::Family Affair - A Teaser::

THIS...was fun.
After Thanksgiving, I got to do a photoshoot with (simply put) an awesome family.  It was a lovely day.  Not to hot, not too cold...and plenty of natural light to make use of.  Praise the Lord!
I'm playing my way through the editing process right now, but I won't wait any longer to post a few.
It just wouldn't be fair to anyone...especially me.  ;)
Thank you, friends, for letting me capture these moments for you.  The pleasure was all mine.

Without further ado......*drum-roll please*.......I give youuuu.......
The Lampe family.  :)















If a picture's worth a thousand words, have fun deciphering those 5,000 I just gave you.  ;)
Blessings upon blessings,

~Anna Grace

::Wee Ones - A Surprise::

Over the past few months, I've had the opportunity to do seeeeecret photo shoots with some pretty swell kiddos!  :)  Their lovely grandma wanted to surprise her children for Christmas with pictures of their little ones.
Let me tell you, the whole "veil of secrecy" added a whole new fun-dimension to this photography project.
We did a series of four shoots for each grand-babe, so the lighting for each day was unique...just like the kids.  :)  LOVED IT!!

Meet Delilah...

She's got outstanding hair for a 4-year-old.  I'm almost jealous...in a Christian sorta way.  ;)


She loves swinging...


And is a natural when it comes to cuteness.  ;)

THIS...is Willam.

He's a lizard man.  I'm pretty sure he was chasing one in this photo.  ;)


He likes to talk.


And explore.  I can see this little fellow going places.  :)

May I introduce you to Gabriel?

The baby of the family at a year and a half old.

His interests include...

Walking constantly, gazing about in wonderment, and discovering hickory nuts.  ;)


He also seemed particularly fond of sitting in trees.

And lastly, we meet Grant.

The most physically coordinated 3-year-old this side of heaven.


He can run, jump, throw a soccer ball like a pro, and I'm told he can already ride a bike...NO TRAINING WHEELS!


Ah...and he'll be raised a Gator.  Win.  ;)

I shall now do something I've never done on this blog before. 
Leave you with a picture of myself on the job.  Kinda wanted to give you an idea of just HOW much fun I had with these kids during the months of secretive-photography work.  One particular shoot eventually found me inside.  The lad was playing and reading books.  Naturally, he thought I should join in his fun.  :)

So I did.  Yes, the picture is low quality, but hey, it was GRAND! Definitely a first! XD

Now that I've probably lowered my level of professionalism in some people's eyes, I shall leave you with a photo from William's shoot that has captivated me...forever, I'm afraid.  :)

I entitled it Peter Pan Feet.
“There is a garden in every childhood, an enchanted place where colors are brighter, the air softer, and the morning more fragrant than ever again.”
-E. Lawrence

Good evening to you, one and all!
~Anna Grace

::Eternal Twitterpatedness - Isaac and Lydiana::

November 5th.
It was November 5th when our dear surrogate brother Isaac married his soul mate, Lydiana.  And what a day it was!  Filled with love, music, happiness, and dancing.
I can personally attest to deeper laugh lines after the whole day was done.
It was small and personal.  Beautiful.
Many happy tears were shed over the purity and wholesome admiration between the couple.  Such a gift to behold...purely amazing. *happy tears*

So, without further ado...the pictures.  ;)

Music could be heard the whole day through.  Isaac and Lydie's brothers were jamming pretty hard in the back room, even in the early hours of the celebration day.





THERE she is.


The man himself.








The feel of the wedding was DEFINITELY country.  And man!  Did they pull it off!
(Isaac and his brother-in-law, Obi.)









Isaac and Lydiana's main mode of communication throughout their courtship and engagement was...
...you guessed it...phone.  And it worked splendidly for them.  ;)














Contemplation...

















I love, LOVE this shot.








A cowboy and his woman...





I'll just take a minute to say that their cake and cupcakes were to DIE FOR!!
Sinful yummness.  Plain and simple. :P

Isaac, a prolific song-writer, composed a song for his beloved and sang it live for her during the reception.  It was such a special way to show his love for her.  And EVERYONE approved...especially Lydie.  ;)


Dear brother and sister, I was and continue to be amazed by the Lord's goodness in your relationship.  I look forward with great anticipation to what God has in store for your lives, and feel privileged to be a part of it.  :)
Love you both an awful lot!

~Anna Grace