James and Ashley {Engagement}

  James and Ashley asked me some time ago to capture their engagement, but it has been UGLY in our part of the world.  Rain and winter just would not let up.  They wanted an outdoor session, in some fields, with a barn, and some sunshine.  So we waited.  Finally, Spring arrived, and we headed out.  And what a perfect day it was!  James has an old Ford truck that he has rebuilt, and it, along with his cowboy hat just totally set the tone for our session.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I wish you well in this time of anticipation and planning, James and Ashley!  I pray your years together will be many, and your love always content in each other.

Helen

I think this post could be about two women:  Helen, whom you can see in the photos, and her friend Sheryl.  Sheryl wanted to do something special for Helen for Christmas, and she wanted Helen to choose her gift.  Of all the things in the world that Helen wanted, it was some pictures of herself.  She hadn't had any made in a long time, and she wanted some for herself and for her son.  I was the honored one to be able to capture these moments with Helen.  And truly, it was special for me to be a part of this gift.  Thank you, Helen and Sheryl!

 

 

 

 

 

  

Magnify {Recording Artists}

 Heather, whom you have seen before here, recently contacted me about taking pictures for Magnify, the quintet she sings with.  A few weekends ago, they went up to Nashville where they spent two days recording their first album.  The pictures we got are for this album.  This is a first for them as far as producing an album is concerned, and a first for me as far as helping an artist with the presentation of their album.  These shots are the beginnings of this effort.

 

 

 

Wishing you well, Magnify, as you put your time and talents toward lifting up Jesus' name.

Genevieve 1 Year {Family}

It is a great privilege to have former clients of mine return for another photo session.  Jessica, Nathan, and baby Genevieve have repeatedly given me this joy during the course of Genevieve's first year of life.  I thought she was a perfect doll at her newborn session.  And she was.  I loved watching the wonder of this new creature in the eyes of Jessica and Nathan, and seeing how carefully they held and watched over her.  Then, at Genevieve's 3-month session, I saw personality appearing in this little doll, and a mommy and daddy who were much more comfortable with their not-so-tiny child.  

Now, at one year old, Genevieve is still just as precious.  She is a brand-new walker, still timid and tippy.  Her personality is set in fully, and she brings constant smiles to her mom and dad.  She is adored, as all children deserve to be.  It is lovely to see and very special to me to capture.   

 

  

 

  

Thank you, Nathan and Jessica, for bringing Genevieve back and allowing me to capture these glimpses of her first year of life.