THE PETERSENS

Growing up, my sister and I had our lives all planned out.  We were going to get married around the same time, pop out a few kids apiece while living next door to each other in the cul-de-sac of a nice neighborhood, and just watch our kids grow up being each other’s best friends.  Well, God had other plans for me and for her.  Right now, we live on opposite sides of the North American continent and she has a stellar teaching career while I am chasing my three little boys around all day.  Things didn’t quite turn out the way I pictured it, but it has happened the way God has written it and I can confidently say it is very, very GOOD.  My sister is soon to be married to a pretty “neat” guy next year.  They both love things like running, dogs, yummy restaurants and laughing all the time together.  It has been a joy to see where they have been and where they are now in their relationship with each other and with the Lord.  My heart is full and overflowing with love and pride for my gorgeous sister and my future brother-in-law.  Okay, now it is time for you to see their love shine!

My beautiful sister!!!!

Jennifer, Jonathan, Billy (the small dog) and Delilah (the BIG dog).

I love you guys…see you in July at your WEDDING!!!!!!

I had the privilege of being a second-shooter for Samantha Maxwell Photography again.  Weddings are full of stress, but they are also full of so much JOY.  This couple had chemistry and a great sense of humor, so it was fun to be a small part of their big day.  Here are a handful of my favorite shots!

As you can maybe tell from my last few blog posts, the presence of photography in my life has increased a little bit.  It excites me!  My love for photography grows with each session that I go on and a lot of that has to do with the great people that I meet.  A few weeks ago, I got to shoot this sweet family of 3.  They were referred to me by a friend of mine (thanks, Betsy!) and I am so glad!  We had a good time just walking around the Arboretum and getting to know one another.  Their little girl has got some spunk.  She seems to always be on the go.  And, her love for candy corn is unmatched!

Probably my favorite thing about these photo sessions is the fact that I get the honor of capturing a family’s love for another through the camera lens.  It is raw, vulnerable, sweet and glorious.  Glorious because the existence of every family unit is due to the sovereign hand of God.  It is a reminder to me that God is never surprised and He knows exactly what He is doing and it is GOOD.  Anyway, here is the {E} family and THEY are so GOOD!  Just take a look and see.

Look at this adorable girl!

Mother and daughter.

She is on the hunt for some candy corn…

…but only found some grass…

…now there’s that candy corn!

Girly pink shoes!

So happy!

What a gorgeous family.

Thank you, {E} Family, for letting me take your pictures.  Let’s do it again next year!