Saturday, March 24, 2012

{ Exploring in the Rain // Personal }

I'm a nature lover. Actually, deeper than that I'm a God-lover and I love what He's made. I love how it reflects His creativity. I love how it reflects life and restoration and beauty...

So today when I got a call from my friend saying the rain had begun POURING where they were and we'd have to reschedule her engagement shoot, I took the opportunity to lose myself in a pretty place nearby.

I pulled out my camera and allowed myself only to shoot in manual. The weather was so moody but I didn't mind because I've been kind of obsessing over the Pacific North-West lately...

So I imagined I was in Seattle. Even though I'm pretty sure it doesn't exactly look like this. ;)

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It started raining so I hid under a weeping willow for a little while...

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Then when it started really coming down, I ran back to my car. Laughing. It actually was really fun. And I was wet.

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I love how Adam Young says it.

"That’s when I realize I’m tired of waiting. I’m so sick of wishing I was there already.
I’d rather look around and not have to squint to see the beauty that literally lies everywhere."

Amen to that.

Sunday, March 18, 2012

{ Baby Matthew + Family // Philadelphia, PA Newborn Photographer }

Once upon a time, there were four of the best brothers who ever were. They were handsome, charming, funny, and oh, just everything nice.

I had the opportunity to meet them on a sunny Saturday afternoon, when after knocking on their front door it opened wide with no one appearing to be there. Peeking inside, I saw a shy little man standing in the corner, smiling back at me.

It didn't take long to become friends with these brothers. One by one they told me their full names but then added "but you can call me..." with their nickname. So when I told them my name but they could call me whatever they liked, I was called "Bobby Jo Grandma" from thence forth. It suits me, I think...

Anyhow, I don't know why I'm still writing because you'll just see the cuteness in these faces and you'll want to have four boys too. Who will probably call you Bobby Jo Grandma.

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Monday, March 5, 2012

{ Peter + Catherine... + Puppies // Philadelphia, PA Photographer }

On an unseasonably warm afternoon in February, I had the pleasure of meeting Peter, Catherine (the girl of his dreams), and their two (very loved) puppies...

Like I often say, one of the reasons I love taking photos is because when we carve out time to enjoy and document those we love, it helps everything else fall into perspective.

In the midst of busy work and school schedules, Peter and Catherine had some time to stare into each others eyes like teenage lovers and remember how blessed they are to have memories together that date back to when they were too young to know what butterflies in their stomaches felt like.

But here they are, years later, and the butterflies have come. And I have a feeling they'll stay around oh, say, a lifetime...

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Friday, March 2, 2012

{ Baby Vladimir // Philadelphia, PA Newborn Photographer }

My oh my, life has been ever so full in the best of ways!

I'm sure many of you would agree, lots going is evidence of LIFE happening with you and those you love...

Sometimes though, it is good to have the world seem to stop turning for a bit so that you can drink the amazingness that a precious new baby brings.

So friends, will you pause with me to admire the sweetness that is bundled up in this little person? :)

I wish you the world, little prince.

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