{Family Love} Remsbergs

This week I shoot the lovely Remsbergs! I've shot them before and it is always so delightful! The day of their shoot was freezing outside with pretty strong winds. Needless to say, this became an indoor shoot. ;) Which was very interesting for me since i've never done a family shoot indoors. Loved the challenge of it!

I think i've got a thing for parents kissing and kids looking away... But when you've got mistletoe how can you not do a shot like this?

Kitchen noms. :]




The kids are big sports people, so we had to get a "rep-ping my team & the love I have for my sibling" picture. ;) haha





We're a happy family, we smile, we love each other, we're gorgeous. Bam. :D

I love shooting you all and i'm so glad you asked me to capture your love!

I've got several more things to blog, so more coming!

Stay Beautiful,

Anne

Portrait Session {Christy}

Merry Christmas, everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful day. Last week I did a shoot with Christy, our dear friend, who lives upstairs in one of our apartments. Her color is a "winter" and she'll tell anyone. We've always wanted to do a shoot in the snow, (since she's a winter) and once it started falling I just couldn't pass up taking pictures in crisp, clean, untouched snow. :] In true Christy fashion she showed up with lots of props and a full on party dress. :) Gotta love it! It gave the pictures such an amazing touch.

I really love Christy. She has become a sister to me the past couple months. I've gone to her for advice, for food, ;) for help, for random movie days, and she'll come down and spend time with me all the time. She has such a heart for people and I really admire that!

Waaa-chaa! Somebodies pretty. :D


I love all the whites, it really makes her face pop. :)


Random side note: I almost fell like 50 times during this shoot. Uggs have NO traction in snow. I did so much sliding. :D haha


Narnia, anyone?


Christy totally just came down and said "Let's watch a movie.." and I went "Wait! I'm blogging you right now! Don't look, don't look! It's a surprise!" hahaha :P

I've also become the personal stylist for her. ;) We've gone shopping several times, and i'm always trying to push her out of her "normal". "Christy, normal girls wear skirts with leggings...No, it's really no big deal, you can own it." "You like these? Well gosh you don't have to say it like that!" "Just once, for me, just try a sparkle! They're really fun!" Oh the quotes I could give of the 2 of us. They're pretty good. :D


The whites, the blues, the face. It's a stunner! :)

Soon dear blog of mine, you're gonna get a make-over. & an update, for it is time. Lots to tell you all!

Stay Beautiful,

Anne

My family. {Family love} {Personal}

Back when I did the Wilson's shoot, we also snuck in some quick family pictures of our own. Since both Dad & I are photographers, I couldn't bring myself to pay for another photographer to come. :P So, because I have the BEST care group leaders ever, they graciously said they would love to grab a couple pictures for us! I got to posing and they got to shooting! My family is pretty darn amazing. We have nicknames for everyone in the family, there is lots of hugs, a lot of laughter, and a lot of love. Jamey will mock me when i'm complaining, Dad will call me "goob", Mom will listen to Josh Turner with me, and try to put up with all my craziness, and I'll laugh at Jamey when he does random stuff and his excuse is "Because i'm a man." Gooood times. :D

Mom was all "We gotta get a holding hands picture" and I was all like "That is so over played and tacky, Mom." This would be my solution. :P


My current desktop picture. :]


"Guys, we're are walking way too fast. Hold up." We're just like your family. ;D


Okay, so i'm not even gonna try and explain how much I ADORE my brother. There's 7 years between us and he's my favorite boy in the whole wide world. But, anyway, I look like Dad, and he looks like my Mom's side of the family. We pretty much look nothing alike. When I saw these pictures I was SO happy because I finally found a way to show that we are alike! :]


Just look at that. It's totally the same face. Didn't even try. XD


I could have stayed at this location all day. The colors were so amazing!


Dancin' in the streets. Ohhh baby we're dancin' in the streeets! haha. :P


I like him. He's a keeper.


The momskies and the boy. :) (Told ya we had nicknames for everyone. ;)


GQ cover? You know it. He can rock a bow tie, too. :D


"Heyyy i've got a new lense. Let's try a roll of focus picture!"







Stay Beauitful,
Anne

Family love {Bentzels}

I'm not sure I've laughed so much while editing family pictures before. The Bentzel's family pictures were hilarious to me with the faces they make and the expressions they show with one another. I've had the pleasure of being in a church family with them for 4 years now, and anyone who knows them can attest to the fact that they are simply wonderful. Three years ago they started the long process of bringing their dear Sophie Rose home from China. Ellie, the oldest, had been praying for years that they would adopt. She convinced Mrs. Bentzel, and on Christmas '07 Mr. Bentzel gave Mrs. a map of China, signifing that they could start the adoption process. This family's faithfulness to God and trusting in Him is inspiring. I've cried and prayed with them during their time leading up to Sophie's arrival and when they left to go bring Sophie home. We were there at the airport with some other families to welcome them home with their new family member! The journey has been incredible and God has been so faithful and so good towards them.


Did I mention that Sophie is a total ham? Yeah, somebody has watched the Karate Kid too many times. ;)


"Ok guys, we need an actual normal one for this pose."


What's fall without some good ole leaf fights?




Reason #52 why I have the best second shooter ever. Dad had this amazing idea of having the Bentzels eat ice cream, and then have Sophie try and eat the ice cream with chop sticks (at which she succeeded) and have her make a face since she doesn't like ice cream. Great, right?


Daddy and his girls


Sophie is so beautiful, and I think she looks just like Shane!







Loved this idea, too. Getting a picture with everyone doing their "peace" signs, since in China that pose is very popular. :)




Shane totally makes this picture. :P




Special thanks to my first shadower, Courtney! You did fabulous, woman! :)


Stay Beautiful,
Anne

Jim & Lois {Couple}

I've known Jim & Lois for 3 years now, and we all just love their friendship. They were married on 7/7/7 and have been in love ever since. We're neighbors, so Jim will randomly come over with his really good cinnamon rolls, or we'll watch movies together, or just have random chats on our front steps. I was so excited when they asked me to do a couple shoot for them! Not gonna lie, i've been wondering when they'd ask. ;) They're so gentle and loving with one another, and their loving care for each other is very evident in their lives. Jim is the important leader and Lois will gently follow.





I always love the reaction clients give me when I ask them to stand in the road. Each one is pretty classic. "Wait but there's cars coming!" "No, they're not, this isn't a busy street." "But..." "Yes, I will tell you if one comes." Always so funny, but i'm always happy with the results!























"Give me your "This is my woman" face." Ohhh. So good. :D


Stay Beautiful,Anne