Chandler + Kiri

Meet Chandler and Kiri.
They're best friends.
Kiri is moving off to Australia soon but before she left, she and Chandler wanted some photos to document their last week together. 
I had heaps of fun wandering around with these two, taking photos as they laughed together about inside jokes and talked about dreams and traveling. They're definitely the cutest! It brought back memories of when I was 17 and me and my best friend dreamed big and talked about traveling and things we wanted to do and be when we "grew up".
It's crazy how time flies sometimes.

Wishing Kiri safe travels and Chandler too when she goes to visit her!
(I'm still trying to convince her to just stick me in her suitcase. I mean come on, Australia?? I wanna go...)

 
 
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A Happy List

Shot with 35mm film/ Yaschica 

A Happy List

1. Summer rain storms
2. Nighttime city wandering
3. Summertime by Billie Holiday
4. Summertime Sadness by Lana Del Rey
5. Those donuts
6. Le long des golfes clairs
Et d'une chanson d'amour
La mer
A berce mon coeur pour la vie
7. Unbirthday Presents
8. Snail mail
9. Feathered arms
10. Those old jeans
11. Freckled knees
12. Packed suitcases
13. Crosswalks

Kourtney and Callie Rose

My dear friends Kourtney and Callie Rose (who is more commonly known by her nickname, "Kalzone") are headed off to Thailand this fall to do some missions work over there for a few months. I'm so very excited for them and can't even wait to hear about all the stories and experiences I know they're going to bring back with them on their return!
These girls are such a blessing in my life. They are both so filled with joy and love and are a constant encouragement to me in so many ways. I just love them to pieces. I know they're going to be open for God to work through them in whatever way He has planned while they're over there. 

We had heaps of fun taking these photos for their support letters and they turned out so cute I figured I'd share them here today and give them a little shout out!
If you feel led to help support them in any way, whether through prayers or financially, feel free to email Kourtney (kourtneyhetrick@gmail.com) for more info or give via paypal through this link.


Love you two so very much! I know God's got some amazing things in store for you and the people you'll be coming into contact with over the next few months. 
"I exhort you."
;)

 Mark 16:15

We Live Half At Night

Shot with 35mm film/ Minolta x-700

"And we, we live half in the daytime
And we, we live half at night

Watch things on vcrs
With me and talk about big love
I think we're superstars
You say you think we are the best thing
And you, you just know
You just do"

Apparently taking photos of this tunnel at night is my new favorite thing. 

A Week In Film

This week I had a very dear friend come and visit me. 
(Hence the lack of posting)
We spent the whole week doing all the best kinds of things. 
Here's some film we both took during the week, documenting our adventures.
I'm a little bit in love with all of it. 
Despite because of all of it's lovely imperfections. 

Let The Morning Bring

Shot with Minolta x-700 and Kodak 100 film

Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.
//Psalm 143:8

In the morning O Lord you hear my voice;  in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.
//Psalm 5:3

Proclaiming your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night.
//Psalm 92:2

Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
//Lamentations 3:22-23

He is like the light of morning at sunrise on a cloudless morning, like the brightness after rain that brings grass from the earth.
//2 Samuel 23:4

But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.
//Psalm 59:16

The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders; where morning dawns, where evening fades, you call forth songs of joy.
//Psalm 65:8


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The beauty of mornings has been impressed upon me more so lately.
I've always had more night owl like tendencies but I'm finding that as I get older I enjoy the mornings more and more.
There's just something about the beautiful and peaceful silence that comes with the beginning of a new day.
A fresh start.
An unused inception.
A beginning.

Glenn & Christine


Meet Glenn and Christine.

I loved this engagement session for so many reasons.

One being that Glenn and Christine were pretty much one of the cutest and most fun couples ever and made my job super duper easy by being themselves. Which always makes for the best candid shots. 
Another reason was because they brought their scooter. I mean hello, how fun is that??

And then of course there was the fact that we did it at one of my all time favorite places here in Richmond: 

Talk about inspiration galore.
I definitely have to give them a shout out for letting us come after hours to take these photos. 
Everyone was so sweet and accommodating, so thanks heaps guys!
Not to mention the bar tender in Amuse gave Christine and Glenn some free shots!
Which of course made for some fun snapshots as well.
(Okay okay no more cheesy puns I promise...)
Anyway, I'm so excited for their wedding in the fall which I also have the honor of shooting!
These two are definitely going to have one amazing and super fun day.
Can't wait to help celebrate it with them. 
  




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I shared a little more than usual today because I just couldn't decide which ones were my favorite. 
I'm a little bit in love with all of them.
Hope you don't mind!
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