Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Photographs that feel like life





























Sometimes I see a photo of myself and think, "is that really what i look like? " or i'll see a way that Steve and I are posed and think, " that looks really awkward, we must have been really nervous."

These wonderful family photographs by Amy Messenger and Christopher Messenger feel like one beautiful day in my real life. when i saw the first photo of my hand grazing asher's head, i thought, "oh, i do that a hundred times a day." it conjures up a feeling in me; one that i hope i remember when my boy is 21 years old, and his head towers above my own. I can look at that photo and remember what it was like to reach down and caress those tight little curls.

these photographs represent things i know deep inside me; asher snuggling his chin into my shoulder, steve and i burying asher in a hug, watching airplanes together, discovering treasures in the grass.

i am so thankful for photographers who can make you feel so at ease and capture a simple few hours at the park in such a breathtaking way.

11 comments:

  1. So tender and such a wonderful way for you to share with us. Thanks for the peek into your beautiful world of motherhood.

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  2. The spirit of your family - easy, loving, confident, warm - shows in each and every one of these photos. What a gift! You are so good to share them. Also, nice lipstick :)

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  4. OMG the one with Steve and Asher and the sticks! I am dying! Thanks for sharing your life with us, Maria! <3

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  5. These are simply wonderful. I know what you mean. I felt that way about our wedding photos, they all seemed very natural, like our photographer just happened to be standing there to catch the shot. Your family is so beautiful.

    xo,
    Em

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  6. Really lovely photos, Maria! Thank you for sharing them. I especially love that last one, with you three in front of those tall trees. Sweet.

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  7. such beautiful photos! you all are a gorgeous family that oozes love!!!

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  8. they are amazing I love these! what a brilliant trio you are.

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  9. Precious! Love them all! And love you!

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