mercy me.

This is Mercy.

She makes me melt.

That's all.

getting ready for the best day ever.

 I was not supposed to touch my camera.

Nick and Katlyn were adamant.

"You get a disposable and twelve shots.  That's it."

I agreed, knowing their wedding photography was in the best of hands.

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I did manage to capture a few images of the early part of the day,

then handed my camera off to a friend who documented some special moments.

I'll share some of those later, but for now,

here are my eleven pictures of the day.

It was the best day ever.

 

Doesn't every bride and groom lie on the floor and eat bananas before they walk down the aisle?

loves me. loves me not.

He loves me.  He loves me not.

Millie style. 

Love her.

No question.

love me some huettes.

This is one of my favorite families on the planet.

We've done a lot of life together.

When I count my blessings...their names are near the top of the list.

While I did capture a few nicely posed family pictures,

there's something about this one that just kinda tells it all.

I love every thing about it.

I love the people even more!

 

 Huette Grandbabies:  Born on three different continents.

Knit together as only God can do.

 These family shots will obsolete soon.

My camera cannot keep up with these people.

 And of course, we had to take some shots of Princess Nicole and her court.

 

Sweet princesses, every one.
They bear the image of their King.

 

I am a princess. All girls are.

Even if they live in tiny old attics.

Even if they dress in rags, even if they aren't pretty, or smart, or young.

They're still princesses.

All of us.

Didn't your father ever tell you that?

Didn't he?

  - Frances Hodgson Burnett, A Little Princess

last shall be first.

 This was the last picture of the day.

But I'm sharing it first.

Because Caroline is so cute

and by the end of the session,

she decided to become quite the model!

 

I met the Engle family at 7:30 am when all the dog walkers were out at Ewing Park.

There's quite a canine community there,

so oftentimes the pups are unleashed

and get ahead of their owners

and find open diaper bags

and mistake the bags 

for a fire hydrant

or tree.

Do I need to spell it out?

Let's just say,

I will always keep my camera bag zipped

at 7:30 am

in Ewing Park.

Let me also say that Erin Engle is very gracious when unleashed pups

mistake her diaper bag

for a fire hydrant

or tree.

 

As always, it's a pleasure taking pictures for this family....

Precious Sisters.

Watch for July's Project 365 post. 

You'll see another lovely image of Anneka and Caroline.

spectacular, unforgettable, kingdom exhibition.

 

There is an infinite depth of beauty to be discovered and known,

regardless of our inability to ever fully grasp it.

Illuminated by the Creator who calls us into childlike wonder of the marvels of creation;

who, in complete love and wisdom,

anticipates the reciprocal adoration of His children;

He, Himself the continuous, self-sustaining exhale from whom all life breathes and owes itself to - He will be adored.

I will adore Him. 

He is Beauty. 

 

Katlyn Elizabeth Durham

 

 

For her final project as an undergraduate student,

Katlyn hosted an art exhibition last weekend.

Oils, watercolors, sketches, photography, poetry all gathered to reflect the beauty of the Creator.

There was quite a gathering of friends, family, art-goers,

and people off the street flagged down by K's adorable sisters...

 

Kentucky girls sans sandals.

 

 Now there's some fine art!!

Congratulations on a great show, Katlyn!

We're proud of you.



levine family.

 Every few months or so, we catch up with the Levine family.

We met again last week at McGraw Park.

The fountain was spraying and the weather was perfect.

Their colorful clothing choices were so fresh and summery.

Henry and Lucy brought their smiles and personalities.

The result?

Some pretty sweet pics of a pretty sweet family.

See ya later!