Photographing: Families, Faith, Food & Fun!

Marty, Missy & Maddy

10.21.09

Okay, I had a lot to write about this crazy, sweet and fun-loving family… but I just got a Facebook comment from Missy hinting that she was going to stay awake tonight to see her Sneak Peeks. Since my bedtime has been around 2:30am each night this week, I decided to quickly post her images where she can go to bed at a decent time tonight.

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Maddy- always pretty and fashionable…
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Waiting for Jackson…
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The last time I photographed this family, Marty had requested a few shots with his Bible. I loved the images we captured that day, as well the Story Board Missy created for Marty with those meaningful images. Well, let’s just say Marty had another ‘creative‘ idea for this maternity session.

I learned 2 valuable lessons from these next images:
1. When a client makes a request that could potentially jeopardize the integrity of my business, it’s okay to politely decline.
2. Before I ‘promise’ to post a ridiculously crazy ‘desired’ image on my blog for the world to see, make sure the image properly represents the style and feel I’ve worked so hard to establish. Just kidding. You know I totally love you guys. Your craziness is part of the reason I LOVE our sessions together!

bDSC_0119n I’m finishing this post. I have more to say, but Missy (and Jackson) needs their sleep!

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Jeff, Meghan & Kohen

10.20.09

Have you ever met a couple who, after spending just a short amount of time with them, you think, “I love everything about them!” Well, that’s how I feel about Meghan and Jeff each time I photograph them.
bM&J-1 Naturally, it’s no surprise I think Koken is pretty cool too. Just look at this kid… bDSC_0532n

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Why am I posting the last (and most random) shot of our session? I’m posting it because, yes, you guessed it… It’s symbolic to me. (If you haven’t already noticed, images tend to mean far more to me than just a cute subject.) Just to prove how mushy I can be, let me explain…

To me, it shows big daddy-fingers patiently and carefully handing over one of Kohen’s favorite things in the world. And just to make it even a little sweeter, I love the contrast between Jeff’s fingers and those sweet, little baby fingers. bDSC_0637bw
Jeff & Meghan- I wasn’t kidding when I told you I said, “YEAH!” outloud when I got your email that you wanted to set-up a session. It’s always such a treat to photograph you all!

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Hamilton Mill Fall Festival

10.19.09

I was tickled when Hamilton Mill neighborhood asked me to be the official photographer for their Fall Festival on Saturday. I absolutely love shooting events and festivals because I’m nuts over details, colors, textures, random animals, and mostly, kids! Although I would have still taken my own kids and ended-up shooting a few of these wonderful subjects for fun, I felt a lot more comfortable enthusiastically squatting down to shoot a clown’s multi-colored paint brushes when I could give the excuse that it’s ‘for the neighborhood.’ Untitled-1

To view ALL the photos from the day:

Visit: http://www.christymartinphotography.com
Click on ‘website’
Click on “VIEW PROOFS”
Password: hamiltonmill

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Micah

10.17.09

It appears Micah really likes being photographed.

We did an outfit change. He was happy.
He stepped in poop. He remained happy.

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Have you ever seen something happen in your head before it actually happened in real life?

Fast forward to the end of our session…
I was talking to Micah’s parents as he propped himself against an old building. Almost in slow-mode, I saw his little fingers start to twist the pipe coming out of the ground. Yep- you know what came next!

To me, this series represents the curious and mischievous side of all little boys this age… bUntitled-1

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See you next time, Micah!

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Getting to know Danielle…

10.13.09

Although I didn’t know Danielle that well, I was already pretty sure I was going to love her. Each week, Danielle helps leads worship for the kids at 12Stone. Before our session, my view of Danielle was a cute, fun-loving girl who could always get my class of 4-year old kids happy by singing “God loves you and me. Jump up… Jump down… Jump all around. God loves you and me.”

However, as I began to photograph and get to know her more, I realized she has many different sides that I’d never seen. First of all, she has a great sense of humor! I just love how she bites her tongue right before she breaks into a laugh… bDSC_0082n

I also learned that Danielle is extremely photogentic and very fun to photograph…
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She is also a very talented and creative person… bDSC_0153n
My personal favorite… Just like me, her love for photography began before she graduated high school!
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After spending time with her, this ‘cute, fun-loving girl,’ suddenly turned into an artistic, humorous and gorgeous person.
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I can’t wait to see what paths you choose. I know there are a lot of wonderful things in store for you!

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Childhood Sweethearts

10.12.09

Kathy tells the story just like it was yesterday. Robert had just returned home from a trip when he became very nauseous. She knew right away something wasn’t right. By the time the ambulance got him to the hospital, her childhood sweetheart and the man she still adored was no longer the same person lying in the hospital bed in front of her.

Kathy and her family have been through many difficult times in the past year and a half. However, Kathy and her children continue to lovingly take care of Robert day in and day out. Instead of dwelling on the pain their hearts have felt, Kathy chooses to celebrate and enjoy their time with Robert. bDSC_0146n
While I shot these pictures of Sean and Kristina…
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I glanced over at Kathy and witnessed the most beautiful picture of committment, kindness and love…
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As the family all held hands for the last photo, I felt such a strong feeling of warmth and affection. bDSC_0188bw

Not only was I so honored to meet and photograph your family, I felt so blessed to see a true example of unconditional love.

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Riley & Keegan

10.11.09

Jennifer and I met in kindergarten and have been friends ever since. When I go back to Arizona, it’s always such a treat to stay with her family. This time was VERY special! Keegan was born just a few days before I arrived.

After shooting two days in a row, my favorite method of relaxation was coming home, putting on my pajamas (even when it was only 2pm) and curling up on the couch with Keegan. Watching HGTV with a newborn baby on my belly was a vacation in itself! Untitled-1