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

Shadow

Hey everyone!

Just as a quick update, i've had several girls ask if they could come on a shoot with me and do some shadowing to learn the ropes of what you do on shoots. The answer to that is yes! If I didn't have photographers believe in me I wouldn't be where I am today, so I think it's really important to be there for other girls. As long as you have your own DSLR camera to work with you can do it! Right now I already have 4 shoots booked for this month, so if you want to get involved, send me an e-mail and i'll see what I can do! ae.photography.w@gmail.com



Stay Beautiful,Anne

Wilson {Family love}

I've known the Wilson's for 3 years now. Mr. & Mrs. are my care group leaders, and some of their kids are my best friends. I did my sweet 16 ball with Julie, since our birthday's are only 1 day apart. Mrs. Wilson has been there for everything with me, and they are so close to my heart. Their family is so loving and they are by far some of the nicest people I have ever met. Time after time they have been there and blessed my family. Their hearts are made of gold and they're all just so gorgeous. Remember Jeanette? Mrs. Wilson loved her pictures, so I was thrilled when they asked to get family pictures done. We went to this amazing little park in Gathersburg where they used to live and it was simply perfect.






Gotta love boys. ;)











We found this amazing little street with some of the best fall trees. :) Needless to say we spent a good amount of time there because I just had to soak all of it up for their pictures.


The famous "buddy" picture. Especially with larger families, I love doing the buddy pictures.








Yeah, and Paul may have just totally up-rooted a street sign? ;)














As we're walking towards our next location Paul calls my name, I turn around, and he's just straight up chillin in a tree. THIS is what I call a personality picture baby! :D


Gotta love Peter. Totally made this picture extra special.


Oh, I mentioned Julie & I are friends, right?



Wilson's, it was such a honor and delight to capture your families love. Stay Beautiful,Anne