A quiet week….

A much needed week of quiet, with no sessions….just FOUR bridal inquiries. I didn’t think I wanted to do weddings, but I love the storytelling aspect of photography, and weddings are a great way to tell beautiful stories for families.

I am honored that I’m being considered to enter in to the lives of these couples, and thank each and every one of them for contacting me!

This week was also a great family week – my sister home from overseas, my dad’s 60th birthday, an early Thanksgiving….a lot of good things going on!

Hello Goodbye

My Sunday afternoon session was bittersweet, because I got to meet the newest member of the Ledbetter family, Shiloh, their darling 7 week old daughter…..but also was saying goodbye to some dear friends, Nate & Melissa.

Nate & Melissa are leaving this Friday for Atlanta, Georgia, to follow God’s call on their life, and to start working with www.sub-urban.org – check it out, pray for them, and if you feel moved, offer them your support!

Here are a few “parting shots” of the Ledbetter family (including Melissa’s sister, Sarah):

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynellshooks/sets/72157602919768744/

Goodfellow Vargas

I will get more up soon, but here’s a sample. You were a joy to work with, you non-traditional bride you!

Here are a few more:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynellshooks/sets/72157602872254386/

Baby Mabry

Welcome, Baby Mabry

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynellshooks/sets/72157602773471635/

Julia and her Beau

Julia and Beau (aka Scott) Vanderkolk….due to be wed on Nov 23….thanks for letting me tell you what to do.

🙂

Some more of your pictures are here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynellshooks/sets/72157602511650233/

Baugh Bunch

Last night I met the Baugh Bunch – Jake, Jenny, and their FOUR adorable kids.

Thank you for providing a great challenge combined with a whole lot of fun! I think this session ranks at the top of my list of “most hugs received in a single photo session.”

Enjoy your first round….I am!

http://flickr.com/photos/lynellshooks/sets/72157602442796215/

Holy mother Franciscotty

I forgot to post a couple of them. Mario, my brother, not sure if it’s even from another mother…, Becky & Jadyn, thanks for a fun trip to Spring Grove Park to try and beat off all the other photographers for the best spots.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynellshooks/sets/72157602310483889/

Pure Energy

Bennett Nieuwkoop….pure energy!

Thanks, Joe & Shannon, for trying to harness the energy long enough to get a family picture.

Your pics (round 1) are posted here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynellshooks/sets/72157602402483761/

Sister Act

Sepulveda Sisters….thanks for being good sports – I promise it won’t look like you just had your senior pics done again!

For a glimpse, go here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynellshooks/sets/72157602201875550/

Holtrop Family

I met the Holtrop family (3 out of 5) on a trip to Nicaragua – so after spending a week in tight/dirty/waterless quarters, it was quite different to be taking their very clean, green, family pictures.

I love this photo of them – casual, comfortable, natural. Sure, they aren’t all looking at the camera….but it’s REAL!

Here are a few more:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynellshooks/sets/72157602078148956/