that's what life is made of. i read this, this morning, "you are as close to God as you choose to be", and this, "draw close to God and God will draw close to you." james 4:8. and then this, "when you understand that life is a test, you realize that nothing is insignificant in your life. even the smallest incident has significance for your character development. every day is an important day, and every second is a growth opportunity to deepen your character, to demonstrate love, or to depend on God". c.s. lewis said, "there are two kinds of people; those who say to God, 'thy will be done' and those to whom God says, 'all right then, have it your way'." (all quotes from the book, purpose driven life) i love that every morning is new and holds the potential for a fresh start. a new way of living. making good choices, or at least learning from bad choices. that's where my head is today.
newborn babies. i love the way they smell. i love how peaceful they are. i love the way their little bodies are perfect. i just adore newborns. i am definitely a baby person. so i guess it's natural that i would love to photograph them. i really do enjoy photographing pretty much every age...but there is something about newborns...
he was so sweet and content. i fell in love again...which i tend to do often when i photograph little ones : )
his big sister is such a character. she is so bright, it's almost scary. she talks like a little adult and is mature beyond her mere almost 2 years.
i think i bored her.
this last one is a favorite from the night. such a great family. i did briley's one year photos and knew that they were special people. i love the connection i have with people i photograph. i really, really do.
so, today is a new day and i'm hoping to making good choices in regard to how i spend my time. finding that balance that i'm always writing about.
God bless your day!
I LOVE these pics! I can only hope that when I do mine they turn out half s good! Awesome Becky! Enjoy your day!
Lynn
Posted by: Lynn | June 18, 2008 at 09:44 AM
Hi Becky! I recently discovered your blog and really like your work. I have always wondered how the black backgrounds appear so flawlessly black!! What do you lay down behind the subject so that there is no reflection from light sources in the room?
Posted by: Nichole | June 18, 2008 at 10:42 AM
adore those newborn shots b!
you are the best with newborns too, you really shine in that area and i can tell how much you LOVE IT!
t
Posted by: tara pollard pakosta | June 18, 2008 at 02:29 PM
Oh my, these brought tears to my eyes..what a sweet little one...makes me so want another one...beautiful. Jogirl
Posted by: Jogirl | June 18, 2008 at 06:29 PM
Thanks for sharing your findings. Your words are always so inspiring. I wrote that first verse down in my day planner this morning. So simple yet so profound.
Photos look magnificent! I did a shoot with two little girls that wore dresses just like "big sister's" above. You'll have to watch for a post about them!
Take care bud!
:)
Posted by: Cara | June 19, 2008 at 08:05 AM
needed those words today becks.
happy thursday!
xoxo
Posted by: kerry lynn | June 19, 2008 at 02:28 PM