Bex, Take 2

I did my sister Rebekah's official senior session last fall and at the time, she had wanted to do some photos at Hartwood Acres as well.  We ran out of nice days and winter came, but I made it up to her yesterday. :)  

She has developed an interest in photography herself, and wanted some practice with taking portraits. 

So we had a combined session...I posed for her and gave her some tips, then took some of her.

It was a fun girl's afternoon :) I'm so grateful for my sister, and the times we spend together.

Here is one that she took of me...I liked the sun spots in it. :)  

And the link to the blog she just started - I know she's going to be an awesome photographer!

{Jesse}

When Jesse wrote and asked me if I would consider doing a session with her and her horse, Chooch, I was excited at the idea, but not sure what to expect - I had never done a session that involved a horse, or any other animal for that matter.  But Chooch cooperated beautifully, and I really enjoyed getting to know Jesse.  She's a photographer as well, and it's always fun "talking photography" with people that love it as much as I do...

Welcome Home

Several weeks ago, I had the privilege of helping out a photographer friend of mine with a special photo session.  Elizabeth asked me to come assist her at the Pittsburgh airport - she had been asked to photograph the reunion of a military family, and wanted to make sure she had it covered from several angles. 

The wife of the soldier coming home was the one that organized the session, and she wanted us to be as discreet as possible, so her daughters didn't notice us taking pictures.  Even though the lighting was dim, and the situation not ideal from a photography standpoint, I loved this experience - it was quite special to watch the excitement on the faces of the little girls waiting for their daddy to come home after 7 months of being overseas.  I have so much respect for military families, and am very grateful 

for the sacrifices they all make on a daily basis for the freedom of this country.  

We all enjoy the benefits of their willingness to serve.   

Elizabeth {Nursing School Graduation}

Liz has been a wonderful friend of mine for many years...she's one of my sisters that's not really a sister, but could be because of how close we've been. :)  I'm so grateful for my friendships like that...the beautiful women that God has placed in my life to walk alongside of me.  

Liz is one of those women...

we've dreamed, laughed, cried, worked and had fun together...

we've watched God do amazing things in our hearts and in the lives of those close to us.  

And though He's given us slightly different dreams for the future, I'm always blessed by talking with her, and hearing her passion for Jesus and excitement at what's He has been teaching her.

At the end of February, Liz graduated from nursing school, and we thought it would be fun to take the opportunity to do a photo shoot. :)  So, on a gorgeous, early April afternoon, we went into Oakland to do photos in and around Phipps Conservatory.

Liz, congratulations on this huge achievement!  You are gorgeous, friend, but have an even more beautiful heart because of what you've allowed God to work in you.  Thank you for your smile, and for always inspiring me to follow Him harder.  And you never know...maybe someday we'll get to open that bakery. :)  I still think it would be a blast to work with you... :) Love ya!