professionals elevate their craft and grow their
business with resources, protection, and education, all under PPA’s core guiding principle of
bridging the gap between photographers and consumers.
Contact:
Victoria Kemp, M.Photog. CPP
817-736-5182
[email protected]
Avery Jo
This beautiful girl came to the studio when she was 3 weeks old. Her mom and dad brought things from their home that reflect their love of the outdoors, of hunting and fishing and nature. We used their items and mine to create these images. Sweet AJ apparently loved being swaddled, since she slept all the way through. She slept until it was time to eat and go home.
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This gorgeous boy was very curious about what was going on in the studio. We'd get him asleep and his eyes would pop back open. He was a darling and did let me rock and pat him, he liked that. With my youngest grandchild being 2 soon, it always feels nice to hold a new baby.
He came just 6 days after we went to his families' Weatherford farm to photograph his mom, dad and big brother.
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Nina Jade could not be more beautiful. The third of Angela's 3 daughters, she is a perfect little rosebud of a baby.
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Happy Birthday Tyler!!!
Two pink balloons for a darling 2 year oldThe little couch was perfect for Tyler to relax on.
Two pink balloons for a darling 2 year oldThe little couch was perfect for Tyler to relax on.
Two pink balloons for a darling 2 year oldThe little couch was perfect for Tyler to relax on.
Two pink balloons for a darling 2 year oldThe little couch was perfect for Tyler to relax on.
Two pink balloons for a darling 2 year oldThe little couch was perfect for Tyler to relax on.
Two pink balloons for a darling 2 year oldThe little couch was perfect for Tyler to relax on.
Such a surprise when she put this hat on.
Two pink balloons for a darling 2 year oldThe little couch was perfect for Tyler to relax on.
Two pink balloons for a darling 2 year oldThe little couch was perfect for Tyler to relax on.
Once Tyler got used to us, she took over and had a lot of fun.
Hawthorne Gardens in Marshall Michigan
I recently had the honor of going to my home state of Michigan and photographing my niece Heather and her Fiance Eric for their wedding and preparations and reception. It was like a family reunion. I drafted my brother-in-law Terry to help and 2nd shoot for me and it was just a blast to see all of my husband's family again. They were always like my own family from the first time we met. Eric's parents are sweet and fun and it was a great day.
Heather made a beautiful bride. Her sister Jamie was her matron of Honor. Her nephew's (Jamie's sons) were ring bearers and her niece Emma (Jamie's daughter) was the flower girl. Emma was the most beautiful flower girl ever.
Heather's parents walked her down the aisle to her awaiting groom. The reception was also held at Hawthorne Gardens in their reception tent. We took a break between the ceremony and the reception to go to the Brooks Memorial Fountain, a gorgeous Greek Revival fountain that is in a small park in a round-about. We crossed the street "Beatles Style" to get to the fountain to a chorus of car honks and whoops and one "don't do it, man!" to which we replied "It's too late!" http://www.marshallmich.com/history/fountain.shtml
This was just a great day and I wish Heather and Eric all the best in the world.
Love, Aunt Vicky
The Flower Girl
Emma, Flower GirlHeather's beautiful niece Emma was the flower girl.
The Ring Bearers
Here comes our bride:
Escorted by her parents Mike and Pam, Heather is a gorgeous bride.Mike and Pam escorted their 2nd child Heather to her fiance the 30th of July. Pam's dress and bolero jacket matched the Bride's bouquet. Her daddy Mike helped her over the uneven stone path.
Portraits after the wedding
At the Brook's Memorial Fountain in Marshall MichiganBetween the wedding and reception, we went to the local landmark "the Brooks Memorial Fountain". We did lots of portraits there and then headed back to the reception,
This little guy did so great, He slept like a champ and just woke once to eat.
I got some really great images of him and now that his parents have seen them,
I can share them with everyone.
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Local Photographer's Work Goes to International Exhibition
Victoria Kemp of Crossroads Photography, Cresson Texas is honored by peers and jurors for high-quality photography.
Cresson, Texas August 9, 2016—
4 PHOTOGRAPHS created by Victoria Kemp of Crossroads Photography in Cresson have recently been accepted into the General Collection of Professional Photographers of America's 2016 International Photographic Competition. Kemp's work will be on display at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX, Jan. 8-10, 2017. This International Photographic Exhibition is held in conjunction with Imaging USA, an annual convention and expo for professional photographers.
A panel of 46 eminent jurors from across the United States selected the top photographs from nearly 5,700 total submitted entries at Gwinnett Technical College in Georgia. Judged against a standard of excellence, just over 2,428 images were selected for the General Collection and 1,007 were selected for the esteemed Loan Collection—the best of the best. The Loan Collection images will all be published in the much-anticipated "Loan Collection" book and over 200 selected General Collection images will be published in the "Showcase" book by Marathon Press.
Titled "Been A Long Road", "Age of Grace", "Maggie", and "Love's Compass" Kemp's photograph will be in the International Photographic Exhibition alongside other top photographic works from the competition and traveling and special invitational displays. These images constitute one of the world's largest annual exhibits of professional photography gathered simultaneously under one roof.
About PPA:
Professional Photographers of America (PPA) is the largest international non-profit association created by professional photographers, for professional photographers. Almost as long-lived as photography itself, PPA has roots that date back to 1869. It assists nearly 30,000 members through protection, education and resources for their continued success. See how PPA helps photographers be more at ppa.com.
Contact: Victoria Kemp
817-455-0315
[email protected]
Quinn came to the studio for his newborn pictures with his mommy and daddy. I had photographed his beautiful momma Tiffany when she was pregnant with little Quinn. She and husband Darrell are so sweet and it was nice to see them all again today when they came to see this video.
Tiffany wanted to recreate this image holding Quinn:
This handsome boy came to the studio with his equally handsome big brother. He was a good sleeper who liked to keep and arm or a leg out of the wraps. Without fail, he'd stretch one out. I was able to try out some new backgrounds and cocoons with Brooks and his big brother Grant. I am in love with the green bicycle background. Grant is such a sweet big brother and gave his brother kisses and posed with him so well.
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Greg and Tracy engagement at Motorsport Ranch, in Cresson Texas
If you are into driving any kind of fast cars on a road track, you have heard of Motorsport Ranch in Cresson Texas, a one-stoplight town that has all of 1043 residents spread over 3 counties. Which is to say, there's not much else here other than Motorsport Ranch and Wakesport Ranch, a wake board lake they installed a couple years ago.
So late last year I was contacted by a Military Man who lived in Arkansas who wanted to bring his girlfriend to Motorsport Ranch, drive exotic cars with Drivexotic and propose to Tracy in a Lamborghini. Yes, I'll do it!
So it happened yesterday and it was a surprise and great fun for everyone who made this day special, from Terry the contact person at Motorsport Ranch, to Josh and Ryan the Drivexotic instructors, and of course, I loved it. Tracy had wanted to come and drive for a long time and Greg was so stealthy with his questions over the months, it didn't occur to her that the questions about what her fantasy car would be were actually questions to find out which cars to reserve for her.
The weather even relented for them. They had storms when they were supposed to drive at 10 am, so the track moved the time back and they were able to drive in what ended up being a gorgeous afternoon.
Image above-Josh with Drivexotic and Tracy
Tyler Paige
Tyler came to the studio in February. We did several outfit changes and set changes and she played along so sweetly with everything. She was such a delight. Her momma brought the bedding set that was made by a friend and I thought it went perfectly with my little 4 poster bed. She LOVED laying on her back and grabbing her toes. Photographing babies is such fun and such a joy. I truly love photographing babies. She thought she was a really big girl sitting in the red rocking chair. She did so great and I love all her pictures.
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On March 2nd and 3rd, I photographed the Texas heroes Foundation "March 2 Texas", Texas Independence Day Celebration. There were contests for children in essay writing, art displays, crafts and musicianship. This group encourages knowledge and history of Texas and Texas founders. There were many colorful characters on display, including a chuck wagon, Texas Cowboys, Sam Houston, A country Preacher, Ladies in Mourning, A Confederate Soldier. There was a celebration of Elizabeth Crockett, Davy Crockett's widow at Acton Cemetery. There were several direct descendants of David and Elizabeth Crockett in attendance.
Groups of children form Acton middle School came on a field trip to see the reenactments and watch the ceremony at Elizabeth Crockett's grave, which featured "Sam Houston" laying 13 yellow roses on her headstone.
#ams #actonmiddleschool #March2Texas #texashistory #ActonCemetery #reenactment #GlenWard #countrypreacher #awards #honorees #yellowroses #ActonBaptistChurch #nativeamericans #chuckwagon #cowboysinger #buckhelton
A video I made from past sessions and from family portrait sessions highlighting beauty. There's so many places to find beauty, where will it take you? Will you go for a walk, or sit quietly in nature, will you throw a ball to your best friend? Or hold a grandbaby? We are surrounded by it. There's beauty in love, life, strength and joy. There's beauty in the first steps of a grandchild or the wrinkles and creases of a great grandparent.
Beauty is fleeting, images are forever...document it.
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]]>Victoria Kemp of Victoria Kemp Photography is honored by peers and jurors for high-quality photography
Cresson, TX – Victoria Kemp of Victoria Kemp Photography in Cresson, Texas was named a Silver Medalist during Professional Photographers of America's 2015 International Photographic Competition. Kemp's work will be on display at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, Jan. 10-12, 2016. This International Photographic Exhibit is held in conjunction with Imaging USA, an annual convention and expo for professional photographers and several photographic associations
A panel of 43 eminent jurors from across the United States selected the top photographs from nearly 5,200 total submitted entries at Gwinnett Technical College in Georgia. Judged against a standard of excellence, just over 2,100 images were selected for the General Collection and 1,085 (roughly 21 percent) were selected for the esteemed Loan Collection—the best of the best. The Loan Collection images will all be published in the much-anticipated "Loan Collection" book and over 200 selected General Collection images will be published in the "Showcase" book by Marathon Press.
The level of the award is determined by how many of those four images receive the highest possible honor: acceptance into the PPA Loan Collection, which is displayed at photographic exhibitions, conventions and other photography events. Kemp was named a Silver Medalist, meaning that one of her four merited images entered the PPA Loan Collection. In 2015, she was one of only 115 Silver Medalists.
About PPA:
Professional Photographers of America (PPA) is the largest international nonprofit association created by professional photographers, for professional photographers. Almost as long-lived as photography itself, PPA's roots date back to 1869. It assists more than 28,000 members through protection, education and resources for their continued success. See how PPA helps photographers Be More at PPA.com.
Contact: Victoria kemp
817-455-0318
[email protected]
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Sophisticated Country Wedding
at Classic Oaks Ranch,
Mansfield Texas
The October 3, 2014 Wedding of Lauren Boutwell and Terry Blair was so beautiful and fun. A perfect blend of sophistication and country. Both the ceremony and reception were held at Classic Oaks Ranch in Mansfield Texas. The owners have created what I think is the perfect wedding venue.
The GuysThe guys, big and small wore jeans and boots.
This wedding was a wonderful mix of sophistication and country. I think Lauren and Terry Blair created their own category! Sophisticated Country!
Ten Tiny Toes
Daddy's Girl, already rocking the camo!
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