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365 Project Day 331: Two Weeks Ago Today
Posted on 30. Nov, 2011 by maryanne.
Holding Daddy's Hand
Canon 5D Mark ll, 100 2.8 macro, 3.2 aperture, 1/125 shutter, 640 ISO
Two weeks ago today, I was driving to the hospital at 5:30 in the morning in the rain, hoping I would make it in time to see sweet Isabella Sarai come shining into our world. I was not disappointed. It was just two days before I was to leave for England and so I am just now able to post a few pictures of that glorious morning. Her name aptly means “beautiful princess”, and that she is. But I knew she would be. I wrote about her a couple months ago when I photographed her mommy Cynthia.
This princess will command a court consisting of two brothers, a daddy who is already wrapped around her perfect fingers, and her lovely mommy. I am so honored that I was able to be there when she took her first breaths, had her first bath and her many first kisses from her mommy and daddy, her grandma and her aunt. This is the second time I have been with Cynthia and Mike during the delivery of one of their children. I also got to see sweet their son Hayden be born, and capture his first moments in the arms of his parents. How I love this sweet family. They are very special to me.
Blessings, Kelly family. Welcome, Isabella Sarai. Beautiful Princess.
Psalm 127:3-5 ~” Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him. Children born to a young man are like arrows in a warrior’s hands. How joyful is the man whose quiver is full of them!”
Perfect
Mommy Kisses
Daddy's Here
Getting Weighed
First Bath
Daddy's Girl
Holding Grandma's Hand
Being Born is Exhausting
Smiles for Daddy
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365 Project Day 310: Amaya
Posted on 07. Nov, 2011 by maryanne.
Sweet Amaya
Canon 5D Mark ll, 100 2.8 macro, 3.2 aperture, 1/125 shutter, 32o ISO, 580EX flash used off camera on a stand at 1/8 power with an 60 inch shoot through umbrella
Amaya. Her name means “night rain”. It suits her. Peace rests on her like a soft blanket. I photographed her mommy’s maternity shoot almost exactly a month ago. She is just over a week old now, bringing life and joy into new family’s home.
And those cheeks. Oh those sweet Amaya cheeks. I could kiss them all day. She slept peacefully in a little ball while we changed her into different outfits and photographed her, her mommy and I giggling and marveling over her sweetness. She is an amazing blessing to her mommy and daddy, Heather and Ben Scranton. I am grateful for the time I got to share with another gift fresh from Heaven, eternity still lingering on her skin.
Congratulations, Scranton family.
James 1:17 ~”Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.“
Bundle of Joy
Princess Amaya
Peace
Perfection In Magenta
Adored
Family
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365 Project Day 305: Ever a Miracle
Posted on 02. Nov, 2011 by maryanne.
Kissing a Miracle
Canon 5D Mark ll, 50 1.2L, 2.2 aperture, 1/250 shutter, flash used on camera and bounced of ceiling at 1/8 power
Sweet Ever Adeen McCormick was born on October 11, 2011. Eight weeks early, she entered the world wrapped and woven in the shimmering prayers of God’s people. When she was born it was like a star lit upon the earth. She bears the very essence of hope in her little body. She is a shining miracle in her soft pink skin. Yes, God still hears the prayers of his people.
Adeen means little fire in Irish. Yes, she is. She is a fighter. Her mommy Kimmie tells me that she has been feisty since the beginning, letting the nurses know her needs straight away. She no longer needs oxygen support and hopefully will be coming home this week to meet her older sister, Storie, who was also born early. Another miracle on this earth.
We are all so happy for you, Brandon and Kimmie. We thank God for all He has done for you, and will continue to pray for you as you journey into a family of four.
Enjoy the photos of my time with Sweet Ever and her mommy and daddy.
Psalm 20:4,5 ~”May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed. May we shout for joy over your victory and lift up our banners in the name of our God. May the LORD grant all your requests.”
Sweet Kisses
Tiny Fingers
Wrapped in Light
Loved
Ever so Sweet
Mommy and Daddy are Here
Happy
We've Got You
3 lbs at Birth
Cherished
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365 Project Day 207: Emily Says…
Posted on 27. Jul, 2011 by maryanne.
This is Serious
Canon 5D Mark ll, 100 2.8 macro, 3.5 aperture,1/320 shutter, 160 ISO
I realize I just did a blog on sweet Emily Grace over the weekend, but she came over again today to swim with her family, and she had some things she wanted to share. I told her I would pass them along to you, since she doesn’t have a blog. Yet, that is.
She had some really great things to say!
First of all, Emily says, “Life is short, so enjoy the ride. And, when someone offers you a little yellow-floaty boat, get in it! You never know when the next one is coming around.” (Or if your brother might get it first.)
Enjoy the Ride
Secondly, “Swim naked whenever it is possible and appropriate. This is very important to your well-being. It’s so easy, a baby can do it!”
Swimming Free
Thirdly, “Learn to whistle as early as you can in life. It makes the time pass nicely, and sometimes people will dance when you do.”
Just Whistling
Fourthly, ” Surprise people with funny faces. Life is too serious sometimes. A good surprise face makes everyone happy.”
Surprise Face
Fifthly, ” Learn to stand up for yourself. Especially if you have brothers like I do.”
You Talking to Me???
And lastly, and best of all, ” Learn to just chill and go with the flow. Pretend like you meant to grab the green noodle floaty-thing if someone asks. Yeah, just chillin’, it’s all good.”.
Just Chillin'
I am so glad she came by again today! She is wise beyond her years.:) Who knows what she will come up with next time? I love that little girl.
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365 Project Day 203: If you need a giggle
Posted on 22. Jul, 2011 by maryanne.
Joy in Bloom
Canon 5D Mark ll, 24-70 2.8L, focal length 70mm, 1/320 shutter, 100 ISO
If you need a giggle, there are plenty here. Yes, giggles, along with roly poly legs, sweet pink cheeks, pudgy toes and eyes as blue as the sky. A real day-brightener for sure. I knew you would want to see her too. Sweet Emily Grace has grown a bit since I first blogged about her a couple months ago. She belongs to my friends Keith and Kelly Anderson. She has her three older brothers and her mom and dad completely wrapped around that little chubby pinky finger of hers. She is now four months old, and getting more beautiful by the day. I wish I had a recording of her sweet laugh for you. I can still hear her in my head, bubbling with laughter as her mommy talked to her.
It must be baby week here. I love that I get to be around so much sweetness with my camera. What a joy. Here are some more if you can stand it. So sweet!
Happy Weekend.:)
Sweet Feet
Sky Blue Eyes
Pink Cheeks
Her Pirate Look
Back to Happy!
Toes, Toes, Toes
Bathing Beauty
Surprise!
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365 Project Day 201: Fresh from Heaven
Posted on 21. Jul, 2011 by maryanne.
- Inhaling Eternity
Canon 5D Mark ll, 24-70 2.8L, 3.2 aperture, 1/60 shutter, 160 ISO
She is fresh from Heaven. If you lean in close enough you can smell eternity lingering on her skin. She is perfect, her little head covered in deep black hair. Her name is Catherine Raine Stahl, the third treasure bestowed on the blessed Stahl family. They huddle around her, touching, kissing, inhaling her sweetness. Everyone is captivated by her sounds, her toes, her pinkness. Sigh.
Her older brother Christian, who is three, storms in the room every now and again to make sure she is still there. He already feels very protective over her, but doesn’t want to show it. He eyes me suspiciously, perhaps wondering if I might put her in my camera bag when I leave. I don’t think I could get away with that one. Her older sister, Callie, is torn between snuggling with her new sister and putting on her sparkly shoes. We girls understand that dilemma. Fortunately, she chose Catherine, or baby Cate as they call her, long enough for me to get some pictures of them together.
Here are a few photos, (okay several) of my time with this amazing family. They are near and dear to my heart.
Sister Snuggle
Princess Catherine
Mommy and Daddy Love
Thumb Sucking Time
Precious
Free Spirit
Sisters
Sweetness
Together
Psalm 126: 1-3 ~ “When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed. Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, ’The LORD has done great things for them.’ The LORD has done great things for us and we are filled with joy.”
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Project 365 Day 197: Little Firebird
Posted on 17. Jul, 2011 by maryanne.
Sweet Smile
Canon 5D Mark ll, 100 2.8 macro, 2.8 aperture, 1/50 shutter, 1/640 ISO
I first wrote about Miss Phoenix a month ago. She was born on June 11, weighing in at 2 lbs 11 oz. She was three months early. She wasn’t due until August 28th. She is a picture of perfection and the faithfulness of God. Her mommy and daddy have asked for audacious prayers for her, and God is meeting them every step of the way. She has gained a full pound, her little cheeks and arms filling out with sweetness. And although she is making great progress, she still needs your prayers. Please pray that her lungs will continue to develop so she can go home without an oxygen tank, hopefully within a month. She is living up to her name. A little firebird that will rise from the ashes.
I wept when I watched her daddy interacting with her today, as he changed her diaper and took her temperature through the sides of the incubator. He held her sweet head in his hands as he moved her around. She clearly trusts him already, knowing daddy’s touch. This will be invaluable to her all her life, being the apple of his eye. It’s what every little girl longs for. I am so glad Phoenix has captured his heart already in her tiny hands. Both of her parents adore her, and it is easy to see why. She is perfect and beautiful. Her fragility is her greatest strength, for it is what draws them to protect her so deeply. She is theirs alone. A blessed little firebird. I cannot wait to see what she will become.
Please do pray. Her parents, Josh and Emily, would be so grateful. She is not out of the woods yet. Also, Emily has a beautiful blog on Nixie. You can read it and keep updated on her here.
And now, lots of photos from my day with this sweet family.
Daddy's Here
Daddy's Grasp
Baby Stretch
Enthralled
Going to Mommy
Mommy At Last
Sacred Moment
Love All Around
Family
Just Us
Sweetness Filling In
In This Together
Perfect
Psalm 139:13-15 ~ “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth.”
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365 Project Day 173: Sweet Wyatt
Posted on 23. Jun, 2011 by maryanne.
Wide-Eyed and Wonderful
Canon 5D Mark ll, 24-70 2.8 L, 7.1 aperture, 55 focal length, 1/160 shutter, 100 ISO. Two Alien B800′s in soft boxes at 45 degree angle in front of Wyatt at 1/4 power.
This is my sweet friend Julie’s baby boy, Wyatt. She wanted to capture him at this stage before he changed any more. We all feel it, as mothers, we know it well. We want to hold our babies as they are forever, while at the same time encouraging them to grow, to become. I felt her urgency, and commiserated with her. “Please capture him, as he is, before this time is gone.” The chubby rubberband-arms and rolled legs. Those first teeth coming in. The last of the sweet baby smell, before they are running around and getting into everything. Before babies become boys. I know it well. What a sweet time to cherish. He is so cuddly, so curious, so wide-eyed and wonderful. Don’t you just want to hold him for a minute? He let me snuggle him for a bit and as he nuzzled into me, my heart melted into my shoes. Oh, sweet baby boy.
So glad we were able to capture him and freeze time for just a little while. Julie’s heart can rest a bit tonight, knowing she can place a piece of his childhood on her wall, framing this season forever.
Rocking Chair Curiosity
Balloons!
Hug Me
Before He Gets Away
