Our Friends Ben and Chiana | The Beauty Around Us

Kelsi and Party

Late last month I conducted a family photo session of a young friend and her family. At the end of that photo session Chiana’s oldest daughter expressed interest in having her photograph taken with her horse, Party. I promised Kelsi that I would take those pictures for her, after my husband and I returned home from vacation in New Hampshire.

I conducted a photo session of Kelsi and Party early yesterday evening.

Kelsi and Party

Kelsi had one change of clothes, during the photo session.

Kelsi and Party

Kelsi’s sister and brother wanted their pictures taken with Party as well.

Kelsi, Ana and Party

Riley and Party

This photo session was a great idea, Kelsi. Thanks for suggesting it!

Blended Family

When family members do not share a household, it can be difficult to get everyone together for a family portrait. Wendy, who is the mother-in-law of a young friend of mine, telephoned me late last month. Wendy asked if I was available to take photographs of Chiana and Ben’s family, as all four children were together for a few days. I didn’t hesitate; I provided Wendy with an affirmative response.

A moment in time. A memory preserved.

Maternity Photo Session

I conducted my first maternity photo session today.

The maternity photo session was for my neighbor’s daughter, who was expecting her second child. I held the maternity photo session in our backyard.

Maternity Photo Session

New Parents-to-Be

Maternity Photo Session

Ben and Chiana’s Wedding

You may have noticed my absence from blogging, both in creating new blog posts and commenting on your blog posts. My neighbor’s daughter married her high school sweetheart on Saturday, November 6. I was asked to photograph the wedding. Since Sunday, November 7, I have been going through, editing and uploading wedding photographs. I finished working on wedding photographs just a few minutes ago.

Mr. & Mrs. Ben W.

A couple collages of some pictures from Ben and Chiana’s wedding

I am happy that I could be a part of Ben and Chiana’s wedding day. It was an honor to photograph their special day for them! Congratulations Ben and Chiana! May you have a wonderful life together!