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  • Christy… The Girl Behind the Lens

    Every great success story starts with a dream. For me, my dream was to always have a camera in hand and a great story behind every shot. In Kindergarten, it was bringing my camera to Show N’ Tell when everyone else brought toys. In middle school, it was getting to know the employees at my local photo lab. In high school, it was an essay I wrote about my 'dream job' of being a photographer.

    I have been truly fortunate to watch my lifelong passion of photography bloom into a career and source of happiness in my life. Part of that happiness comes from my love of children and embracing that in my business. My adoration for kids allows me to engage them in a way that makes sessions feel more like a play-date! Whether it’s chasing them around trees or fields, chatting with them about their favorite flavor of ice cream or watching them laugh while I make a funny face, I find it truly uplifting to be a part of their world.

    In the same way that every picture tells a story, so too does my blog. I use it to capture pieces of both my professional and personal life. It includes client session photos, engaging stories behind those clients, and even little glimpses into my own family, friends and interests. The curls in my daughter's hair and the cool rock my son found are just a few of the things that inspire me every day!

Time for Strawberries!

Each year I look forward to taking Ross and Rayna strawberry picking at Washington Farms. If you’ve never been, it’s a fun experience for the family.  You are given a bucket to collect your own strawberries in their field.  Just let the kids fill it to the top and take it home!  I managed to put a few in the freezer this year, but the majority were gone within a week! 


I’m so glad we started this tradition three years ago!  Wanna’ see our old trips?!?

Here’s some pictures and mushy-thoughts from last year’s tradition:
Here’s 2009… Rayna was SUCH a sweet, little baby!

 

 

May 17, 2012 - 9:09 pm

Miriam - Oh my goodness! Your mom looks beautiful! I can not believe that she’s old enough to be a grandmother. Simply Beautiful!

Jeff, Meghan, Kohen & Maya

Jeff and Meghan have such a special family.  Each year, I look forward to seeing Meghan’s name pop-up on my phone… hoping she’s ready to schedule a time to update her family’s photos!  Out of the five sessions we’ve had together, this year was my favorite!

Kohen has a little sister now and it’s VERY evident how much he loves her.  As a matter-of-fact, he says God made him strong where he could take care of Maya.  Is it just me, or can you tell from this image how peaceful and loved she must feel with her big brother’s ‘strong‘ arms wrapped tightly around her…

This image was suppose to be of Jeff & Meghan alone; but look who decided to run in and join them?!?!  I just LOVE real moments like this….


Jeff & Meghan- I’m always so refreshed after spending time with your family.  You both display so much love, patience and kindness in your life, marriage and parenting.  Kohen and Maya will, no doubt, be wonderful people with you two as their examples!

 

 

May 15, 2012 - 4:39 pm

Kristy Detwiler - Christy
Meghan is my niece, and I can’t tell you how much I enjoy seeing your work each year. You have truly captured the love I see in this family! Meghan and Jeff are amazing people, Kohen and Maya are so blessed.
Kristy Detwiler

May 17, 2012 - 9:00 am

Karlene Conley - These pictures of my old friends and their babies,just brought Joy to my heart today and put a smile on my face! I knew them before they were married and it has been such a Blessing to watch from the outskirts as they got married and grow and now have these beautiful children,who they are raising with such love,you know they will go on to change the world! You are an amazing photographer to have captured the very essence of this love in this family! Thanks for making my day so Joyful!
Karlene Garner Conley

Louisa & Hogan at the creek

As I stood in the creek, enjoying the cool water on my legs and mud between my toes, I watched Louisa & Hogan and thought to myself, “I am the luckiest girl in the world!”

This pregnancy has been extremely hard on me- physically, mentally and every other ‘-ally’ that I may be forgetting.  There’s been several points where I questioned if I needed to continue with sessions this year.  BUT, no matter how much my brain wants to shut down and keep me in bed all day, my HEART totally does triple back-flips comes alive when I’m taking pictures!  I meant it when I told these kiddies I could spend the rest of the morning watching them play in the water.  For me, it was pure joy.

I had a great time photographing this family last time, but I’m convinced… EVERY family needs a summer-session with NO shoes, a waterfall and a creek to splash around in!  It was PERFECT!

May 11, 2012 - 8:43 am

Kelly - Christy, i’m SO sorry this pregnancy has been so hard! Difficult pregnancy should give you an easy baby, right?! we’ll cross fingers and hope :-)
i love these pics, especially the one of them kissing. so sweet! I hope rhyan and mack are close like that :-)

Brian, Ashley & Hunter

Talk about a little ham!  Hunter had me laughing SO much at his crazy poses, ideas and faces all during our session.  Yes, I posted a TON of images on this Sneak Peek, but I kind-of fell in love with all his faces!  Enjoy, Brian & Ashley!

May 7, 2012 - 5:41 pm

Hannah Sims - Oh Goodness!!! These are just too adorable! I love them ALL.

May 7, 2012 - 7:21 pm

Ashley - Great pictures!!! They are all so good! You take amazing pics!! I cannot wait to order prints :)

May 7, 2012 - 10:03 pm

Shane - These are adorable! Ashley you are in trouble! I don’t know how you’re going to chose what to frame. Hunter is sl stinking cute!

May 8, 2012 - 10:29 am

Kathy - What a beautiful family!

May 8, 2012 - 12:46 pm

Shanna - I LOVE these shots! What a BEAUTIFUL family:)

May 8, 2012 - 1:07 pm

Diane Roberts - I vote for Ashley!!!

May 8, 2012 - 1:09 pm

jeremy meyers - Great pics

May 8, 2012 - 2:41 pm

Donna Edson - Great photos!!!! Hunter is such a little ham & just too darn cute!!!

May 8, 2012 - 7:41 pm

Mary Blount - Christy….lee is the cutest, happiest little boy,

May 13, 2012 - 8:14 pm

Anonymous - Wow! They are all wonderful!! Hunter is precious!!!

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