As promised here's day two of Stephanie and DJ's celebration...
Despite the rain showers Steph and DJ were still game for going down to the beach for some sunset pictures
The soft pink and bright green were a perfect combo
I adore twirling girls...
I love a reception where people show off their dance skills...
this would be the groom!
Want more? Then enjoy their slideshow...
**This was my first wedding of the season which has significance. Many of you know that almost ten months ago my husband unexpectedly passed away. It is a moment that altered my life and continues to impact my journey. A big question was if I would continue wedding photography. I had to make the difficult decision to end my contract with many of my couples for various reasons. But I choose to keep some of the wedding for special circumstances but it wasn't without a hesitate heart. Would I be ready? Could I enter into the wedding day with my full heart and creative energy? As a photographer, an artist, a celebrator of life I couldn't do this job half-hearted. But picking up my camera has been very healing for me...Mike, my husband, was my biggest fan and I knew it would dishonor him and his love for me if I quit photography. And the couples I have been able to work with are nothing short of amazing! I truly feel like God meant for me to capture their days.
I have found life and joy again in photography. And I know that my personal loss will enrich how I "see" things...Every image I capture holds more intimacy and love.
With this new sense of affirmation I am excited to re-create some aspects of my photography business. I will continue to capture weddings, so please send me a note if you have an upcoming event. I look forward to entering into your story...
Despite the rain showers Steph and DJ were still game for going down to the beach for some sunset pictures
The soft pink and bright green were a perfect combo
I adore twirling girls...
I love a reception where people show off their dance skills...
this would be the groom!
Want more? Then enjoy their slideshow...**This was my first wedding of the season which has significance. Many of you know that almost ten months ago my husband unexpectedly passed away. It is a moment that altered my life and continues to impact my journey. A big question was if I would continue wedding photography. I had to make the difficult decision to end my contract with many of my couples for various reasons. But I choose to keep some of the wedding for special circumstances but it wasn't without a hesitate heart. Would I be ready? Could I enter into the wedding day with my full heart and creative energy? As a photographer, an artist, a celebrator of life I couldn't do this job half-hearted. But picking up my camera has been very healing for me...Mike, my husband, was my biggest fan and I knew it would dishonor him and his love for me if I quit photography. And the couples I have been able to work with are nothing short of amazing! I truly feel like God meant for me to capture their days.
I have found life and joy again in photography. And I know that my personal loss will enrich how I "see" things...Every image I capture holds more intimacy and love.
With this new sense of affirmation I am excited to re-create some aspects of my photography business. I will continue to capture weddings, so please send me a note if you have an upcoming event. I look forward to entering into your story...
7 comments:
This makes my heart smile kelly!
it warms my heart to hear you say those things again... i've always enjoyed seeing life through your lens kelly.
Oh Kelly this post made my day! I am sooo excited to again stalk your blog and see the lovely images jump out of the page at me. I only met Mike the one time at the wedding show @ the museum, and it was obvious how proud of you he was.
Yes!!!! So happy to read this! Beautiful work, Kelly. It's wonderful to see your graceful touch in these photos and to know that your passion has been re-ignited :).
Kelly, I am so glad to hear this! You have such a wonderful * loving spirit---exactly what people should be surrounded by on such a special day:-)
Kelly...my heart nearly leaped for joy when I read your comment! This is what you are meant to do! Mikie was so proud of you and I know if he is looking down he has the biggest smile on his face.. He is bragging, right now, to all of our loved ones about YOU!! Can one brag in heaven??? You are the BEST!!!!!!
Love ya, Kel! This post is so touching and you honestly have such a way with words that is speaks to my heart! I felt honored to be a part of this wedding with you! You have such a sweet spirit and anyone who hires you to photograph their day will be so incredibly blessed! I am so thankful for your friendship! Yay for picking up your camera again!
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