2024 Senior Myisa | Sacred Heart Morrilton, AR

The time has come to begin celebrating our seniors. First up is Myisa. She is a member of our senior sorority and will graduate from Sacred Heart Morrilton. I visited with Myisa about some topics I wanted to share. She told me “my fondest high school memory is spending many nights at the movie theaters with my friends.” She loves the movies which is why incorporating the theatre into her session was a must.

Myisa is an only child so you can imagine the emotions of her mom, Ashley, this year. She shared a memory with me. “My fondest memory of Myisa is her arrival; the day was full of excitement. So many people were waiting to see her and after a very long day and an emergency c-section, she made her debut. She was beautiful, healthy and perfect. This day is forever imprinted on me, and I remember the entire day she was born like it was yesterday. Other fond memories are watching her play basketball and all our trips.”

Ashley told me she’s most proud of Myisa’s hard work throughout school; her accomplishments reflect that. “Myisa is more beautiful on the inside than the outside; she genuinely cares about people and stands up for those who don’t have a voice,” Ashley.

Myisa has plans to go to UCA to study radiography. As senior year nears the end, Ashley is sad and nervous that she will be out on her own on a college campus. They hope she adjusts well to the change in lifestyle.

When asked what is your dream for Myisa Ashley stated, “that all her dreams come true! I hope she continues to be kind and caring and meets new people and friends. I hope she stands up for what is right and leaves the world knowing it was better just by her existence.”

I then asked Myisa if you had $100K and had to spend it now, what would you do, “I would spend 100k on a trip around the world.

Here is what Myisa said about our studio.

“KMP sorority is an amazing experience and good way to make friends from all over. I think sorority has really helped out of my shell and be more confident with myself. At my session I felt like I could freely communicate anything and I felt supported. I had an amazing time with my session. I also felt well prepared for the photoshoots because of the reference photos sent out.”

Thank you Myisa and Ashley for making me a part of your senior year, it was an honor.

Senior Sorority + Fraternity

Want to amplify your senior year experience to the next level? Listen to what our Senior Sorority + Fraternity has in store for you. This group is open to any KMP senior; which is a junior hiring KMP for his/her exclusive senior session.

There is zero cost to be a part of the group. As a member, you are invited to at least two styled shoots plus parties. Your session fee is waived for any boomerang session you want to add to your senior year. Another perk is the ability to earn cash from referrals and be the face of Kimberly McNabb Photography. The best part are the friendships you build along the way with seniors from various schools in Central Arkansas.

Here is what Addi from 2023 had to say about her expereince. “I am so thankful I was invited to be a part of the sorority. Not only was my senior session experience the most fun, but my images were gorgous and showed my personality. The sororirty parties were the most fun, we laughed and posed and laughed some more. Kimberly is very creative and puts so much into here seniors. Best choice I made!”

For 2024, we are adding guys to our party … + Fraternity. We know some amazing junior guys and couldn’t have a 2024 year without them. If they enjoy this, we will continue this in the years to come.

So come on, join us now, click here.

this crazy beautiful life

The holidays are here, and your already crazy life just got even more chaotic. We are told to stop and enjoy the moments, and that sounds wonderful, but then who will get the kid to soccer, the dishes washed, the laundry folded, the dinner cooked, the gifts bought, the house decorated, and on and on! Oh don’t forget us women are suppose to do 15 minutes skin care routines, shave or wax all the places, nails done, Botox, lips plump, eat healthy, and and …. Who can do all that!!!?

Embrace not having it all together, none of us do. This session was about as chaotic as my life but we had fun, we laughed, and look how amazing they turned out. This is real life and loving each other. These wild curls say it all don’t they?!

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Pandora, World of Avatar Birthday Party

Our baby turned 4 years old in September, and we celebrated with an Avatar inspired black light glow party. The cake was by Rebecca Beck. Avatar actor Ava Caudel. Decorations by Kimberly McNabb and Rhonda Beck. Slushys with boba pearls were served for children and margaritas for adults.

Santa Experience Photos 2023

November 4th and 11th, Santa Claus is visiting our studio in Central Arkansas to greet children at a vintage train depot. The 2023 set features a train depot, luggage, tickets, and laughs for your children. Our Santa is the only Conway Santa who makes kids laugh and talk and leaves talking all month about himself.

To join us and make this Santa Visit a part of your Christmas tradition, follow the link to book your spot. https://cloudforms.co/?scid=ND5SWXN&fid=82604&fbclid=IwAR2YM0vbPCBfiF-Ed19UTkDsy1dt9CoR-ApIcREMtEGtfXLSGL09scnuIaQ

Call or text for questions, 501 208 6185.

Edit Credits – Coming soon

Can you spot the change in the image above? We have a camera in our hand 80% of the day now with the modern cell phone. You take photo after photo quickly. “this is a great picture but…” you have a blemish, you look heavy, you have a stick coming out of your head, you need a headswap… No one takes the time to stop and find a service to fix that.

What if all you had to do was text the image to your photographer and get it back in a couple of days edited? Would that be amazing? Can you think of an image you have now that needs a little tweak?

A new service coming to our studio soon will allow just this. Pre-purchase edit credits and send images anytime for a quick fix. Images will require 1-5 credits depending on the number of fixes requested. Credit packages will be available for purchase.

Want to keep an eye out for this service? Comment and I’ll make sure you know when we launch.

Senior Sorority 2022

Each year 10 high school juniors are invited into our KMP Senior Sorority to earn incentives, bonuses and friendships during their senior year. These students have chosen KMP as their senior photographer and get a custom senior session experience plus styled shoots, parties, and cash along the way.

During this time I encourage them to build each other up, enjoy life and know their self-worth! They are the face of KMP and help share my studio by sharing their images on social media.

We host contests, and they get session fees waved for sessions like cap and gown, prom, family – plus really cool bonuses!

You can apply during your sophomore or junior year using the link below. 

http://www.kimberlymcnabbphotography.com/apply-senior-sorority

2021 team welcomes 2022 sorority

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2021 team

2020 team

Happy New Year

Is the virus gone yet; it’s 2021!

I began 2020 in a big scary yet exciting place. I had finally got brave enough to move my business out of the building we had built into a lovely studio and back into my original studio. I had no idea the wall that was about to hit all of us!

God’s guidance and timing is just so crazy to me. The studio was closed for 4 months due to Covid-19, and I was so thankful to be located in my overhead-free location.

But you know things came back alive, and all of my wonderful clients gladly drove those extra 10 miles to our country location. I actually fell in love with working next to my home. For now my search for a new city location is on hold. I love it here!

I hope you have a happy New Year, one filled with low stress and numerous laughs; few tears and much success. 😘

Santa Experience 2020

Book here https://bit.ly/kmpsanta

~ GINGERBREAD TOWN ~

This year we will meet Santa outside an adorable gingerbread shop in a quaint snowy town with red doors, antique brick, and red and white canopy. Colors include brown tones, dark gray building and reds.

What to wear – winter attire. dressy clothing, coats, boots, hats if you wish.

Booking is different – the form is new, invoice is sent separate.

What about Covid-19 – We will do all the things, clean, air out, limit 2 adults only. If we can’t touch Santa – we will have distance activities planned.

New Location – the session will be at my new studio in St. Vincent. This is only 10 miles out of the city and a beautiful drive.

Photo is a past session and does not reflect this year’s set.

10 Steps to a Stress-free Family Session | Central AR Photographer

Raise your hand if having family portraits done is the modern day form of torture for you. My hand is up! Yes, it is hard and stressful and over whelming. When clients show up, half the time they are angry with each other and need a nap. Next time will be better with the following steps.

1. BOOK EARLY Schedule your sessions months in advance so you get the best selection of dates for your family. You have plenty of time to take off work if necessary, and you will want to do some shopping. Booking early also allows you time to set a savings plan into place to be able to focus on what you want from the portraits and not only what you can afford.
2. PROFESSIONAL HAIR AND MAKEUP Mom you deserve this! Schedule yourself professional hair and makeup. Getting everyone ready means you get the time that’s left. You will love the way you look. Allow plenty time to get home and get your family ready.
3. OUTFITS Find one person, usually a daughter or mom, a “wild card” outfit that has multiple colors. You then match the rest of the family around that outfit. We have a complete guide on clothing to help with this step. When I say outfit, that is head to toe including bows, shoes, jewelry, everything. Many times most of this can be found at home, don’t feel as though you have to buy all new. And do not order clothing within a week of the session. Make sure it will be in days before for ironing.
4. REMIND DAD Not all dad’s are like this but many are. They need to be reminded weekly of this session, maybe daily the week of.
5. DISCIPLINE This varies greatly by child age. Babies and toddlers are just that. You can’t predict so you have to go with it. Make every effort to get good food and naps for them. For pre-school to school age, talk to your children about how important this is to you. Make plans for how to celebrate after the session whether you are a reward parent or just a family activity at home after. Something to look forward to if they do well for you.
6. PACK Two nights before, not one but two, pack. Every accessory, baby items, hair items, anything you might need. Pack it all. All clothing is laid out, ironed and ready. Don’t wait until the night before incase something pops up.
7. EARLY Everyone begins the getting ready process early. If you take 1 hour to get ready, then get ready 3 hours early. Everyone should be ready to walk out the door an hour early. Last minute rushing creates the most stress. Then plan to arrive 15 minutes early. This should accommodate any traffic issues.
8. ARIVAL Once here, take a few moments to think. Did you put on all accessories you planned, are the kids dressed correctly. Look everyone over and yourself.
9. BEHAVIOR Remember I work with children, I’ve seen it all so don’t worry too much about what the kids do or say, relax. Unless they are destroying my studio haha!
10. SMILE Now just follow direction, relax again and smile. I will talk to the children and get the emotion, you stay focused on the camera or whatever our focal point.

YOU DID IT! You will have accomplished something big and all thats left is to enjoy it for the rest of your life!