Category: Portrait

I’ve been saving this wonderful bunch of photos for a rainy day. Today’s not rainy in the least- it’s wonderfully sunny! It’s also absolutely freezing though, so I thought I’d momentarily transport us to the warm balmy version of my favorite Holland beach. I’m also currently quite cozy at my local coffee shop with my mug and gluten-free zucchini bread and not nearly ready for the frigid walk home.

There was a day this summer that Eric and I decided to hit the beach despite the fog and clouds. No sooner had we arrived than I texted Sophie and told her I was going to need to take some photos of her! Holland is notoriously humid most days of the summer, but this day was something else. Sophie and Abby have been friends all through high school, and they were so much fun to capture in the beautifully dramatic fog. Friendship is such an important part of life that we rarely celebrate. It’s an opportunity to care for another person just because we choose to- not out of obligation or some condition. I love seeing these two sweet friends grow together and I know they’ll remain close through the coming changes that graduation and post- high school life will bring.

August 2014

Well, people, it snowed last week. Also, it’s Novemeber. I think it’s safe to say that it’s finally socially acceptable to listen to Christmas music!! (I’m ok with not being socially acceptable- which is why I started listening to it 3 weeks ago…) And for those of you who think it’s not time yet: JUST DO IT! Christmas music is scientifically proven to increase joy, fulfillment, and life expectancy for 100% of listeners. Probably. So now that we’re all in agreement there, let’s move on.

I had a great time taking Anders’ photos over the summer! He was such a good sport and we had a lot of fun running around the south side of Holland. I love it when my clients come with some ideas and creativity of their own- it’s such a gift to me that their personalities can come out in their photos. Anders was definitely one of those people, and he was so easy to work with.

September 2014

Ok, world. I guess it’s high time I share these with you! I’ve been hoarding them for a while now, mostly because I’ve had no idea how I would choose which ones to post when I want to post them all! Alas, here they are.

Sophie is someone who you can relax around. She’s that person who brings a feeling of calm and that everything is ok into every room she’s in. She’s always been that way. When we were little, it looked like little-toddler-Sophie bringing me all my stuffed animals, one by one, when I was crying on my bed about who knows what. Now, it looks like all-grown-up-Sophie always taking the time to listen, always having a hand to hold. I’ve watched my little sister grow up this way. If you know me and my spit-fire, impulsive, clumsy personality, it should be no wonder that her patience and calming spirit baffle me. Sophie has watched her 5 older siblings grow up and move away to college over the past 10 years, and now it’s her turn! I know that this young woman is going to continue to bring peace and right-ness into all the future rooms she is going to walk into.

Alright, now that I’m crying I guess I’ll show you some pictures. Love you to pieces, Soph!