The Incredible Christine Hall took our family photographs a few months ago. I asked her permission to share some of my favorite images from our session with her.
ALL I wanted was a family picture with 6 faces AND 12 eyes looking at the camera. THIS is not the easiest thing to do with MY family and being behind the lens I KNEW what she was in for with us. I didn't bargain or beg my kids. I didn't stress them out or freak out about their smiles, etc... I told them that Ms. Christine was going to take a few family pictures then we were just going to have FUN...and THAT is what we did. Christine didn't JUST get THE family portrait I have DREAMED of..no, no, no...what she captured of my family was pure perfection!
Do you see that? Not JUST 6 faces and 12 eyes, but SMILES...and at our FAVORITE place...the beach. I see and feel God's presence more at the beach then almost anywhere else. I am not sure if it was the early mornings my Mom would wake me up and we would watch the sunrise when my family would stay at the beach...and I mean the ENTIRE family...aunts, uncles, cousins, etc.I am not sure if it is because I remember more laughter and peace there...I don't know, but the beach is the place I feel Jesus speak to me.
During our session with Christine, we had about a 5 minute STORM come through, we hid in the lifeguard stand and let it pass, and then the temperature dropped about 15 degrees...it was MAGNIFICENT!!
When the storm passed, we had the most beautiful clouds as our backdrop and I was determined to just play with my kids and be...US!
The portrait below is one of my favorites of ALL time...me and my mini-me!
I have struggled for YEARS with self-doubt, low self-esteem, and insecurity. I normally dislike my portrait taken, I am MUCH more comfortable behind the camera than in front of it. My friends have seen these images, and several have dubbed this one "strength." I don't see that in myself. I have a very hard time with that. But, daily I pray and ask the Lord to show me what HE really thinks of me. My friends have told me that I am so strong and they don't know how I have done all that I have in the past 4.5 years. See, its not me...its Jesus. My road and my path have NOT been easy. I did a bible study that changed my life. Learning that many of my wounds began VERY early... I was about 7 years old, there have been things that have happened that have been constant battles, but God has used those pains and HE is using me for HIS purpose. I am sharing these two images because I am trying to see myself as HE does...and as my friends do.
Christine did an amazing job of not only capturing my MAMA BEAR heart and soul, she made me look...beautiful. Thanks Christine!
The next image is my FAVORITE...look at the contrast between Lilah's eyes and mine!! Look at those blue eyes!
I cannot even begin to thank Christine Hall for what she has done for me and my family. I cannot begin to thank her for not just capturing memories, but giving this Mama something I will cherish for my entire life.
When the storm passed, we had the most beautiful clouds as our backdrop and I was determined to just play with my kids and be...US!
The portrait below is one of my favorites of ALL time...me and my mini-me!
I have struggled for YEARS with self-doubt, low self-esteem, and insecurity. I normally dislike my portrait taken, I am MUCH more comfortable behind the camera than in front of it. My friends have seen these images, and several have dubbed this one "strength." I don't see that in myself. I have a very hard time with that. But, daily I pray and ask the Lord to show me what HE really thinks of me. My friends have told me that I am so strong and they don't know how I have done all that I have in the past 4.5 years. See, its not me...its Jesus. My road and my path have NOT been easy. I did a bible study that changed my life. Learning that many of my wounds began VERY early... I was about 7 years old, there have been things that have happened that have been constant battles, but God has used those pains and HE is using me for HIS purpose. I am sharing these two images because I am trying to see myself as HE does...and as my friends do.
Christine did an amazing job of not only capturing my MAMA BEAR heart and soul, she made me look...beautiful. Thanks Christine!
The next image is my FAVORITE...look at the contrast between Lilah's eyes and mine!! Look at those blue eyes!
I cannot even begin to thank Christine Hall for what she has done for me and my family. I cannot begin to thank her for not just capturing memories, but giving this Mama something I will cherish for my entire life. Many people mistake custom photography as just "click the camera." THAT is very wrong thinking. Having a photographer that you trust and love to give you memories is truly an INVESTMENT.
Christine has given my family something that I could NEVER put a price tag on. Her work is truly phenomenal! Her art, her passion, her LOVE shines through in every image. How she LOVED my children, my family...and me.
The BEST part of Christine photographing my family is that she and I now have this budding friendship that is such a blessing to me. You just never know what God is going to do, or what He will do, but when you let go and allow Him to take control.... the most gorgeous things play out.
Christine,
THANK YOU!
From the bottom of my heart. What you have done..... Your vision, your heart, your work, your eye, your passion...your LOVE for my family.... I cannot put into words what you and what you have done mean to me. My heart is SO full. I not only have the most beautiful portraits ever, I have memories, beautiful gifts that fill my home and bring smiles to not only my face, but my heart!
MANY, MANY THANKS!
Katie
1 comment:
Katie, you are truly a beautiful woman. And I really also loved the picture of Alex in B&W looking down. Gorgeous
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