A Moment Captured Photography

{sweet family}

This is another make-up from our rainy/windy spring and with the clouds that rolled in last night...I thought it was going to be a repeat, but, we ended up having a mixture of cloud coverage and sun.....

This is a very beautiful and sweet family from Greenwood; one we have gotten to know through our close-knit baseball team,  as well as church.  And, the kids did a fantastic job...although.......I am not sure how much we owe them for "the kiss" shot.  But, the look on J's face...made me want to pitch in too!  They were quite the negotatiors!  I have a feeling they get that from their daddy.. {wink}

Here are a few and more of the sneak peek may be seen on the website under Galleries - Gaston Family

{chasing little ones}

needless to say, i was out of breath!  all of the rain did not help to build my endurance back up to run, crawl, fall, jump, hide......whew!  but, so worth it as this family is so absolutely sweet and.....this session has been in the works since.....hmmm....last fall, i think?  but, today we had no wind, sick children or rain/floods.  a great evening!!

the rest of the "sneak peek" can be viewed at the website, scroll down through the Galleries...to G Family.  

many more to come, sweet Ashley! 

 

{one more for tonight}

Here is another one - a combination of a family and a one-year-old session.  I absolutely adore and admire this sweet family!  and, four precious boys that I'm jealous of. :)  

love this one.......he was making his get-away!

{another fall session}

seriously, I had absolutely beautiful families this fall!  These children were fun and very, very easy on the camera - I loved this shoot.  Although it was the first time I met them, they left a very sweet and lasting impression on me.  I could follow these kiddos around all day long.

He looks like an angel to me.....look at those eyes!  

I hate that this blog does not do these justice.......

and, look at this little man....

seriously, look at these eyes!  such a sweetheart!

I love these with mom....

okay, seriously I have to stop or I will end up posting the entire gallery!  I just loved this session!

{another backward glance}

this is another one from the fall rush!  and, one I definitely did not want to bypass.  I still have so many to provide a peek at. 

these little girls have graced my site several times - I feel very honored to get the opportunity to capture them.  One these, we also got some family shots - so, you can see where these girls get their beauty!  No flattery, just the simple truth.  I have been very blessed to have the opportunity to get to know this family they are amazing.

{a near miss}

I almost missed out on this session due to bout of illness for both my family and myself.  But, I made it through just fine - albeit without the grass stains I usually have.  I can't imagine not meeting this sweet family or missing out on some of these images.  That could make me sick.  

   

How beautiful is she?  I will not even tell you her age; you wouldn't believe me if I did.  Miss L is going to be one of my new spokesmodels for 2009!  So excited!

 

This is sweet little sister!  It should be a crime to have eyes this blue!    

 

   

 

    Another little sis with breathtaking eyes! 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

All I can say is WOW! This family is beautiful!   It was so, so nice to meet each of you!

{i could not have said it better myself}

I ran across this.....and it truly sums it up.  I still have a hard time even referring to myself as a photographer.   I simply love to chase people with a camera; nothing eloquent or fancy or a big secret - I just want 'that' capture for you.  I want to see the dancing and laughs in their eyes, in your eyes.  Here is what I found.....that says it for me.  Just in a more eloquent way, not the stalking manner I described above. 

"Oh God, as I bring my subject into focus and prepare to make each portrait, never let me forget that I'm creating treasures for some family, a keepsake for loved ones. Make me sensitive to the qualities and virtues of others, that I may draw out into the light the beautiful radiant belongings of their hearts.

Help me to be an artist, collecting the beauty of every soul, the glow of youth, the gentleness, the laughter or tears of each life that is precious in Thy sight. Deeper than a means of livelihood, give me the perspective to see my photographer's art as a service to others, making life richer and more memorable.

And, dear Lord, between the lights and shadows, the ups and downs and the rolling years, keep me from getting out of focus or off center, so that my life and work may be framed with dignity and colored with contentment ..."

AMEN
Author Unknown

{pass another kleenex, please}

Seriously, I lost it again last night.  I'm terrible.  But, there was so much emotion, it just spilled over.  The excuse sounds good anyway.  

Well, where do I even start?  It is another bride, another couple, another family that I have fallen in love with.  I feel completely blessed and honored to have been a part of the weeks leading up to and then the beautiful ceremony last night.  I truly do.   Kasey and Levi.....I cannot tell you how much I have enjoyed getting to know you.   I think I could have toasted you myself last night!! 

Well, here is a sneak peek of countless more to come..... 

and, Dad - you're suppose to be blurred in this one :)  It always throws people off when I do it on purpose! :) 

I just wish the camera could have picked up the sound effects on this next one.....

a little sharp dressed man I followed around all night.....

she danced all night.........

the first dance

dancing with daddy.  I definitely lost it here........

and, the party began

a summer wedding couple........

  

{fun family!}

What a fun family!  It was so nice to finally meet you! Two handsome boys (you know how I feel about boys:) This pair is older than mine, but, it is so difficult for me to NOT fast forward my brain to a few years from now when mine will be at this stage.    So, I really seeing ALOT from behind that lense. ;) Here is the long-awaited sneak peek.....with so many more to follow.  These were totally pulled at random - with the exception of the "fun" shot.  I hope you enjoy!!!

and, for "the" shot..........

The title did not lie....... 

{the d family}

another sweet, sweet family!   And, two boys......two adorable boys!  I think I found a little buddy in one, and I think my camera scared the little guy!  It broke my heart when I figured out the problem.  But, you know, a big black metal object in my face, would scare me to!!  I think we made up before the night was over. ;)  D - here are  a few with so many more to come.  I hope you enjoy!! 

seriously....look at this face!