Wednesday, December 7, 2011

pretty people pictures.


meet ella. 

meet eliza.


 they're such sweet sisters.  and entirely adorable!


meet their mom - julie, daddy - kevin, and precious baby brother, eli.



could this family be any prettier?













i saved my favorite for last ~



this family has captured my heart.  kevin, julie and their kiddos, have been through a lot, but their faith has been rock solid and an inspiration to all who know them.  i'm thinking they must get tired of hearing that but when something is oh so true and apparent it's hard not to say so.  my honey grew up with julie and it's a joy to know them.  you can read their story here.

it was a treat to get to hang out with the Giordanos to capture their pretty selves in photo form.  i love the color palette they wore - blues with pops of red.  these were the first photos i've ever taken outside of family.  i felt entirely nervous and inadequate with my basic equipment and skill level but when you're working with such good lookin' folk, it makes your job way easier.  it's so sweet to think that they believed in me.  thanks Giordanos!!!
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Heather @ we.are.the.holdens said...

Carissa, girl you and I are on the same track or something...these look great!! You did an amazing job. They are a beautiful family.I also just took some pictures for friends on Sunday and was so nervous. Outside of my family they were the first adults I had photographed and I have so much to learn but I love it.;)

leahsopus said...

beautiful pictures, carissa! seriously. and you did a great job staging people.

Catrina said...

beautiful job! my favorite is the second to last one but they are all so good!

Kimberly said...

I think you did a great job. Are you taking pictures now as a job? or are you just doing it for fun?

Charissa Steyn said...

your photos are stunning! well done girl- you capture the moment :)

Alicia said...

i love these!! they are a beautiful family...love that red hair!

Farmgirl Paints said...

wowza girlie. so so proud of you! those are amazing.

Jessica said...

You did an AWESOME job!! You've got talent girl and I'm hoping to see you jump into business! :)

Nancy said...

Wow, Carissa! It looks like you totally captured the moments. Great, great job. I love the sun rays squeaking out and illuminating the shots. Well done. :)

Jennoelle said...

Oh their family is beautiful, and you did an amazing job on their photos! I agree--that last one is my favorite. I'm in love with the light.

Jocelyn said...

Girl you are rocking your camera!!! These are fantastic. I love the sun flare you captured too!!! And the color tones in the little table pic...dreamy!!!! You have a true talent!!!

Shelli said...

Those are amazing! I wish I could use my camera {not just on the basic setting!} and have pictures turn out good!

Liz said...

Carissa! They are gorgeous!!! (photos and people) If you lived near me I would be begging you to take our photos!! You did such a great job, I love all the different angles!

Liz

Chelsea said...

Those are your first non-family portraits?? I wouldn't have believed it. They look awesome! What a darling family!

Olivia said...

Hmm I think pictures of the burgess family are in order next! ;

Grace said...

Beautiful pictures! Great job and good looking family.

Mama D.'s Dozen said...

These are GREAT!

I would never guess that they were your first pics besides family.


Laurel

Bree Holloway said...

Lovely photos! I would so enjoy geting to know that family - they seem like dears. :)

Love,
~bree

Masto Mama said...

beautiful pictures of a beautiful family! I have been on their blog and I already love them....thanks for introducing them to all of us!

JDaniel4's Mom said...

What amazing pictures! I love that you took such a wide variety of shots. The ones with whimsy are such fun!

Rachel said...

how fun! you really have talent!

Amy Prikazsky said...

You did a great job! Can't wait for Sunday!

Yana said...

These are beautiful! Your photos keep getting better and better :)

Mama D.'s Dozen said...

Thanks for the sweet comment on my blog. I sure hoped that my comment was encouraging, and not judgmental. :) I didn't even know if you were still popping over to my blog occasionally. So good to hear from you.


:) :) :)

Sarah-Anne said...

i love these pictures, carissa! you did an amazing job & beautiful people to photograph :)

Jamie said...

These are beautiful! You did a great job!

{K} said...

Beautiful pictures, beautiful family!!

Emily w/Amazing Grapes said...

LOVE these pictures!! Those kids are beautiful and those pictures, gosh, great job girl!!
Emily at Amazing Grapes

Jill said...

Beautiful family! And, great job on the pictures, they look great!

Geezees Custom Canvas Art said...

what a picture perfect family...those kids are so adorable.

arsenalfamily said...

They are all so good! What a beautiful family!

Savories of Life said...

You and i need to read each others blogs more often.

Whatever Dee-Dee wants said...

Beautiful photos!

LeAnna said...

I missed this post somehow! These are so wonderful, girl! Love, love, love the last one, you did such a great job!