Monday, November 5, 2012

Remembering my Father in Law...

It's been almost three months since my father in law went home to heaven.  I was going through pictures tonight, and came across these pictures I took at the funeral and following day at his home.  It's still really hard to post them, I still miss him so much.  I've often wanted to pick up the phone and call him, but know I can't.

 Dad's hat resting in the flowers. 

 His flowers he had planted along side his home.  He cared about the little things of beauty.
 He was building his deck when he passed away. There was still fresh pencil marks on the floor, and it was unfinished.  He was doing what he loved to the very end.
 He'll no longer sit on his deck and watch the sunrise, or pull up a stump...
 We found this pile of coins and his watch on the kitchen table. His watch had burn marks on it, so we think he came in the house and emptied his pockets and took off his watch.
 His old jean coat hanging on the chair where he last left it.
 The man that wore these boots, walked a road of life that was filled with love for his family.
 Tools left where he had been working.  He was such a wonderful carpenter! 
 Dad had just celebrated his birthday. Both of his sisters sent him the same card.  We all thought that was pretty funny.  Funny card too!
 Dad loved his Little Debbie's. Found this box hidden behind the microwave. Yah, he wasn't suppose to be eating them either. 

 Todd and I posing by the sign Dad had just made at the entrance to his lot.  
 This is the hardest picture to post and see.  This is his shirt and hat, burned from the fire that took his life. We found his hat in the house and I'm not sure where Dean found the shirt.  I can't imagine the agony and pain that he went through.
 The sun was setting when we left his place, and the sun had set on his life here on earth, but it will never set in our hearts. Love and miss you so much Dad!!


Sunday, November 4, 2012

Cute little Amelia

This adorable little girl was our neighbor when we lived out in Kintyre, but sorry to say, I really never got to know the family very well. So I was so excited when they contacted me and asked me to do Amelia's Five year old pictures.  She's also big sister to her twin brothers.  But today it was all Amelia.
Here are a couple of the photos from this afternoon shoot.
 Happy fifth birthday Amelia!!


 She brought her little kitty "Molly" along and he got in on a few pictures. Yes, Molly is a boy. :-) Kind of like our Fluffy is a boy.  
 Amelia brought her Grandma along and we got a couple shots in with her.  This is the first time I met her, and when I realized who she was I had to say a big thanks to her, for I've used her yard for a couple of photo shoots while out in Kintyre. (yes, it was with permission, but the Seniors I was shooting had contacted her).  She has a beautiful flower garden that is a photographers paradise!
 Dancing in the pretty dress!

 Just had to do a little playing and make her a little Christmas Angel.  Isn't she just a doll?!!!!
Amelia and her mom Kristi are going to be in a wedding next month, and they both wanted to wear their very pretty dresses.  You both look so beautiful!
So thank you Kristi and Amelia for such a fun afternoon, and letting me capture you smile.  

Friday, November 2, 2012

McEachran Family

Tonight we had a fun session with the McEachran family at the studio.  I've gotten to know Jan a little bit as she's coworker with my sister.  What a wonderful woman of God, and her precious family. 
Their daughters and grandchildren were all here for a visit so it was a great time to capture some family fun and love.

 Lots of joy around with the grandkids home!


Thank you McEachran family for a fun filled time doing what I love to do. 

Friday, October 26, 2012

The Other Side of the Camera

A few days ago my friend and awesome photographer Ken Yetter of Yetter Photography was pointing his camera at me!  I always feel more comfortable taking pictures than having them taken of me, but I'm  so thankful for such awesome photos.  
Thank you Ken!

 The above one is my favorite. What's yours?
 What maybe hard to see in this photo was that it was snowing. Folks we're talking about 32 degrees here, it was COLD!! But I look hot! LOL 
 Kristi is the best VAL (Voice Activated Lightstand) around.  She's also an incredible daughter! I often tease Kristi that when we do a photo shoot, that she can count that as PE (weight lifting) and Art Class for our home school. Believe me folks, that light and stand is HEAVY!!
Thank you Kristi for all your help, and thanks Ken for capturing her beautiful smile.
 I asked Ken to get some pictures of me "in action" of course I had the cutest model around!! See below for the photo I took.
 Me and one of my Alien Bees.  Love these lights!

 Ok, I really like hats, but it's hard to find one big enough for my big head! LOL!



I really like this one too, some how it says "Kelley's Camera" to me. Thanks Ken again, for capturing who I am.  Now if I can only figure out how to take off those 40 extra pounds in a photo!
 The above picture of Kristi, I took, while Ken was shooting my "action shots" I really was doing it, and I thought I'd share this great shot of Kristi.
The man in action! Yah, we're both camera nuts. Thanks again Ken, for all the photos, and all your help and encouragement to me in photography.