Miracles

The beautiful thing about this job is that you get a birds eye view
of the succession of people lives. Take Barb and Chad; I’ve had the pleasure
watching their path roll out over the last year & 1/2 and it has been a great thing to see.
Through my lens I watched them wrapped in that crazy love that blocks
out everything but the moment they're sharing.
Through my lens I watched pass from two lives into one life, united,
steady in the love that commits to better and for worse and sickness and in health.
The love that lasts through choice, commitment and covenant.
And now through my lens I watched them today adore their son, fuss over him, chew on his toes and comfort his cries with soft voices reserved just for him.
What a blessing, God is good!
Thank you Barb ,Chad and little Chase for allowing me share in the miracle.

long time no blog

Well it's been quite awhile since the last entry and
to those who check out this blog from time to time, our apologies.
I promise to keep up from now on (Chris & Emily;)
Much is happening, I just returned home from a great
experience in Nashville TN where I provided photography
for the National Middle School Association's annual conference.
It was an amazing time and I once again am reminded that there are
few higher callings than that of an educator. God Bless them!
I looks like we are in for a great time this Friday night, our studio is having
an open house for all of our clients. My very good friend Jon Tillar has joined us in the space where he will run is framing workshop (www.colorcustomframing.com) out of the back area of the studio.
His space is looking super cool and I am thrilled to be working more closely with him.
So if you're not doing anything this Friday please come on by.
The address is 1628 W. 1st ave. Columbus OH 43212 anytime between 7-10pm.

"it's all about love baby, it's all about love"

I think the hardest thing about this job
is being present in the moment. As a photographer
I'm trying to anticipate, particiapate and not participate
all at the same time. It can be a delicate balancing act
of seeing and timing. Sometime, actually a lot of times,
God reminds me to just be still and trust in love. It may sound cheesy,
in fact I know it does, but man is it powerful to behold.
A friend said to me once, "it's all about love baby, it's all about love"
It's true, on every level. With that I give you Kara and Steve being all about love .

meet Mimi

I had the complete pleasure of photographing this beautiful little girl. As you can see I initially had to earn her trust. She didn't go for my patented goofiness and seemed to want higher brow conversation. I did the best I could and she was gracious with me.

Catching Up

Meet Jack and Kyle.
There is no end to the energy of 3 year old twins;
they never stopped moving and never stopped smiling!
Thank you Carlin family for the pleasure!

It's been sometime since our last post. The studio has been busy and family just as busy.
We are all having fun though. Congrats to Tricia Keels for making Bludomain's photograph of the day!
www.bludomain.typepad.com/blus_daily_blog/
God is good!

sisters

There is something about sisters that intrigues me.
Laughter, adoration, deadly frank observations about hair,
eyeliner, the fit of jeans, glares and affirmations and all within
the minute it took to make this photograph.
Wondrous, magical stuff to be sure.

spirit

I've spent most the day processing the most wonderful wedding.
I came across this shot and thought I'de share. This little girl
never stopped moving, I'm amazed this is even sharp.
Everyone had a blast but I think with the exception of the bride
she may have had the best time.

mondays

Every Monday morning the family makes a trip to the garden.
It's usually preceded by a trip to Starbucks for short coffees and
organic vanilla milks for the lads. Anyways it is always fun
often picturesque.
Here are the boys, we love them.

Got blessed

Tricia and I had the complete privilege of photographing Danielle and Andrew's wedding last night. It was
super hot July day but joy permeated every nook, crany and smile. Everyone was so kind to us and complimentary. It was cool and we were reminded one again why we love what we do.