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Just in case you're wondering, who is Terra? What makes her tick? Okay, you're probably not wondering all that, but still I'd like to let you know that for me photography has led me to the best career ever. I feel so blessed to have been let into such intimate moments of peoples lives, to have the power to cause them to shed tears of joy, to have been hugged by so very many of them, it's beyond words. So although (of course) I love photography, what really drives me are the moments the camera records, and the drive to catch more than an image, but the texture of your skin, the way even the air felt that day. I hope, in the end, my images live up the reality. Please enjoy.
I met up with Chris and Amanda to take some photos of their family in Santa Cruz, and oh my, they make super cute babies. Could they get any cuter? But that’s not the absolute best part. The best part was how happy they were. Check out how calm and laid back their little man looks in these images! I wish I could tell you which of these photos is my favorite, but every time I look at them I just can’t decide. One thing I can tell you that I’m sure of is how happy this family seemed to be. Just watching the slideshow makes me smile. Want to know something that caught my eye and made me laugh out loud? In one of the images of Davey you can see his mommy reflected in his eyes. Please enjoy!
Terra- these are incredible. Thank you for capturing my little family so perfectly. I can’t recommend your work enough- I will treasure these pictures forever.
When I was little I believed I was destined for greatness. Most specifically I knew, absolutely one hundred percent in my heart, that I would write stories that would sit on bookshelves, and when you brought them down, opened their pages, the words I wrote would cause you to laugh, to cry, to hold that book in earnest to you heart. I have written stories that have done all of those things, but what I discovered much to my dismay was that I didn’t believe I had what it took to really make it. I didn’t have an abundance of stories within me. I didn’t have the fortitude to sit in front of a computer day in day out, typing and retyping. I entered contests, I won some, I lost most, and then, sometime in-between I gave up my dream.
I write this because when Anabel hired me to do this family session she mentioned her faith, how it has pulled her through some of the toughest times, and what she wanted these photos for was to remind her and her family how blessed they are. Life gets so busy with your day to day tasks of simply living that sometimes you lose sight of your many gifts.
The day I met Anabel and her children in the park they were running this way and that. They were up slides, roping imaginary monsters, wishing their mom would allow them to have a facebook profile, and wondering what happened to their snacks. No, not this snack, but another one. And I was struck how very lucky I was to be there, in the middle of life happening, rather than in front of a computer screen.
Looking at these photos I see just how lucky Anabel and her family is. I love them all. From the happy moments to the crying ones (I know I’m not the only one who loves those types of photos!!), I hope it portrays their family in an accurate and endearing way. I hope, that one day, they pull one of these photos down off of a shelf and hold it close their heart.
I have tears coming down my face, Terra! You have an absolute gift and I am so thankful that you were able to capture the happiness that my kids radiate. Even though most would consider us a broken family, I see and have complete confidence in God as He has continued to provide for us. In trying to obtain stability and happiness….I see in these pictures….that IT’S ALREADY THERE.
AMAZING WORK! YOU ARE A GREAT FRIEND AND NOW, OUR FAMILY PHOTOG!!! Love ya girl!!!
I’m occasionally asked the question, “Do you do maternity sessions?”, and the answer is a resounding yes. No, this isn’t something I necessarily advertise. To be honest, weddings keep me quite busy! And I’m so glad they do. So primarily family sessions and maternity/baby sessions are done on special inquiry. I have to say, I love hearing from previous clients that they are expecting.
That said, I did not get to photograph this beautiful couple’s wedding! They are cousins of Rafael and Lorena’s, and when they saw the session I did for them and their newest addition, Izel, they asked if they could get in on the fun. Small secret? I totally remember Abril. I’ve done two weddings for Rafael and Lorena’s family, with a third coming up, and every time I go it’s great to see familiar faces. Who wouldn’t remember Abril? She’s beautiful, especially with her gorgeous eyes. It was great getting to know her family a bit more, and I’m so glad I was able to document them waiting for their new addition, a baby girl.
I’ve been caught up with so much work, but I know how anxiously they’ve been awaiting their slideshow, so without further ado, TA-DA!
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