lately.
Ryan + Abby
A few days ago, one of my good friends asked me to take photos while he proposed to his girlfriend (also a good friend). I loved the idea and was excited, but kind of nervous. I really didn't want to mess up such a beautifully intimate moment.
So on a Saturday afternoon, I went over to Ryan's apartment to talk through the plan of the proposal. We sat there making light convo, as he waited eagerly for Abby to send the text message that she was ready for him to pick her up. Ryan gathered the things he needed for the romantic setting, that at this point was only living in his mind. On the way out the door Ryan paused and asked, "Would you pray for me?"
I answered, "Of course!"
We talked to God, asking for peace, confidence, and most importantly, Him to be at the center of this whole thing.
The scene was set.
Ryan went to get Abby.
He played a song, written just for her.
He asked, and she said YES!
It was a true honor to witness such a magical moment in these two wonderful people's story together!
Rainy Day With Greta
Greta and I like to make the most of rainy days, so when the weather is on the damp side we grab our umbrellas and rain boots and head out in search of puddles to jump in. A few days ago I decided to take my camera along and capture some of these moments. I think I am getting a little sentimental lately about the time I get to hang out with my daughter.
For the past 5 years I have been a “stay at home Dad”, along with a full-time (online) college student, and part-time media freelancer. I often had, in my opinion, the cutest little blonde haired photo assistant tagging along on my photo shoots. Lately I have been aware that this season of my life is quickly drawing to a close. I am now finished with school, Mandy will be home with Greta this summer and then she will be off to all day kindergarten in the the fall, and I am ramping up to full-time work, staying busy with The Wedding Format and Des Moines Freelancer (working with the amazing Dave Poyzer).
All that to say, I can’t promise this blog won’t feature photos of my daughter as I reflect on the privilege I have had to spend so many days with this marvelous little girl.
New Lens
After much research, I bought myself a Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM | A. Hooked this little guy up to my Cannon 6D, and I got to tell you, I already love it! Naturally my first subject was my favorite five year old in all the land, my daughter Greta.
