The Beam Family | Mooresville. NC

Anyone who knows the Beam family, loves the Beam family and I am starting to find out there are not many people around town that down know them! Ashley, Johnathan and Johnathan’s sister, Rebecca, came together and gave their parents the gift of a family photos session. What a great idea and special gift to give someone you love. We had such a fun time not only capturing the family photos but all the energy of the kids. There is nothing better than looking through my lens and seeing the amount of love shared between a family and the Beams are no exception to that!!!

Mooresville Family Photographer
Mooresville Family Photographer
Mooresville Family Photographer
Mooresville Family Photographer
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Mooresville Family Photographer
Mooresville Family Photographer
Mooresville Family Photographer
Mooresville Family Photographer
Mooresville Family Photographer
Mooresville Family Photographer
Mooresville Family Photographer
Mooresville Family Photographer

Katy Short is a family photographer but does any and all things from engagements, to weddings, to newborns and family portraits with young and grown kids. She loves God, her Mr. Fix-it husband, three daughters, anything with chocolate. She is grew up in southern Louisiana but loves that she gets to call Mooresville, NC home and she secretly hopes to be able to move back so her daughter’s can experience all the unique things that make southern Louisiana so special. Please email Katy at kshortphoto@gmail.com for your next photography needs.

The Beisenher Family | Cornelius NC

Two years ago I was blessed to be able to photograph this LSU loving family, and lets be honest, knowing they love purple and gold as much as I do, I was thrilled when Morgan called to book another session this year!!

Cornelius Family Photographer

Morgan and Mike wanted to do this session so they could have some updated family photos with their daughter but also wanted it in the comfort of their home. When I arrived I was welcomed to their beautiful home full of natural light and neutral colors and knew right away these were going to be great photos!! Once we started I couldn’t get enough of their son, as he was right on point and ready for each photo!!

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Cornelius Family Photographer

We ventured outside to their beautiful covered patio and were thankful there was finally a slight touch to fall weather that morning! We took some more family photos as well as some one on one photos that hopefully the kids will cherish even more than Morgan and Mike once they get older.

Cornelius Family Photographer
Cornelius Family Photographer
Cornelius Family Photographer
Cornelius Family Photographer

Lastly we left their home to go around the corner where the golf course and Lake Norman meet up for a gorgeous view. This was a request Mike had made and I was happy to accommodate and fit it into their session. The weather was a little overcast but it allowed us to pretty much use any spot we wanted because we didn’t have to worry about the harsh sun. A little know photography tip, shade and overcast should be your friend when taking photos yourself, it allows everyone to open their eyes and avoid over exposed skin!

Cornelius Family Photographer
Cornelius Family Photographer
Cornelius Family Photographer

The following week I was so excite to get into these photos and couldn’t help but smile as I went through each and every one of the photos we captured. My favorite always seem to be the “in-between” moments that you don’t always realize I am going to get while we are having the session.

Cornelius Family Photographer
Cornelius Family Photographer

Mike and Morgan, it is always an honor to take a family’s photos but when yall asked to come back and document your family again, it is one of the highest complements I could get as a photographer. I am still laughing at how Jack was ready to take a photo before anyone and knew exactly how to pose for every photo!! Your kiddos are so sweet and outgoing and that is a direct reflection of the people yall are and I hope you know what what a great job you are doing. Thank you again for inviting me into your home and I hope you cherish these photos for years to come

Katy Short is a family photographer but does any and all things from engagements, to weddings, to newborns and family portraits with young and grown kids. She loves God, her Mr. Fix-it husband, three daughters, anything with chocolate. She is grew up in southern Louisiana but loves that she gets to call Mooresville, NC home and she secretly hopes to be able to move back so her daughter’s can experience all the unique things that make southern Louisiana so special. Please email Katy at kshortphoto@gmail.com for your next photography needs. 

Kids Eat Free!!

Summer is almost over... Kids are starting to get back to school...... and schedules are getting crazy! 

When I was little my mom would always say how much she loved summer because it meant that we were home and she got to spend extra time with us. Now as a mom myself I have to say that I understand what she was saying and most days agree with her.... most!  Then there are other days where it has just flat out been a difficult day and you start to look forward to school starting again. This year is a big deal in our house because we finally have one in elementary school!! With the dual schedules with kids in preschool and kindergarten, I can already tell, dinner might be a struggle some nights!! Can I get an amen??  

Who wouldn't want to cook every night for these three?? lol

Who wouldn't want to cook every night for these three?? lol

So in an effort to give us mom's a break every now and then here is a list of local restaurants in the Mooresville, Davidson, Cornelius, and Huntersville, NC area that offer discount or free meals for kids thought the week!! Please feel free to comment below with any I may have missed!! 

Subject to change! Please call and check that all these specials are still offered. 

 

EVERYDAY

Altons Kitchen - Cornelius, 4:30-6:30 Kids eat free with adult meal

Cici's Pizza - one free buffet for kids under 3 with each paying adult. Drinks $.99

 

MONDAY

Galway Hooker - Huntersville, 1 free kids meal with the purchase of an adult meal

Firestorm Pizza - Mooresville, Kid pizza free with the purchase of a 12" pizza

Duckworth's Grill & Taphouse - Mooresville, 1 free kids meal per $12 in adult purchases. Dine-in only, Limit 1 child per adult

Midtown Sundries - Denver, Kids eat free 

Fusion Bowl - Mooresville, $.99 kids meal

Hickory Tavern - Mooresville, This is for the regular menu, not kids! BOGO Burgers, 4PM to 10PM, order one burger and get a second one of equal or lesser value for free. All you need to do is purchase two beverages!

 

TUESDAY

Salsarita - Mooresville, 5:00-8:00pm 1 free kids meal (12 and under) with purchase of adult entree purchase. Dine-in Only

Pomodoro's Italian American Cafe - Mooresville, kids eat free with purchase of adult entree

Bob Even's - Huntersville, Kids 12 and under eat free from 4:00-8:00, 1 per adult entree

Denny's - Mooresville, Kids 12 and under eat free Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 4-10pm, up to 2 kids meals per adult entree purchase

Harvery's Bar & Grill - Huntersville & Cornelius, one free kids meal per adult meal purchase from 4-8pm

McAlister's Deli - Cornelius & Mooresville, kids eat free (12 and under) from 5-9pm, up to 2 per adult entree, includes a drink

Moe's - Huntersville, kids 12 and under eat free all day, one per adult entree

Sports Page - Denver, kids eat free from 5:00-10:30pm

Hawthorne's - Huntersville, Kids eat free all day

El Cerro Reyes - Mooresville, kids eat for $2.99 off the kids meal

 

WEDNESDAY

Everest Grill Restaurant - Denver, kids eat free with purchase of an adult meal

Sports Page - Denver, kids eat free from 5:00-10:30pm

The Vinyl Pi - Huntersville, kids eat free pizza with the purchase of an adult entree

Zaxby's - Denver, $.99 kids meal for up to 2 kids meals, with purchase of adult meal

Firehouse Subs - Mooresville & Huntersville, kids eat free after 4:00pm, 2 free kids meals per adult combo

 

THURSDAY

Duckworth's Grill & Taphouse - Mooresville, 1 free kids meal per $12 in adult purchases. Dine-in only, Limit 1 child per adult

Earthfare - Huntersville, kids eat free with an adult meal worth $5 or more from 4-8pm

 

FRIDAY

 

SATURDAY

Denny's - Mooresville, Kids 12 and under eat free Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 4-10pm, up to 2 kids meals per adult entree purchase

Stake 'n Shake - Mooresville, get one free kids meal for every $8 spent, dine-in only, no drinks included with kids meal 

IHOP - Huntersville, Kids eat free, 4-10pm, 2 per adult entree, ages 12 and under

 

SUNDAY

Peninsula China Bistro and Sushi Bar - Cornelius, kids eat free with adult purchase of any Chinese dish or the couples dinner for $35.

Stake 'n Shake - Mooresville, get one free kids meal for every $8 spent, dine-in only, no drinks included with kids meal

IHOP - Huntersville, Kids eat free, 4-10pm, 2 per adult entree, ages 12 and under

Duckworth's Grill & Taphouse - Mooresville, 1 free kids meal per $12 in adult purchases. Dine-in only, Limit 1 child per adult

Zapata's - Cornelius, kids eat free all day until 4:00pm

 

Additional lists at: https://hulafrog.com/lake-norman-nc/31-places-kids-eat-free-around-lkn943811/

 

Katy Short is a family photographer but does any and all things from engagements, to weddings, to newborns and family portraits with young and grown kids. She loves God, her Mr. Fix-it husband, three daughters, anything with chocolate. She is grew up in southern Louisiana but loves that she gets to call Mooresville, NC home and she secretly hopes to be able to move back so her daughter’s can experience all the unique things that make southern Louisiana so special. Please email Katy at kshortphoto@gmail.com for your next photography needs. 

Little Boys Leave Smudges on Your Heart!

Luke Farmer

It is always a special experience when you get to see a friend from your past. Erin and I have known each other all the way back to the high school days! We laugh at the similarities of our life and how our paths continue to cross even if just for a brief time (we both swam together, both went to LSU, both were a part of the same sorority, and now we are both in the Charlotte area). I was honored that Erin asked me to photograph their first child, Maddie Grace, a little over two years ago and was so happy for them when I heard they were having a little boy!! 

Charlotte Lifestyle Photography

Lucky for Erin, Luke made his grand entrance a few days early!! Yall, he might be one of the prettiest baby boys ever! Which is not surprising, I mean look at his parent, these kids hit the jackpot with the good looking genes!!! 

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These types of sessions are pretty laid back and we just follow the baby's needs. So while Luke was getting his belly full, Maddie Grace, her dad, Thomas, and I, went outside to get a few photos of them as well as play a little soccer! It was so fun to see Maddie Grace outside just having a good time and bonding with her dad! We were able to get a few candid shots that I think really show her personality!  Once Erin and Luke were ready, we captured some moments in the living room as well as the presence of a tickle monster to bring out some genuine smiles. 

Charlotte Lifestyle Photography
Charlotte Lifestyle Photography

Erin had asked that we take a few photos outside, which of course I was excited about!! So once we were done inside we captured some of my favorite images of the entire session outside in their amazing backyard! 

Charlotte Lifestyle Photography
Charlotte Lifestyle Photography
Charlotte Lifestyle Photography
Charlotte Lifestyle Photography

Erin and Thomas, thank you again for letting me into your home to capture your sweet family and beautiful children! Yall are amazing parents and your home is full of some much love! I hope its not another two years before we see each other again! 

 

 

Katy Short is a family photographer but does any and all things from engagements, to weddings, to newborns and family portraits with young and grown kids. She loves God, her Mr. Fix-it husband, three daughters, anything with chocolate. She is grew up in southern Louisiana but loves that she gets to call Mooresville, NC home and she secretly hopes to be able to move back so her daughter's can experience all the unique things that make southern Louisiana so special. Please email Katy at kshortphoto@gmail.com for your next photography needs.