In 2017 I was once again honored to photograph nearly thirty weddings alongside several area photographers. I’m always so happy to be able to help capture these special days for the couples and their families. Click here to see some of the highlights from my wedding work the past couple …
Rupp, named after Adolph Rupp (Go UK!), is just a truly handsome boy. For his photo session, he came with his parents from the lake area of Western Kentucky. Wow! His mom and dad are huge UK fans, so that was an added bonus for me. We walked around the …
When I stepped into Annie’s home for her photo session, she was such a little ball of energy! She was on the go almost the entire time I was there and that made for some fun action photographs of her. We even got to go outside a bit to play …
I had a great time with Belle and her family during her lifestyle/in-home photography session. Belle is such a sweet pup and absolutely loved the camera. She has the sweetest smile and the best personality and it just shines in her photos. To see more from her session, please visit: …
It’s time to start scheduling fall portrait sessions. I have both weekday and weekend availability in September, then will have limited weekend availability in October. Schedule soon to ensure you get the date and time you prefer. Contact me via email: info@chereefederico.com to secure your session date. I look forward …
Kullen has to be one of my favorite pups to photograph recently. He was so much fun! His mom and I decided he was posing for his headshots during his session. He loved the water at Romanza Johnson Park. Once he found a stick to fetch, that’s all he wanted …
Isn’t Willow just beautiful?! She’s a gorgeous eight-month old Bernese Mountain Dog I had the pleasure of photographing a few weeks ago. To still be a puppy, Willow was so well-behaved for photos. There were lots of distractions at the creek when we were there, but she didn’t let them …
I recently got to hang out with my friend and fellow photographer, Lindsey, (with whom I regularly second shoot weddings) and her sweet boy, Cooper. I’d never really been around Goldendoodles and had no idea what their personalities were like. Well, let me tell you… sweet and mild-mannered is an …
The first pup I photographed for my latest campaign was Hoover. He’s such a sweet and gentle boy. I met him at his parents’ home and I must say the setting was just gorgeous. Here are a few of my faves from his session. To see more, please visit my …
If you’ve been thinking of having professional portraits taken of your furry friend, now is the time! I’m looking for a few pups for new marketing materials. Pups must be well-behaved and must understand basic commands. If you have a pup that fits this criteria and are interested, please email …
When we had a bit of free time Thanksgiving Day afternoon, Megan, Adam, and I decided to head to downtown Bowling Green for a fun photography session. The streets were quiet and there was still just enough color to really get some great photos of these two. We found a …
You met the entire family in the last post, but I wanted to write a separate one about this set of images. Benny and Amber recently got engaged and I was happy to take their engagement photos while I was at their home for the family session. Is that not …
I recently met the Flippin/Tichenor family when Amber called to set up a family photo session having won a complimentary session at a local fundraising event. She wanted to have photos taken at their home in Auburn. Little did I know how perfect that setting would be until I got …
I’ve known CJ and his family for ten or so years. I met them when we moved next door to them here in Bowling Green. The family moved to Frankfort a few years ago, so I was very honored that they made the trek back to BG so I could …
I’ve had the honor of helping photograph many weddings this year and wanted to take a moment to share some of my favorite images from each one with you all. Be sure to check back in to see more in a few weeks as wedding season is not finished for …
While home for the holidays, our son proposed to his girlfriend of seven years and our family couldn’t be more excited that she said yes! Dalton and Kelsey have been a couple since they were in middle school. Yes, they were thirteen and fourteen years old when they met and …
Sharing a few faves from a couple of weddings. To view more of my recent wedding work, please visit my gallery site at: Cheree Federico Photography/Pixieset
How cute is ABA? He’s a four-month old African Mastiff pup and he already weighs 52 pounds! I had so much fun hanging out with him one morning a few weeks ago. He’s quite the active pup, but when he’s tired, there’s no stopping nap time. Within two minutes of …
I’ve had the honor of photographing True for all of his birthdays and I have to say, he is my favorite child to photograph. He’s such a natural in front of the camera and I really don’t have to work much at all to get his personality to shine through. …
I’m a bit behind in posting a few images from this session, but I hope you still find these two brothers as handsome as I do. I had to wait until Christmas cards were sent out before I could share photos, then I just let it slip my mind. Anyway, …
When my husband, Ric, needed new head shots to use for different organizations he belongs to, it couldn’t have come at a more perfect time for him. His favorite season is fall and we happened to be out on a perfect morning for photos to be taken. If you’ve not …
Way back in September, a friend of mine from high school contacted me to schedule a photo session with her niece. Julia would be visiting her aunt for a long weekend and Tammy wanted to get some professional photos of her while she was here. Miss Julia was a very …
Our son, Cameron, is currently a guitarist for Lady Grace, an up and coming local band. While they’re working on recording their first album, they decided they needed to go ahead and get photos of the entire band for promotional use on social media. The guys picked out a venue …
If you remember True from his two-year-old session last year, you might recall that he looked a bit shy in the photographs. Cute, but shy. Well, this year he was a completely different boy! He was quite outgoing, very talkative, and walked around with me wherever I asked him to …
Last month, I had the pleasure of photographing Lorie Short for head shots and studio shots to use on her website. Being an animal lover, Lorie wanted her fur-babies to be in some of the photos. That was no problem at all! As soon as we went outside, all of …
Meet Abbey and Pepe! Aren’t they just gorgeous! This brother and sister duo were the most gentle and sweet pups I have seen in awhile. Abbey, the black Lab, had a blast just rolling around in the grass. Pepe, the German Shepherd, was happy to hang out and have his …
Our Josie B turns one today! It’s crazy to think she has been with us almost a year already. She’s our petite little girl who knows how to be in charge when it comes to her younger brother Maximus, but can instantly become a sweet puppy when we pick her …
I’ve been so busy lately that I haven’t had time to update everyone on Josie B. and Max, our double-trouble schnauzer siblings. Maximus had a checkup at the veterinarian’s this morning, so I thought it would be a good time to tell everyone the latest schnauzer news. (By the way, …
Bill and Jenny were such a great couple to photograph. I could see how much they loved one another just watching them interact. They are newlyweds, having gotten married this past November. After a few messages had been exchanged, Jenny and I discovered we had several things in common. First …
Ann-Margaret and I are both from the small town of Russellville. We had many mutual friends on Facebook, though we didn’t actually know one another. We often commented on the same friend’s posts, exchanging pleasantries and tidbits. When her mother passed away, I sent her a private message to let …
When Christine sent me the story of how she and Craig met, and later married, I knew right away that they had to be one of the couples who received a complimentary session I had offered for Valentine’s Day. Their story was very touching and I’m sure they love to …
I’ve known David since we met in high school and quickly became the best of friends. We would meet most every morning before school to hang out, catch up on everything, and cruise town a bit before heading off to Logan County High. Once we graduated, we didn’t see one …
Kentucky finally got a decent bit of snow, and a lot of ice, this past week. Schools and businesses were closed, everyone received warnings to stay off the roads the first day, and kids everywhere were happy to dust off the sleds that get very little use around here. Josie …
By now, you’ve all met Josie B through my posts about her and the cuteness that she shares. Now, it’s time to meet Josie’s little brother, Maximus Aurelius. We gave him that larger-than-life name in order for him to keep up with the storm that is Josie Belle. We call …
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We searched and searched for the perfect jacket for Josie B once the weather started getting cooler here in Kentucky, but she is so small that it was difficult for us to find one we liked AND would fit her. We finally found one a few weeks ago. That’s a …
It’s not often all three of our kiddos are home at the same time, let alone willing to allow me the honor of photographing them. I’m still not quite certain how I managed to get them to oblige during the Thanksgiving holiday, but I somehow did just that. I wanted …
It’s been awhile since I shared a photo of our Josie Belle. I admit, I’m completely smitten with this sweet girl. She’s still a wispy little thing, but her energy and personality are most definitely giant. This is one miniature schnauzer who doesn’t think she’s so small at all. P.S… …
September was the month for me to photograph sweet birthday boys. (You’ll recall True in my previous post.) Well, Mr. {F} turned one and I was invited to photograph his birthday party. His family was so focused on the birthday boy that most forgot I was even there with my …
I recently had the honor of photographing True for his second birthday. True’s mom, Shavonna, and I have been friends for several years and I am always humbled when asked to photograph a life event for her and her family. Watching True grow and getting updates from his mom about …
It’s been awhile since I posted photos of Josie Belle. Hasn’t she grown? She’s a feisty 4.6 pounds now and I am completely smitten with her. She has several nicknames that fit her large, spunky personality and her compact size. She goes from zero to sixty in about half a …
Have you been thinking of scheduling a session with your favorite fur baby? Well, now is the time to do just that! During the months of August and September, 100% of the session fee for every pet session scheduled will be donated to Smiles for a Cure to raise funds …
Yes, I am obsessed with Schnauzers. If you follow me on Pinterest, you’ve seen my board full of Schnauzer puppies. That said, I’m sure everyone remembers seeing many photos of our sweet Shelby Rae. When we said goodbye to her in February, we weren’t certain we would want another puppy, …
Our second birthday celebration this week is for our firstborn. Megan is 22 today. Yes, you read that correctly. Crazy, huh? Megan, you’re such a beautiful young lady. We’re so proud of the young adult you are. Do I say that a lot? Well, it’s because it’s so very true. …
Today, we’re celebrating the 17th birthday of our son, Cameron. Yes, the cliche stands true and we cannot believe our youngest is nearing young adulthood. Cameron is not one for lots of words, so I’ll keep this short and sweet. We’re very proud of the young man he’s becoming and …
Our son, Dalton, has talked of joining the military since he was thirteen years old. He would go back and forth between the Navy and the Army, finally settling on Army and following in his dad’s footsteps. The months between when he signed and when he left for Basic were …
Everyone knows I love to photograph the fur-babies. Well, our boy George does not like the camera. Any kind of camera. Or anything that remotely resembles a camera. He can be looking right at us, but when we grab our phones or a camera, he invariably turns his head so …
I know this pair is the cutest brother and sister you’ve seen! They are so sweet and I just loved being able to capture these images for their mom as the family is celebrating their birthdays this month. Miss {A} was especially funny when there was a cat around for …
Russell came into our family a few years ago when he and our son met and, almost instantly, became best friends. We love Russell as one of our own and look forward to all the future holds for him. When Russ told us a couple of months ago that he …
Back in August of 2012, American Idol came to Bowling Green, KY for a day of tryouts for the current season. A friend asked if I would like to go downtown and photograph some of the action. I did go, but didn’t take many photos of the singers and musicians. …
I had the pleasure of photographing Maggie and her sisters during the Thanksgiving holiday last week. These girls were a handful! This image of Maggie is one of my faves from the session. Keep an eye out for some fun images of the girls in the next few days. They …
I recently went to a farm with one of my photography students so we could walk around and photograph all the animals and scenery there. I met a few horses, some cattle, turtles, birds, and my favorites there, donkeys. Here is one of my fave images from the outing. This …
Don’t miss out on the fun here in Bowling Green! Now scheduling Furry Friends Mini Sessions for September 15 & 16. You’ll get a 30 minute session, a pocket album, and five digital files for only $250. The best part? I will be donating 10% of the session fee to …
I’m happy to share with you that I have been accepted to HeARTs Speak as a Professional Service Member. HeARTs Speak “uses the power of art to effect social change. We unite artists with shelters and animal relief organizations in order to save the lives of animals and better the …
You’ve met Badger and Archer, now meet Julie, the girl who started it all! My husband and I were taking a walk around Fountain Square here in Bowling Green and I looked up to see the sweetest little girl dancing around in these cute little rain boots that looked like …
You met Badger yesterday, now meet her pal Archer. Archer is a Chihuahua-Yorkshire Terrier mix with a sweet disposition. I’m told he loves to dress up!
I met Badger when I was walking around in downtown Bowling Green at Fountain Square Park. She was recently adopted from the Barren River Animal Welfare Association in Glasgow and now has a forever home. She is a pit-bull mix and has the sweetest disposition. Don’t you just love her …
When Holly messaged me to ask about setting up a photo session with her and Ben, I knew this would be a special set of images. Ben is leaving for Basic Training in August and he and Holly wanted to capture this moment before he goes. They were such a …
Our beautiful daughter, Megan, is 21 today. Wow! We are so proud of the young lady she has always been and continues to be. We love you, Megan! Enjoy your day!
Happy Birthday, Cameron! The big 16! The last of the Federico 5 to hit this milestone birthday. Next thing we know, you’ll be hitting the road on your own and the Federico taxi cab will no longer exist. Love you, son!
Dalton and Kelsey had been looking forward to Bowling Green High School’s prom for a few months and the date finally arrived this past weekend. I took a quick trip to Kelsey’s house to get a few shots of them all dressed up before they headed out for the evening. …
I had another opportunity to hang out with Trooper for about an hour yesterday. He is truly a sweet horse just longing for attention. Once again, I managed a couple of full body shots, but mostly I got more close-ups of the guy. He just wanted his nose rubbed. There’s …
I’m sharing a couple more favorites from my 365+1 Project. Sound and Close Up. These are actually images from two different weeks, but I think they go together quite nicely.
You’ve met Archie. Now meet his sister, Mattie. Mattie is a chocolate lab who just loves to play in the water. I do believe she would fetch a stick from the creek all day long if someone was there to toss it for her. Mattie was such a sweetheart during …
A couple of months ago I had the pleasure of meeting Archie and his family. Archie is a Great Dane with the sweetest personality. We met at a local creek, but Archie was a bit afraid of getting in the water. His sister Mattie, however, was not. I’ll share her …
Do you all remember Trooper? He’s the sweet horse from the field beside our house. My previous images of him have been shot from my yard and over the fence. This morning, the frost, the gorgeous morning light, and Trooper, the ever-friendly horse, drew me across the fence. I tried …
Meet Miss Paisley! I’d never been around a pug until I met Paisley and I have to say I’m in love. Oh my goodness! She is too sweet! Paisley is a rescue pup who now has a forever family. Is she not the cutest?
I recently had a fun afternoon with Rileah and her parents at a local creek. Rileah is a very active Golden Retriever. She’s on the go, go, go! She’s very friendly and loves to play. I’m pretty sure she would have gotten in the creek if we’d had a towel …
Because Dalton said I never put any of his senior pics on the blog and because this is Kelsey’s favorite (she loves the eyes), here you go…
I’ve known Bodie and his family for about four years now. We’re neighbors and I also have the pleasure of checking in on Bodie on occasion when his family is busy. He’s a Bichon Frise and the whitest pup I have ever seen. Bodie is such a sweet boy! He …
Just a quick share from my session with Dalton and Kelsey last week. This is one of my faves from the afternoon.
We’ve known Russ for about three years now. He’s Dalton’s best friend and they are together almost every day. Russ is a talented musician, an awesome skateboarder, and just a truly awesome young man. We couldn’t have hand-picked a better friend for our son. Russ is a senior this year …
Sharing a couple of recent images from my Project 52…
Lovin’ the afternoon light in her eyes…
I met Christina on a photography forum a couple years ago and we hit it off from the start. She came for a visit last year and we had so much fun that she decided to come again this year. She came to Kentucky over the Fourth of July weekend …
I’ve known Chris since I was in high school and recently reconnected with him on Facebook. He’s a fellow photographer and has asked me along on a local shoot in the past. We met at the WKU campus for his photo session and had a great time hanging out and …
I was trying something new and managed to talk Ric into letting me get a few shots of him. I just had to share since I’ve never posted any images of him before. Blue is my favorite color on him and he just happened to be wearing a blue shirt …
Here’s a quick one of Baby {C} since I promised more of him last week.
I truly cannot believe I have been a mom for twenty years! Megan is our firstborn and our only daughter. She’s our beautiful, funny, artistic girl. We’re so very proud of the young lady she has grown to be. If you’re fortunate enough to be her friend, I guarantee you’ll …
Can you believe it’s already been three months since you met Baby {C}? He and his beautiful mom were here this past week for his six month session. We went outside for part of the session and I thought the afternoon sunlight was just gorgeous for these two. I’m sharing …
Cameron is our youngest son as well as our youngest child. He is passionate about playing electric guitar and skateboarding. His “in your face” attitude is something to admire. He’s one cool teen! Cameron is fifteen today. Yes, fifteen! It’s just crazy to think he’s going to be a sophomore …
I can’t believe we’re already at week 23 of our Project 52. This week’s theme is Pets. Of course, I have the ultimate subject for this one. Shelby Rae will always pose for the camera. In fact, she poses so much when she sees the camera that it’s difficult to …
Nic is a friend of my sons and has quickly become one of my surrogate kids. He’s an awesome young man whom I’ve grown to love in the short time I’ve known him. I often thank his mom for sharing him with our family. He was kind enough to be …
Shelby is back for Furry Friends Friday. She wasn’t quite as cooperative as usual for these images. I think she was too distracted with the warm weather and wanted to play in the yard. Had someone been here to play with Shelby while I worked the camera, I would have …
I promised you more of Baby {C} last week and here he is with his beautiful mom, Jessica. Thank you, Jessica, for the wonderful opportunity to photograph you and your precious baby boy. I am enjoying sharing this journey with you and I am happy to capture these moments.
Some of you might recall a maternity session post from me a few months ago. Well, Jessica had her baby and I’d love to introduce him to you. Baby {C} was so sweet! He only fussed when he was hungry, then fell asleep shortly after eating. I rather lost myself …
It’s a feline for Furry Friends Friday! This sunshiny kitty was more than happy for some attention when I was out in my backyard this past weekend. In fact, I had a difficult time getting far enough away from her to get a shot because she just wanted me to …
Today is Furry Friends Friday on the blog and I have to start it off with photos of my favorite furry friend, Shelby. I promise to not make every Friday a Shelby day, but today was perfect for it because Shelby got a bath this morning. Now, when Shelby gets …
I haven’t shared Shelby in awhile and thought it was a great time to change that. This happens to be one of my recent favorites of her. Even Shelby gets the winter blues!
Snow makes the perfect background for photos. You can let loose and have a little fun all while having your photo session. With the beautiful snow falling outside, I would love to hear from you to schedule a session. There is limited availability and I will schedule on a first …
Tiffany and I have been friends since high school and even became family when her mom and my dad married several years ago. I was excited when she called and asked if I would photograph her daughter, Miss {A}, for her third birthday. Tiffany also brought along Miss {C} and …
I can’t believe Dalton is 16 years old today. These years really have gone by so quickly! He’s no longer the little boy who “mowed” our lawn with his bubble mower while wearing cowboy boots, a cowboy hat, and his Snoopy shirt. He’s entirely outgrown his Batman pajamas, too. Dalton …
Dalton has worked hard for quite some time trying to touch the basketball rim on the goal in our driveway. He was out shooting one evening and I decided to test out a new lens and get some shots of the action. He asked if I would get a shot …
This week’s exercise on Clickin’ Moms was “Photographer in the Frame”. We were supposed to “Take a shot that tells us something about you and incorporates some part of your body in your image. — your goal is to really make the viewer feel like she is stepping into the …
I was very honored when Greg and Shavonna asked me to be the photographer at their wedding a couple of weeks ago. Shavonna and I have been the best of friends for almost ten years and I have so enjoyed watching her relationship with Greg blossom. She truly found her …
