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Filed under: band,just because,portraits — admin at 9:53 am on Monday, February 28, 2011

I met Joe on FACEBOOK! He has a band with his brother and a friend and needed some shots for their upcoming CD! I met with them in Williamsport in February for the session! They gave me a mini-concert while I walked around and got the shots!

They are a worship band with huge talent!

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LOVE THOSE SHOTS!

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Those shots are my favorite!

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Thank you so much guys! I had a great time with you! Let me know where you are playing next!

30 WEEKS

Filed under: baby barden,bardenisms,expecting,just because — admin at 2:01 pm on Sunday, February 27, 2011

We are 30 weeks pregnant today! Which means we only have 10 weeks left!! 70 DAYS!

At our last appointment I was right on target with my belly measurements. I still eat first thing in the morning or I get sick – and my hips hurt. Sometimes I feel like they are popping out of their joints! Fitzy is moving around and pushing my belly up and out! I don’t feel him nearly as much as I would like to – but he must be chill and laid back like his dadda!

Our baby showers are coming up in March and April – I am so excited to see everyone and just be thankful for this life in my tummy!

Here are the comparative photos at 15 and 20 and 25 and 30 weeks!

I cannot wait to have maternity photos taken! In the meantime – Jared took some quick shots for me when we were 27 weeks pregnant!

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And then again at 29 weeks!

I am still in shock that I actually have my OWN maternity photos – that there is a little boy kicking my insides!

GOD IS SO GOOD!

Thank you again to everyone who reads my blog, supports my photography, and rejoices with us over this miracle!

JUST BECAUSE

Filed under: bardenisms,just because,my family — admin at 1:33 pm on Saturday, February 26, 2011

I love just because sessions!

While I was visiting my sister at the end of January – we met up with her friend Rosie to take some just because pictures! Somehow we didn’t even think about the setting sun and barely made it in time for daylight!

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My sister is INSANE – lying in the snow – the FREEZING snow! It made for some awesome photos though!

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LOVE THOSE SHOTS!

We also met up with Samm’s friend Jess and her little guy at Olive Garden – and I had to bring my camera in – of course!

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OH MY WORD – he is just too cute!!!

SWEET BABY *C*

Filed under: babes,expecting,friends,just because — admin at 9:01 am on Friday, February 25, 2011

I have known Belinda since 8th grade – where we met at church! We both went to Mansfield University and share a close friend – Jessica! Jessica was a bridesmaid in my wedding and Belinda’s! Belinda and I were both in Jessica’s wedding!

Belinda & Nate were the third wedding that I photographed! I took their engagement photos long before I even thought about starting a photography business!

They have gone through so much heartache in their dream to have a child – we have cried together and prayed together.

Now we are rejoicing together!

*C* was born on January 27th and I just had to get over to the hospital to see them the next day! I could hardly keep it together walking in that room – so much emotion!

Knowing that Belinda and Nate have been waiting years for this moment – and now it’s here – was just too much to take!

Little *C* is about 30 hours old in these photos!

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The first thing I said when I walked in the room and saw him was – HE IS SO FAT! This is an instance where I don’t think before I speak – it happens more often than not! But you see – the thing is – I LOVE LOVE LOVE chubby babies! The fatter the better – and he is just so chubby!!

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HOW AMAZING AND PRECIOUS IS HE!

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He is just perfection!!

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I added the watercolor effect to this one! He is just so precious – I can’t get enough!

Belinda & Nate – thanks so much for letting me come over and snap some photos of him – and share in your joy! We are SO happy for both of you!

WHAT ARE YOUR GIANTS

Filed under: bardenisms,just because,word of God — admin at 11:12 am on Thursday, February 24, 2011

We have been attending Liberty Bible Church since October – and are loving it!

A few weeks ago – the sermon focused on the giants you face in life.

David faced his own giant in Goliath. Instead of seeing the giant and realizing the impossible – he saw the giant and realized the possible – that he couldn’t miss! David was an optimist – much unlike myself! He faced his giant and he won!

Our pastor asked what our giants were in our own life – addiction – anger – worry – hatred – you get the point.

Right now in my life – my giants are jealousy and anger and fear.

There are times that I still feel jealous and angry when I find out about someone expecting. When that person didn’t have to try very hard – didn’t have to struggle for a beautiful miracle – doesn’t even know what is lying in their own womb – so precious. It’s hard to have those feelings – to admit to those feelings.

I look at other photographers and wonder why I can’t be at their level. I look at everyone around me buying cameras and wonder where my business is headed.

I get so caught up with what I think should happen with my babies – Fitzy and barden photography – that I don’t let God take control. Remember – I am a control freak and giving that up – even to God – is very difficult.

I want to not worry about Fitzy – whether he has moved in a few hours or not – whether he is okay in there – what will happen when he is born and we bring him home and he is actually ours! What happens when I’m not a perfect parent and I mess up – make mistakes – will it affect him greatly. What happens when he is at a friend’s house and has a piece of hard candy and I’m not there to make sure he sits down while he is eating it! (I hate seeing kiddos with hard candy – it makes me a nervous wreck) When he goes to school that first day and I’m not there! His first sleepover – his first time driving – that first time driving without me in the car – when he goes to college – gets married – has babies of his own! Oh my!

I want to not worry about photography – will I get enough to make it by this month – will I get enough weddings for the year – will I lose the clients I love – will facebook really hurt me or help me! I love that God gave me this passion and talent – I love that I get to share it with so many of you. Through this blog and my sessions – my clients have become friends – dear friends! I’ve been struggling lately with some issues that I need to give to God in regards to this baby. Please pray for me!

So – those are my giants – what are yours ?

You don’t have to share them with me – or anyone – just think about it – pray about it – give it to God!

JAMES & JESSICA – 1.22.2011

Filed under: marry me,wedding — admin at 8:32 am on Wednesday, February 23, 2011

I met Jessica on FACEBOOK – I think! We met in person at the BRIDAL EXPO jut two weeks before her big day!

It was a COLD day for a wedding – but so beautiful!

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Their little sweetness *K* – she was such a great flower girl!

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I love love love LOVE this little guy – I could photograph him ALL day!!

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What a breathtaking couple!

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Such a fun wedding party!!

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BEAUTIFUL!!

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Thank you so much James & Jessica! This was my last wedding until June 25th – after Fitzy is here!!

You guys made it a great first wedding of 2011 and last wedding before our baby boy arrives!

I pray your marriage will be filled with love and joy!

*C* – ONE WEEK

Filed under: babes,family,kiddos,portraits — admin at 7:06 am on Tuesday, February 22, 2011

I met Jeanette on FACEBOOK and set up an appointment for her sweet kiddos!

Her little guy *C* is 2 and such a great big brother!

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HOW SWEET IS THAT SERIES!!

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Little *C* was a week old when we shot this session – and so alert!

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OH MY GOODNESS – so cute!

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WHAT AN ANGEL!

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Jeanette – thanks so much for welcoming me into your home and lives! Can’t wait till our next session!!

RYLEE TURNS ONE

Filed under: babes,family,kiddos,portraits — admin at 9:23 am on Monday, February 21, 2011

I met Brianne through Chelsie – who I met through Stephanie – have I lost you yet? At Stephanie’s wedding in June – her future sister-in-law Chelsie told me how much her sister-in-law Brianne loved my work. She wanted to get her a gift certificate for Rylee’s 6 month portraits. Not long after – Brianne called me and made an appointment for Rylee’s 1 year portraits! Brianne is mega organized – like me – and since she already planned a session with me – Chelsie got her a GC for the 1st year session!

We have had this planned since July! I cannot believe time flew so fast!

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How RIDICULOUS is she!!

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AHHHHH!!

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Those shots are my FAVORITE!!!

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Sweet baby girl and her momma!

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I love sessions in the snow!!!

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Thank you for opening up your home to me on your baby girl’s special morning! I can’t wait till our next session!

Thank you also for the baby blanket and photo book for Fitzy! We are so blessed!

KENT & ALEXIS – 6.25.11

Filed under: marry me,wedding — admin at 10:14 am on Friday, February 18, 2011

I can’t remember how I met Alexis – through a referral of some sort – but the person escapes me at the moment! Which is normal due to this pregnancy!

Kent & Alexis will be my first wedding back after having Fitzy – I am so excited!

We have been waiting for this engagement session for some time! We finally fit it in on a chilly January afternoon – 21 degrees to be exact!

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She can totally bring it!!

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LOVE LOVE LOVE those!!

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FLAMMABLE INDEED!!

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I mean seriously – I CANNOT WAIT to shoot their wedding!

You guys were awesome! Thank you so much for being troopers in the chilly weather!!! See you in June!!

. BRAND NEW .

Filed under: babes,bardenisms,expecting,just because,love,newsworthy,portraits — admin at 9:29 am on Wednesday, February 16, 2011

. BRAND NEW .

For me – there is nothing like a brand new baby! All I have ever wanted to be is a momma – and that is finally happening! I have been watching Bringing Home Baby and A Baby Story like it’s my job lately – which has just stirred my passion for photography more and more!

When I think about that moment when our child enters the world – I start to panic. Not for the reasons that you would normally think though! The photographer in me thinks about all the moments that I want captured on film forever that I won’t be able to get! I am so thankful for a fellow photographer who will be with us during those moments – to capture what I can’t.

Just like the . BECOMING YOU WHO ARE . sessions – I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately and want to be able to capture those moments for the families that want them! It’s something that I would have always offered but never really advertised. Lots of women would prefer that the camera is very far away during those moments – and there are those that want nothing more than to have it all on film! Make sure to clear the session with your hospital and doctor – some places won’t allow it!

The thing about . BRAND NEW . sessions is that they are unexpected – for the most part! You never know when labor will hit – whether 3 AM or 3 PM!

I haven’t done a birth session yet – but am looking forward to it so much!

These shots are of a miracle and her momma! She isn’t even 24 hours old in these photos – such a precious time to be able to capture! I love stopping by the hospital to see friends with their new babies – and of course I have to bring my camera!

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Since I haven’t done a . BRAND NEW . session yet – the first one to book will receive a 30 page album of the experience!

Thank you again to all of you that support me. pray for me. encourage me. love me.

. BRAND NEW . BECOMING WHO YOU ARE . BE YOURSELF . for all those moments in your life!

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