5.14.2008

40 Minutes of Sunshine

So, I received an email from Jessica Claire a few months back telling me that she was following our blog and wanting to know if we'd be interested in having a photo shoot with her...

Don't know who Jessica Claire is? Well, you should since I've already blogged about her a bit. But, that's OK if you don't, because neither did we...until I checked out her blog and discovered that she's basically one of the best photographers in the world (according to popphoto.com, and I agree).

Anyway, Jessica has family in the RDU area and was in town this weekend for a visit...and, of course, we said "YES!" to her offer. This kind of opportunity doesn't come around very often!

The forecast for yesterday was "partly cloudy with a 20% chance of rain". It was raining and cold when we woke up. It was raining and cold when we left to drive to meet Jessica.

As we pulled up to the shoot location, the clouds parted and the sun came out. For 40 minutes, the weather was perfect.

As we entered Elmo's Diner for a late breakfast, the sun disappeared...it never showed it's face again for the rest of the day.

And, we all got to spend some time with Gwyneth later that morning as well! That's what I call a perfect Mother's Day/Birthday gift for Tricia.

Here's Jessica with Gwyneth...

Thanks, Jessica! The Photos (amazing!) and the time spent getting to know you (also amazing!) are such a wonderful gift!

Nate

5 comments:

Two blessings from above said...

I enjoyed the video and all the pictures. They are wonderful!
I am happy that you had sunshine during the photo session.
I think you and Tricia could have been photographed in a major storm and it would not have mattered. Both of you are glowing so much in the pictures and look so happy.
The pictures with Gwyneth brought tears to my eyes. They are beautiful!

Dottie said...

You may not be a professional photographer, but you take some amazing photos. What kind of camera do you have? Point & Shoot or DSLR? I've been enjoying photography as a hobby also and try to pick up tips here and there. You have a beautiful family and a beautiful heart.

Candi said...

Nate, you may have already answered this question but what type of photo editing software do you use?
Your photos are amazing.

Lindsey said...

nate, i really enjoy looking at your pictures-they are beautiful. i love photography and looking at the work of good photographers...i've been looking at jessica claire's pictures and they're awesome! have you ever heard of audrey woulard? she's based in chicago and specializes in children's photography, and she's one of the most talented photographers i've ever seen. i think you would like her work. her blog is http://www.audreywoulardblog.com/

Beautiful Things said...

WOW!! Jessica Claire?? That's SO awesome! She's amazing...
I just want to cry every time I see pictures of your precious little Gwyneth and Tricia. God is beyond good...