Beauty in the World

These people are not professional models.  They're just beautiful people and happy, charming, and genuine to boot!  My camera doesn't do them justice... I look at these images and start to hear Macy Gray's "Beauty in the World" song in my head...

1 John 4:11-12 

"Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 

No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, 

God lives in us and his love is made complete in us."

Brown Eyed Girl

Mark 12:29-31. "Hear O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is One. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these."

I recently got to photograph this little one, a beautiful girl with big brown eyes and golden curls. My prayer for her is that she will grow to love the Lord with all her heart, soul, mind and strength!

Fall Family Session 3

"The righteous man leads a blameless life; blessed are his children after him." Proverbs 20:7

This photo shoot started out comfortably, but as the sun continued to set, it became chilly. It made me smile to see this family snuggle up together in between shots to warm up! Everyone cooperated so well and we really picked up some of those vivid colors in the changing trees. I so enjoy every minute I spend with this family. They are so beautiful inside and out!

Fall Family Session 2

"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again--rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, and with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Phillipians 4:4-9

I've gotten to know this family much better over the last two years and the photos below reflect several of their wonderful qualities...they are so colorful, full of joy and movement. They are confident and peaceful and quick to smile and laugh. Their love for each other is so evident!

Fall Family Session 1

"Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful." Colossians 3:15

This fall, I photographed two brothers and their families. I've known these families for some time now, and it seems like just yesterday these two couples were newlyweds. In fact, one couple had their wedding photos taken in this very same park.

Amazing what can happen in 10+ years! Their children are so sweet and so beautiful. What wonderful blessings--all 5 of them!

Two peas in a pod

Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old, they will not turn from it. (NIV) Proverbs 22:6

Little Jorgy turned 2 in July. Two today and tomorrow she'll be driving. Blowing bubbles today, and tomorrow she'll be picking a college. I hope she's always a little angel, though! She lights up her mama's life with joy. She's such a blessing!