Preperation

Hello everyone! On the off chance that anyone still checks in on this blog every now again I figured I'd give you all a little update on what's been going down as of late. I've been working full time at my big girls job, surviving the holidays and every sickness that comes with winter, and living life!

But recently I was informed that my church was hosting Women's Business Fair in March. I've never really been on to say, "OH YAY!" to anything similar to these. Honestly because I was scared. I wasn't sure that I wanted my name to be spread out there for the world to see. OR worse. What if they hated me? But when I heard that my church was having one. I figured it was a compromise. Those are my people. It would be a safe zone right?!

So I begin to dig into preparations for the fair. And I'm excited to announce that the first piece is here!! I ordered two sample gallery wraps from Nations Photo Lab and I couldn't be more thrilled!! So I decided (thanks weirdie!) to post a few pictures I snapped (with my iphone. I know. I know.) of the wraps to show off their superbness!

I talked to my friend about which picture I should order. What of my work stood out her in my mind. She recommended a photo of my neice I took a few years back. To say I'm pleased with the outcome would be an understatement!!

For those of you that have been living on the other side of this photography moon. A gallery wrap is a picture that is printed on canvas and stretched around a frame. They are a nice touch if you are looking for something a little more artistic then an everyday print!!

Since Nations Photo Lab, Check them out here: http://www.nationsphotolab.com/?utm_source=msn&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=NPL was having a sale I decided to get two. Why not right?? So I scimmed through all my images I have on my hard drive and was hard pressed to find which image I wanted. I have plently of images of my babies but I figured I should pick something that showcased what else I could do. So I picked a family photo I recently took! I have known this family for a long time!! (I actually photographed their daughter when she was a day old!!) (Isn't she LOVELY??!)

Anyway, back to the point! Here is a picture of their family photo on a wrap!!

Alright!! So Mark your calenders March 23 & 24th Christ Community Church come on out and check my booth as well as many other amazing buisness that are show casing your talents!!

Love always, Charity

Kerri's SR Pictures

Well hellllllllloooooo there!

I see my goal of once a month went null and void. I'm sorry. Promosies should never have that life span. I'm here now though, does that count for anything? I sure hope so. It's a full-fill-ment, just a few months late. Oh well.

So a few weeks ago I had the sheer pleasure of photographing my friend Kerri. She is one of my girls from youth group. She is wonderful and so full of life, and when she told me she was nervous, my reply, "So am I." (: But that happens with every shoot. I get nervous, convince myself that I shouldn't be the one photographing my client. And I constantly ask myself, "What are they thinking." And then I meet up with them, a just moments into the shoot and interacting I realize. This is why. B/c it's fun, it sweet, it's fresh. It's full of light, laughs and beautiful images. Looking through the photos of Kerri I took, I was in awe. They took my breath away. What a gift. The chance to capture this moment in time. I am so grateful the constant opportunity I'm given. And every time I pray I don't jack it up. B/c after all like I said my first thought is always, "What the heck are they thinking?" With out further ado... here are some of the photos of our shoot.

Colby is 5!

So just recently I had the opportunity to photograph the cutest little boy EVER. Granted I may be a little biased because I've been photographing him for years OR maybe it's because he's my nephew and pretty much my favorite little boy on the planet!! I LOVE this boy.

I seriously I can't believe that he is 5 years old already! Isn't he adorable?

He needed to have his jacket on because he was "shivering, that's why I can't hold still." (:

Then he got 'baseball ready' for a few photos.

Look out world he's the next Cal Ripkin Jr! (: Only cuter!

Well Colby thank for the countless opportunities to take your picture. You are a light in my life. LOVE YOU!

Thanks for checking out my blog. Good night!!!

So I'm going to try this blog thing again. I know it seems that I can only blog once a year. So this time's goal: Blog more then once... maybe three times. Or maybe, just maybe a blog entry once a month?? Ha. Well I'll try. I have plenty of pictures to blog about... just no laptop to sit and watch TV while blogging with. So I just need to use better self-control. For the one person that reads this, Weirdie, I vow to attempt to update this blog at least once a month. I've got 2010 SR Banquet photos, SR pictures, baby pictures, T-ball pictures, 5 Year old pictures, & 8 year old photos..... Plenty to blog about. Therefore blog I will.

Now I know that blogs are always better with pictures... but I'm not on my own computer so I don't have any pictures. I'm sorry.

But have a good night.

Love,
Charity

It's been a while

Well it's been a while. I'm sorry. Turns out I'm not very good at this blogging. Which, eh not everybody is great at everything.

But I just wanted to say, Yes I do still know the password and my log in ID to this site. HA. :)

Pictures soon! I promise. I just did some SR pictures today, and family shots at the SR banquet last week, and a wedding next weekend. So I've got some material to work with. Yay!

And b/c posts are so much more fun with pictures. Here's one with me and some of the girls at the SR banquet. :) Arn't we fun?

In case you were wondering.... Julio told us to be tigers.... What Cassie is doing, I'm not so sure.

Anyway, I love you and be blessed!

Charity

Training

So I don't have any pictures today, but I woke up this morning and couldn't go back to sleep so I got up and decided to poke around on the computer for a spell. And it's been a while since I've put up a new post so. Anyway, yesterday I got home from an overnight training for the Ignite team. (Which is basically a core of kids in our youth group that is joined together by being leaders, sort of and have a heart for just searching out the Lord.) Anyway, I'm a leader and help out with it. But it was basically just a foundations training, Oh and plus fun time with everyone. Which was nice to get a refresher course on certain bible verses. But we watched a you tube video about Kim Walker she a musician and she sings this song, OH How He Loves Us. And it's just so incredible.... but it's so true how he loves us. But the lyrics just hit me every time and I just wanted to share them with you.

"He is jealous for me. Loves like a hurricane I am tree, bending beneath the weight of his wind and mercy. When all of a sudden I am unaware of these afflictions eclipsed by glory. And I realize just how beautiful and how great you affections are for me.

Oh how he loves, oh how he loves, HOW HE LOVES.

We are his portion and he is our prize. Drawn to redemption by the grace in his eyes. If grace is an ocean were all sinking. Heaven meets earth like a sloppy wet kiss. And my heart turns violently in my chest. I don’t have time to maintain these regrets when I think about the way… He loves us, Oh how he loves us, Oh how he loves, OH HOW HE LOVES."

Check out the video on You tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoC1ec-lYps

And check out her website to get the CD, which I will promptly be ordering.

http://www.jesusculture.org/

I just can't believe how real it is... But seriously think about how true this.

If his grace is an ocean then we are sinking.

Wow! Just wow.

So, I decided that all of the famous bloggers are right. A post is better with a picture so here goes:

This is the Ignite Team (this is the group photo from the retreat in November)

Anyway, I just thought I'd share this with you! I hope you all have a blessed day. And I pray that you all encounter just how great our father's love is for us!!

Summer Family Fun

Earlier this year, well May to be exact... I know, I know way to procrastinate right? Anyway, back to the point... in May of this year I took my assistant youth pastor, Jeremiah's family pictures. I has the opportunity a few years ago to take pictures of their baby Samuel when he was just a few months old and now was given the opportunity to capture their whole family's pictures. I was a little nervous b/c aside from when mommy and daddy are playing with him Samuel is a very serious child, like intimidatingly serious. SO I was nervous.... turns out I just happen to have the great niche of making even the most serious people smile. I'm not sure what is. I mean it's not like I walk around trying to be funny but I guess I had something on my face or something. Anyway to the pictures:

We started with the family... turns out Myalynn's as serious as her big brother.

Then they played a little:

Alright, alright back to business. I love Messiah Collage's campus. Thank You Messiah for always being open! :)

Just the babies. Samuel is so sweet to his baby sister.

Samuel's turn:

He sure is handsome isn't he?

Samuel and daddy playing together

Hehehehe this one just plain makes me smile! :)

And the pretty little girl.

This is my favorite shot of the day. Not only is it just plain adorable but it's an excellent example of our father's love for us. He's arms are wide open... constantly waiting for us to throw our arms open and run into his wonderful love!

SO CUTE!

There's the beautiful mommy!

Can anyone tell Father's day was coming up? ;)

Every once in a while when you are shooting by water a random boater or 5 will starting coming down the creak to distract your subjects. This is not always so bad, example... see below:

Jeremiah and Amy, thank you so much for allowing me to take pictures of your family. It has been such an honor to watch you family grow! Thank you so much for being a constant blessing my life! I love you guys!! OH and Jer lead worship on Sunday, thanks. ;)