I love a good excuse to see this family. Hard to believe their little guy is already a year old! What an honor to get a few hours to peer into a great family and capture them being them. It’s moments like capturing Gus’ first step and the priceless look on his mama’s face that make my job awesome. I also love this family gives me the license to be artistic and try new ideas and techniques. Pretty much they are amazing clients and I am so glad they are mine!
Single moms have my utmost respect. They are the brave, courageous and ever so strong amount us moms. They face stress, concern and effort I can only begin to imagine while pouring themselves fully into their kids. It’s amazing to watch. It produces this profound bond and deep love between mother and child. Shelly and Mela demonstrate this so well. It was such a joy to capture this love and being allowed to showcase their bond. Shelly is such a great mom and doing an awesome job with Mela.
Every great love story as a beginning, I have had the privilege of getting to watch this love story unfold. I love the idea these two knew each other once and it wasn’t till years later that it became let’s spend the rest of our lives together. Like any good love story there has been bumps in the road but watching them learn and overcome them makes for the best read. I am excited to be apart of their day when they commit to forever. They are adorable to watch and are an amazing couple. God has big plans for these two as a couple and I will enjoy watching Him finish the love story for many years to come.
As I held this precious blond hair, blue eye gift of a boy I kept thinking what will he become? Will he be this amazing mix of sassy, sweet and smart like his big sister? Will he be loyal, thoughtful and giving person like his mommy? Will he dream big dreams that turn into entrepreneurship like his daddy? I pray he loves and protects his sister fiercely. I pray he loves his mommy tenderly. I pray he seeks to love and honor God like his daddy. Mostly I pray he becomes the man God has already ordained him to be and discovers all the gifts God wrapped in just him. I know God has big plans for this baby boy can’t wait to see how they unfold.
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
After you spend even moments with this family you immediately regret not spending tons more time with them. They are the kind of people in our family’s life that pick up right where we left off. We do not get together nearly as much as any of us like. Any minutes I can steal away to hang out I know my heart will walk away full and blessed. They are the kind of friends that have deep understanding because they have walked a similar path. I miss them dearly when we don’t see each other and am always grateful when we do.
I love when a client says, “hey can you take photos for my WHOLE family?” I have so enjoyed getting to know the McCune extended family. I looked forward to meeting Kyle and Betsy whom I heard much about. This family is so sweet. They love each other fiercely! After several attempts on their part of to accomplish this session and weather fighting them all along the way, we ended up with a surprising warm, beautiful day. I could not have enjoyed this session more.
It is so much fun to watch a baby grow. Halle is no different. She is simply precious! She is in the middle of the perfect stage of personality and still staying where you put her. Her smile will melt your heart! Even though I did not think she could get more beautiful she some how is. I know she is the delight of her parents hearts, and they are enjoying every minute with her. This adorable girl is just pure joy!
A few short months ago my sister in law got married. What a joy and privilege it was to capture her day! She has dreamed of this day for a long time. I could not be happier for her and her husband. One of the special parts of this wedding was finding ways to include my mother in law who was in the hospital. It was touching as Sharlie found ways to include Mary in each part of the day. She was on the phone viewing Sharlie getting in her dress. There was not a dry eye in the room when Mary expressed how beautiful she thought Sharlie looked. Sharlie had a photo of both of them as part of her bouquet. Mary had 3 different views via skype for the ceremony, probably having the best view of the wedding. When the last toast had been toasted and last dance was done Sharlie’s first stop was visiting her mom in the hospital. What a precious time it was as they recounted the wedding to Mary. Mary had the biggest smile on her face taking it all in. These important moments that I had the opportunity to observe are etched in my mind. My mother in law lost her battle with cancer 3 short weeks later. I know she longed to see Sharlie on her wedding day and was so utterly proud of her. I am so glad she was apart of seeing them become man and wife. I am also glad we have these images to remember such an important joyous day in our family.
This family has stolen my heart. I love them so dearly. It’s a rare gift to be completely known and completely loved. They give me this gift.
The first time I photographed Anne-Marie it was in celebration of her work being published. We did head shots in order for her to submit it for her book. It was exciting to be able to capture her for such an important event. However, I think this one probably trumps the head shots. She contacted me again this time to celebrate her engagement! It was my pleasure to document some of her and her fiance Nick’s favorite places. I hardly had to give them any directions at all which makes for some wonderful moments captured.
