Here is the aftermath of my post-Christmas photo adventures in the heart of Columbus with my brother-in-law and his beautiful soon-to-be wife!
Daniel + Emma :: Engagement Photo - Columbus, Ohio
Kebe :: Family Photo, Columbus, Ohio
It was spring 2006 that Natalie, the oldest girl in the Kebe family, walked up to me after a prayer meeting and asked me to live in an all-girls house hold my first year of college. Ten years, full friendships and lots of hands-raised prayer meetings later, I had the privilege of photographing their beautifully growing family. Goodness makes for more goodness!
(I love the photo above. It proves two things: cousins are best in large doses and grandparents make the world go round.)
Enjoy,
Rachel
Homeschool Portraits - Columbus, Ohio
If you're ever wondering what I'm doing during the day, you can stop. First, that's creepy unless I know you. Second, it's a safe bet that I'm trying to hang out with one of my siblings so I can learn how motherhood works. I try to hang out with them as often as I possibly can because they've proven themselves to be masters. How do I know this? Is it excellent grades, cute clothes, large vocabularies and impressive programs? Nope, even though I see a lot of that.
The reason why I know deep down in me that my brothers and sisters and their spouses are good parents is because I genuinely love spending time with their children. They're easy to be around. My nieces and nephews are good, and I'm often learning from them when I hang out with them.
Not all are pictured here, but here's a handful of them.
Will :: Senior Photo, Columbus, Ohio
My family has known Will's family for as long as I can remember. It was 15 years ago that our moms and a handful of others were sipping coffee in a suburban living room, kids playing on every free space of floor in the house, having just prayed together. Community is a beautiful thing.
Congratulations to Will as he finishes up high school!
Rachel + Collin :: Engagement Photo - Columbus, Ohio
One baby and four months later, I find myself tucked away in the heart of the city, surrounded by nature's bliss, taking photos of this beautiful couple. Rachel and Collin are the first pair I have photographed since the birth of our baby and it was wonderful to be behind the lens to see their lighthearted love for one another.
Commitment. Joy. Anticipation. Conviction. Faith. Sacrifice. They exuded all the qualities that make an engagement evolve into a beautiful marriage.
We can't wait to capture their wedding! TBC...
- Rachel