Meet Molly. She came all the way from Wabash to have her senior photos taken on a rainy afternoon. Though you wouldn’t know it, this smile totally brightened the day. Molly, you are ADORABLE in this photo. I personally love photos where people look warm and inviting. Like someone you want to go sit in…
Monthly Archives: September 2009
My advice to single people is if you are a nerd, try very hard to find another nerd to spend the rest of your life with. Then, when you get the crazy idea at 10:30 on a Saturday night to learn how to sew, they won’t even hesitate. In fact, they will be totally excited…
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that scarf sounds soooo cute. I’ve been wanting to make one for a long time now. :]
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Oh suggestions for sewing….Even though Miles is too big for BabyLegs. Use the same idea for cutting off the socks and heming them, but sew the ‘Baby Legs’ to a matching short sleeve shirt that Miles will mostlikely outgrow by this winter.
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I love that you guys did this together! I also love th t- shirt tote idea. I have a metric ton of old t-shirts from an intro to sewing class I used to teach and now one more creative and useful way to make them go away! Woot! So what is miles going to be for Halloween? There are tons of simple patterns out there that can be adapted to make just about anything, so I personally would start with an idea and then go pattern searching. I am so excited that you guys have discovered sewing together! Also, jelous of the couples massage…. I will have to bookmark this post to remind Jeff that 4 is the side by side massage anniversary!
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LOVE IT!!! sewing machines are very fascinating, but I definitely have no idea how to work one 🙁 oh and john’s bag is HILARIOUS
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You guys are hilarious! John’s bag really does look like a giant pair of underwear. I’ve seen people use old sweaters to make pillow covers, and they usually turn out really cool. The biggest unfinished project I have is actually from high school….I cut all of my cheerleading and dance tshirts to make a quilt–the shirts are all sewn together but there is definitely no back to it. I have a feeling it will never get done.
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You 2 have got to be the cutest couple ever!!! Not very many couples can say they have sewn together, SO fun!! Oh and this website is super cool for sewing projects. http://www.craftbits.com/sewing-crafts
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yeah -so glad it came out of the closet! love the stretchy underwear bag and of course the scarf modification – perfect first time projects! I know miles is out of baby legs but my drew still wears some of penny’s and calls them pirate arms – of course i made them out of socks with skulls and crossbones – it’s hilarious and fits his personality – i can see miles enjoying them. start by making a basic cape for miles – it will be super easy – promise! that and get a basic pattern for sleep pants and make that little boy some jammies in fun fabric that he picks out! oh the possibilities are endless!
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I wanted to go on record as the only male commenting here: Even though I have not seen you two in three years, I can totally see you too in that evening. That is the simple bliss that comes with family, age and creativity.
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I love to sew but my portfolio contains 85% Halloween costumes! Love the bags — keep having fun with your sewing machine! Another easy project — I got some silk drapes on clearance and made reusable gift bags (with gold cord for ties) that look great under the tree at Christmas!
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hahaha!!! I am SO DYING to see the video!! 😉
I pulled out my dust covered sewing machine once. I am clueless when it comes to sewing too. But I wanted to make rag curlers for my daughter (ala Little House on the Prairie) and when my husband walked in the room he all but took over the project. Driving a sewing machine is THRILLING. 😉
Nice work on your bags. You are quite a seamstress. 🙂
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Betsy- John’s bag made me literally laugh out loud today in the library and EVERYONE was staring at me, what a hilarious creation! i love the t-shirt idea 🙂 so cute! what a fun idea!
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I’ve been reading your blog for a loooong time, but never posted a comment! Todays post had me rolling with laughter, seriously… that bag made out of the undershirt!!! I’m still laughing right now!!! =D
I have a unfinished scarf sitting below my nightstand… I started knitting it when I was pregnant with my first baby (she’ll be 10 soon, just to give you an idea!).
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a. our baby, would love some babylegs 🙂 b. i saw that tote in ‘family fun’, i actually showed another teacher bc its such a cute easy idea! 3. make some throw pillows, they are SUPER EASY!!
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I love it! Way to spend a night together! 🙂 And happy early anniversary!
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Happy Anniversary!
I’ll have to try out the tshirt bags too — I decided yesterday to do a bigger undertaking of sewing machine craftiness (a quilt to use for sessions) once the holiday rush is over. Considering how much the bobbin holder hated me years ago, it should be interesting!
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Betsy, This looks SO fun! I’ve been wanting to pick up sewing for a while now, so you guys have given me inspiration. And tomorrow night, you can talk to my hubby about how multi-purpose those sleeves to T-shirts can be. You do NOT want to see what he looks like when he wears his to run in when it’s cold. OMG IT’S RIDICULOUS.
BTW: I have this book and would be more than willing to share 😉
http://www.amazon.com/Lotta-Jansdotters-Simple-Sewing-How/dp/0811852571
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[…] full circle and are back to the plan of making his costume. Lord help us. I mean, we are going from making a tote bag that looks like stretched out underwear to hopefully something adorable for Miles to wear. Wish. Us. […]
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[…] another pirate, or his next possible costume, Peter Pan. (Does anybody recognize that bag from a craft project a couple years ago? If so, you win at being my most loyal blog […]
If this wasn’t my kid, I would seriously think he was at least going in the first grade. (Then again, I have always stunk at guessing ages…) Here’s our little guy, all dressed and ready to go for his first day of preschool. (So he’s two and a half years old. Am I the only…
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Miles has a great sense of style! 🙂 He looks like an awesome little man.
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Bets, this picture just blew us away! This child is growing up way toooo fast–and we are missing out by living so far away. Why not move to South Carolina?
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he keeps getting cuter and cuter!!!!! and Miles definitely looks older than preschool 🙂
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He is ridiculously cute! And yes, I’d never guess he was only two and a half. 🙂
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2 1/2? Really? He does look much older. Anyone found a way to slow down time? I bet he has a fantastic time at preschool!
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AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!! I know I’m saying this with EVERY blog entry… but AYKM to how GROWN UP HE LOOOOKS?!
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What a big kid!
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what a stud. he’s going to have a girlfriend by next week. believe me, i teach preschool…i know what the ladies look for. 😉 keep a short leash on him ma!
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OMG, he does look so much older!!! What a stylish boy!
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So why does his backpack look so normal on him? 🙂 He looks so adorable on his first day! How did they grow up so fast?!
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HOLY CRAP – are you putting growth hormones in his milk Bets? This post is INSANE! (speaking of insane, that kid is INSANELY adorable 😉
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[…] Miles is back at preschool for his second year now and he is like a fish in water. Actually we both are. (Minus my one carpool pick up drama where I was the idiot mom holding up the whole line.) There was no drama for his mama this year as going to preschool was no big thing. (Last year it was his first year and of course, I was all a twitter preparing for it.) Last year I was able to get that perfect shot of him right before he got out the door. This year? Well, with a six week old in tow there was no time for photos. (Blargh!) So I frantically snapped shots paparazzi style in the parking lot, dodging other parents. (Here’s last year’s first day of school shot.) […]
I got an email from the sweet mommy of this beautiful family, Valerie, needing a photo shoot. Not just of this adorable little guy, who just happens to be named Miles… …but of her entire 15 person family. Now, I don’t photograph families larger than six people, however, but as you see here, sometimes you…
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wow betsy, this is amazing. what a special and beautiful family!! the story gives me goosebumps… they are in my prayers as well 🙂
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Betsy, I don’t know you personally but you have captured photos of some of the best people in my life. I am close friends with Lauren Houser, and Jessica Gensic is the leader of my bible study. These pictures brought tears to my eyes, because this family is so close to my heart thank you for showing their beauty through these pictures i am so in love with your work!
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Betsy, this session is just absolutely outstanding. What a beautiful and fun family, and your work in capturing such joy-filled images of so many people (and toddlers too!) is just amazing. My thoughts and prayers are with them.
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Oh Betsy, please your tender soul for being able to capture the very essence of what a beautiful family is. I don’t know this family, but have had my own experience with cancer. For this very brief moment, you helped this family to see “normal” again…you helped this family to freeze their love. Probably some of my most favorite photos you’ve done.
And for the family,
“Lord I pray that You will lay Your healing hands on this family. That you will give Julie the courage to fight, but to be her Savior when she most needs you. God I pray that You will comfort Julie’s husband, children and grandchildren, that they will know in their heart that in all things You have a plan and a purpose. Father I ask that You will bring the most skilled and knowledgeable doctors into Julie’s life, that they may find the best way to beat this dreadful disease. And most importantly, though I never have met this beautiful family, I thank You for them, for their example of genuine family love and bonding. I pray that you bless this family and protect them throughout this journey they are now on. I pray this in your name. Amen.”
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What a beautiful family! The one of the Grandparents and their Grandbabies is so precious, I am sure they will cherish these shots forever!!
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Wow I dont even have words to describe how much I love them! We sat around the computer, mom, dad, adam and I and after the slide show we all had tears in our eyes! They are so wonderful, thanks because you have given our family such a beautiful gift to treasure forever! And oh my goodness, then the comments are making us cry too!! Thanks so much Betsy!
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Thankyou for capturing my beautiful daughter and family on film. This moment in time is documented forever, and is also preserved in my heart. God has answered our prayers.
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This is one beautiful family! WOW:) I will most definitely keep Julie in prayer. May she find peace and comfort, and complete healing.
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Oh and how could l forget, Thank you John for writing that beautiful song for our slide show, we feel so special!
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no surprise BUT i am in love with these photos. best betsy king shoot yet. promise it is.
love love love love love these and the people in them.
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Every single picture is absolutely perfect! I love them all! The thoughts that you expressed with each one touched my heart. You are one special person, Betsy King…and one outstanding photographic artist! Thank you for the investment you and your husband have made in this amazing family! May God bless all of your efforts as you honor Him!
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I have watched the slide show over and over.I realize how difficult this had to be for you. And also what a masterpiece that only through GOD you created… Bless you my loving daughter. GOD’s GRACE to this precious family. BELIEVE!
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Love you Julie ~ she’s captured your beautiful family perfectly!
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Julie and Steve,
What beautiful pictures and so representative of your beautiful family. We have been and are continuing to pray for both of you and all of your family during this time. God is in control. If He brings you to it, He will get you through it. God Bless all of you.
We love you, Ray and Judy
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Betsy, You did SUCH an amazing job with this session! Such a beautiful family with so much love!
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your pictures are sooo adorable! Everyone always is looking like there having the time of their life with you. I loved taking my pictures with you and cant wait to see them!! 🙂
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Betsy, you are such an amazing photographer. I can see by the photos that this family is so full of love…You have given them such a precious gift.
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This was amazing. Thanks to you and Jon for such a touching photoshoot. I will be thinking of this family. I get goose bumps looking at the love in her husbands eyes in the one of just the two of them. I can tell he is thinking “We can do this.”
Amazing, Betsy.
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What an amazing story you did on our son,Steve and daughter-in-law, Julie and their family. Our prayer is that God will continue to give them strength in the days ahead. God is in control and we trust HIM for complete healing for Julie!
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The music is PERFECT! And I love the session. Big families can be hard but this one looks like they had great energy and fun! What a blessing! Prayers for Julie’s healing!! 🙂
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Betsy, I don’t know you and am only a friend of a friend to this family (my friend Joan DeMerchant forwarded this for me to see). But the saying “a picture is worth a thousand words?” Well you have created a million words with your gift of photography. God has used you in a most mpressive way. It was nice for me to see pictures of people that I have prayed for that I didn’t know but were on our church Prayer Chain. My prayers continue for this family. Your comments with the pictures touched my heart as well as reading comments of others here. Boy talk about tears…but they were tears of blessings.
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Betsy, these are awesome! I can’t tell you how much Val and I appreciate you fitting us in to your schedule and taking such phenomenal pictures of the fam. You have ministered to our family through your talent, and we are all so grateful. And Val and I can’t stop looking at how you captured our little Miles, what a handsome dude.
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The photos are remarkable. Not just because they are of my family and people I love so much, but because you captured our spirit, love for each other, and togetherness so well. Thank you, Betsy, for the gift you’ve given us. And to John, thank you for writing an inspiring piece that narrated in emotion what no one could have said in words. Betsy and John–what an incredible team you are! And finally, I must add, considering it was at least 100 degrees outside during that shoot, how impressed I am that none of us appear glistening and sweaty…what magic!
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Betsy…these are beautiful pictures of a beautiful family! John…the music was so perfect! Julie…you are a beautiful woman with a beautiful family! I’m sitting here overwhelmed with emotion right now, and am going to be praying for you. I know that God will bring you through this stronger than ever. God bless you real good!!!
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This town is sometimes wonderfully small. I met Julie in august of 1994. She was the consultant at my neighbors pampered chef party. Within a month I started selling for her. Julie was my mentor, my director, my role model and my friend. We worked together for almost ten years. The impact she had on my life I still feel today. Our lives went in different directions after I became a single parent, but the things she taught me about being a business woman, a mother and a good human are still with me today. All the little vongunten kids are grown up with kids of their own now! it makes my heart happy in this difficult time to see them all rally around this amazing woman and her wonderful husband. Positive thoughts to you all. Thank you Betsy for sharing this moment.
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Ahhhh the VonGunten clan, Fort Wayne’s finest! Betsy, like everyone else has said-you absolutely captured the essence of this family’s spirit. These pictures are beautiful, all your pictures always are (because you’re talented beyond measure when you stick that camera in your hand), but these are especially good. Maybe it’s because I know these peeps and they aren’t acting in these photos-they truly are carefree, loving, and beautiful all the way around and through. They always seem to be cracking up about something! So fun to be around. Props to Julie and Steve for making such a gorgeous and whole-hearted family who all are bursting with love for Jesus.
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This is Pastor Joel and Judy DeSelm. We so much enjoyed looking at the pictures of your wonderful family. We deeply love you all and miss you like crazy.
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We so much enjoyed looking at the pictures of your wonderful family. We deeply love you all and miss you guys like crazy. We are continuing to pray for you and trust God for His best.
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just reread this precious site. John the music is awesome..I have listened to it over and over..The comments surly show how great the two of you are…I pray for this precious family . AGAIN I must boast how proud I am of you… hugs MOM
Meet Denny, June, Michele, Kevin, Lexi and Zoe. (Lexi and Zoe would be the cutie pie pups.) Friday evening I ventured up North to what is now known as mosquito country (so sorry for all the bug bites Kevin and Denny!) for a session that was a gift to Michele’s parents for their anniversary. (Awwwwww!…
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Great pictures, as always! I love the first one of Lexi. She cracks me up when she has her tongue hanging out of the side of her mouth like that!!
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PS and thanks to Michele for the pose in the last pic!! I can’t imagine it looks anything like she was hoping, but it’s still super cute!!! Thanks Michele!!!
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LOVE the 1st pic. Dogs are so difficult to photograph and this is a great picture. Such a cute couple too 🙂
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Love these! I’m seeing a trend today on blogs. People and their dogs! (Melissa Jill has them too). 🙂
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These are great! Love the color.
What a gorgeous girl! Her eyes are just stunning. I love the one of her laughing against the fence. (I can totally see Britney in her hey-day there!)
I love this location (I’ve seen it in other of your sessions). So cool.
Looking BEAUTIFUL Molly!! 🙂
She is stunning! Love that shot of her laying down – it just brings out her eyes so much!
What beautiful photos…the KA POW eye shot is my fav. What a beautiful girl!
Great job on these Betsy!
We have a very poor showing for senior portraits in New Zealand, it’s an area of huge opportunity and seeing fantastic pictures like this gives me so much inspiration. I feel like I can set the world on fire by launching senior shoots to a really high level. Thank you for being so good!