I’m trying out a new way to tell the story of my latest shoot for today’s blog post. So sit back and check out the story of Emily & Brett’s family. It starts out with Brett & Emily, showing their snuggly side and their big loving smiles. Oh it warms my heart to see such…
At a photography workshop I attended a couple months ago (I hope someday I can get around to blogging that cool experience…) we learned how to use fans to create movement and drama in a studio setting. Well, thank you very much good old fashioned outdoor wind for doing the very same thing. Here’s my…
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Beautiful! And I love your little birdie. 🙂
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Gorgeous! Can’t wait to see more!
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Beautiful! Can’t wait to see the rest, Bets!
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She’s beautiful! You attract the most beautiful seniors. Must be because you are so beautiful yourself.
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I agree with all comments!! She is gorgeous! You always do amazing work…can’t wait to see the rest. Have a great day!
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you keep amazing me with every new post!! can’t wait to see the rest of her shoot!
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What a pretty girl! I want her shirt and tan 🙂
A couple posts back you saw Miles wearing his “rock star” Tee while he scarfed down some cookies and played monkey on our kitchen furniture. Well, I got that shirt as an assignment (a very fun one, for a dear internet friend) to get some photos of Miles wearing it for Paper lili’s clothing website….
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miles= cuteness overload
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It is so fun to be able to finally hear all the things going on in their little minds, isn’t it? They spend a couple years just soaking it all in and it’s a gift to discover what they’ve been learning from us. For Miles, I think it’s good things. 🙂 Love that last shot–looks all boy!
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Maybe it’s the shoes?! 🙂
The picture of John sprinting out of the frame is cracking me up!
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There are so many things to love about this post: Miles’ shoes, John’s shoes, Miles’ smile, Miles’ cute little phrases …ahhh…miss you girl!
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We grandparents LOVED that post! More! More!
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He would have won that baby contest for sure, this year!
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we got our rockstar shirt today! Too cute! I’m a bit confused though, in the 4 square pic it looks like Miles may be having a meltdown, or start of one…i’m pretty sure that he doesn’t have those and only my son has the 2 year old meltdowns…. is it true?
His little sayings are so cute! All I hear is “no, eat, mine, love, no, body parts, mine, nap, no, bye” the rest is jibberish.
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What a sweet pea.
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How adorable is that? Love the T! Love the smiles!
Ahhhhhh, it’s a SECOND reallllly late night for me. Kindermusik is going to come awfully early!! I NEED to get to bed! Tonight’s late night was from Instant Messaging with a fellow photographer until 2 AM. (I’ll give you one guess to figure out who else was up this late.) Sooooo, I have to keep…
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Wow, that is one good lookin’ senior!
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Oh Betsy, Penny is so proud…we love you. Thank you a million times.
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Yay! A boy! 😉 Congratulations to your nephew.
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I agree with April, That is one good lookin’ senior.
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He looks so handsome! Nothing like waiting until the last minute, huh.
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sorry that i booked you at the last minute XD. but i had fun tho 🙂
If you follow my Twitter or Facebook, you might have said to yourself lately, “What is wrong with Betsy?” At least that what I would think if I was watching me through a fishbowl. If you don’t follow me, I’ve just been commenting on being annoyed, grouchy or emotional lately. I’m AWESOME when I’m totally…
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For those of you who know the WHOLE story, as I wrote this post, “Somewhere over the rainbow” came on my Pandora.
Hey Betsy, GO TO BED!!!
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Betsy,
I have followed your blog for some time now and do remember ‘Over the Rainbow’…I’m sure you got chills. But just a reminder that Andy is very much still with you. Your strength and courage amaze not only me, but thousands of others that follow your blog. Take one day at a time and your Faith will carry you through these next couple months.
~April
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This post brought tears to my eyes. I’ll always remember July 4, and of course, rainbows. Sending lots of love and hugs your way…
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Such a touching post. This line in particular is just so beautiful: “Hopefully sharing my story will help the pain crumble away a bit so I can remember the memories not pressed into my bones, but the good stuff illuminating my heart.”
Sending cyber hugs, thanks for sharing ALL of you. =)
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Betsy- I’ve been following your blog for awhile now and I comment here and there but this one is a must for me. Please know your thoughts and prayers are with you. I lost my high school sweetheart the week before Christmas over 9 yrs ago in a car accident. Now I know the reason of loss is way different but I still know that feeling of the time of year. I was supposed to be celebrating the holiday season during that time I remember spending time in Parkview in the ICU hoping for him to wake up. It does put you in a slump…for me I remember certain things from the hospital depending on what day it was.
Andy and my Jeremy are in a better place where they can be themselves again. I always told his nephews that when it thundered outside it was Jeremy bowling and when it lightened it was him taking pictures of us to keep us close to him in heaven. Even though I knew it was just something to make them feel better I myself wanted to believe that as well to make myself feel better. So during these next summer months if you want you can think that too. 😉
Take care and you’ll be in my thoughts.
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Thank you for expressing yourself. I am so very proud of you and find myself speechless. As your Mother, who knows the pain and grief you have experienced, I want you to know , that in you I find strength, sunshine, happiness. You feed my soul. I love you. As Andy would say ” Rock n Roll” MOM
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Oh Betsy… I almost cried. And then I read your mom’s comment and I did. As someone who has never had someone close to me with cancer or a terminal illness, it is an incredible thing to read what something like that can truly do not just to the patient but to those surrounding him/her. Thank you for your words – I love reading your blog and getting to know you better. You are so strong to be comfortable sharing how you are feeling. And I have great respect for you – and your awesome family. Thank you for sharing, you made my day. (In an inspiring way.)
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Like Liz above…I started to tear up while reading your blog above, but then truely lost it after reading your mom’s response to it. I’m just another of your avid followers, yet never comment. I found you through the amazing Bobbi (whom I also ‘stalk’ -in using the word as I tell my friends about you both!). I can relate to what you write about regarding Hospice. I seemed to feel that same way as I watched my grandma pass, with Hospice there behind with their hands folded in thier laps…just waiting. Your pictures, your blogs…make me smile even on my ‘frown-iest’ days. You touch people’s hearts you don’t even know, without even realizing. 😉
? Go Bobbi – Go Betsy!! ?
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The post had me teary and your mom’s comment let the tears roll. I will be praying for you this season. I have to say that I am happy for you that the time of year you’re sad is spring… where the world is full of life and beauty. It may be harder during winter or fall. But then again, it may not be able to be any harder b/c I know this IS hard. I can’t even begin to imagine how hard. Prayers today for peace and love surrounding you… jodie
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Betsy, I don’t have any words of wisdom or anything like that, and am rarely profound, but I am sending you many hugs…please use them when you need them most. – Diane
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Betsy, thank you for daring to be so open and honest… Even though I don’t really know what the meaning for you is behind the song “Over the rainbow”, I still think of you every time I hear it. I’m so glad you found someone like John who can be strong for you when you need it. Thinking of you and sending you love
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i dont even know what to write. but i do want to tell you, you touched me. tears filled my eyes…and i feel so grateful. thank you.
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I’m so sorry for all that you’ve had to go through. You touch so many people in so many ways, not only through your photography, but through your openness and honesty and your willingness to share of yourself from your heart. I hope you are able find some peace in the weeks to come, and I will certainly be thinking of you.
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Thinking of you, Bets. Lots of hugs and vibes of peace as these feelings pop up and summer gets underway.
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Wow. Such a touching post. I lost my mom 17 years ago when I was 15….sadly to cancer. I still have days like you’re describing so, I truly understand how you feel. (The saying “time will heal all wounds” is rubbish.) You are a strong woman. How admirable for you to not only have accepted what you were given in your life, but to learn from it. So many people miss that important lesson. You are very inspiring…even when photography isn’t involved. Keep your chin up.
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you are one of the most beautiful people I know…both inside and out. Two things that come to mind that I admire about your post- your perseverance and strength, and John’s sweet support.
hugs to you.
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What a great post, really. Cute dogs too!
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your story and art has brought me hope and joy…i’m a photographer up in michigan (found you through gail w.) and i recently lost my husband this past fall. i am trying to find my way as a young widow and discovering how to see through my lens again. so thank you for your honesty and openness…and for inviting us to know your story.
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Have I told you before how much I appreciate your honesty and openness? You are such an amazing person and each time you share bits of your story that becomes even clearer. Sending thoughts and prayers of peace and fond memories your way.
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wow betsy…i know we just recently and briefly met, but i have to say i’m so touched by your story and your strength. it’s sharing personal pieces of our lives that can make huge difference in the lives of others around us. much love to you and your wonderful family. ;)gina
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Hi Betsy. Just came to your blog for the first time because Gail emailed me about you. I love how you share so openly about your trials. Boy God has definitely given you your fair share over the years! It’s amazing what one person can go through. You seem like such a lovely person who has allowed the suffering to shape you for the good. Wish we lived closer…I’m sure we’d be friends. God bless!
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you wrote this post the day after my dad died.. of cancer.. only 3 weeks after we found out he was even sick. my heart goes out to you during this time.. ((hugs))
Vince’s eyes are so gorgeous!!! Great shoot.
LOVE the pictures! What an awesome family! Brynn is such a cutie. I can definitely use these pictures as inspiration for my first family shoot! Thanks Betsy!
you really put your heart and soul in your work….great video.
I like the new photo layouts. V. Nice! Also, are you the only photographer in the world who has an in-house composer?! That is Beyond Awesome! 🙂
very good family portraits.
I love the shot where she is looking back at you. Very cute.
Nice work Betsy!!
Betsy – I am amazed by the images of our family! You’ve done a great job and I am thankful to you for capturing those sweet, innocent, beautiful faces of our children…and also for even “catching” Brett and I in a not-so-parental mode. 🙂 Your work always amazes me because of the richness in color and the perfect lighting that just seems to find you/your subjects. Seriously…who knew Brynn’s hair could look so auburn or Vince’s eyes so piercingly (yep, it’s a word…look it up, I dare ya)green! The slideshow was enough to make me just want to stop time and enjoy the kids as they are now – 10yrs and 2yrs are such intresting, complex ages for completely different reasons. Although some days I quietly wish that they would grow faster, stop doing this, start doing that, etc., the pictures make me realize how quickly the time passes. Heck…before we know it, I’ll be calling to book a session for senior pictures! Aaahhh! Truly, I love the pictures and had a wonderful experience getting to know and seeing your work!
Super duper cute…..you just keep getting better and better everyday. You’re so talented Betsy :O
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