I thank God for you :: Personal

My first shoot? Old school Pentax film camera, there's some numbers on the top of the camera and I'm thinking... ehhh... we'll just try them all. Some old guy is telling me how to talk to my model who awkwardly stands there. I don't know what I'm doing with myself, I sort of want to leave and sort of want to stay. I stayed, developed my photos and guess what, they weren't so bad

Oh sure it wasn't the cover of vogue or anything, but their grain had a charm to them. The idea's weren't so bad, and I remember specifically praying for God to please help me with this new hobby. I loved it so much that I prayed about a specific couple. It was crazy, absolutely crazy to even consider them. I mean they were professionals, they were successful! Why in the world would they even bother giving me the time to learn about this.

While I prayed about them. They prayed about me. That's the awesome thing about our God. He's all knowing, He's working on the hearts of two different people at the same time but with the same intention in mind. That's how He shows "This was me". It becomes unavoidable, it's divinity showing you what He'd like to do.

Steve and Michelle Lawson added me onto their team a little under a year ago. They knew I was amateur, I did NOT understand how even shutter speed works. He taught me as we went. Challenged me when it was risky... and had SO much fun in the process. Then when it came time to let me go and brand on my own, he let me. They have never been selfish. They never took advantage of me. They always believed in me. I was blessed to work alongside two VERY talented professional photographers.

Brides, nobody will love you more than Steve and Michelle Lawson will. Current facebook status? "Just booked another amazing wedding at the Pelican Grand. Now 3 more weddings to book today. We are so thankful to everyone for thinking of us for photography. Thank you Michelle Lawson Photography fans!!!" All of this is COMPLETELY ACCURATE. They DO book amazing weddings... they will book 3 more because that's just how lovable they are. They truly are VERY thankful to their brides and the "!!!" is honestly the way they feel. Especially Steve. He's a "!!!" and a half.Friend's I can't express how utterly thankful and honored I am to have worked for you. I appreciate every single thing you've done for me. Your passion for capturing people only inspires me more every day, and I pray for your constant success. Too much love for you :)

Following photo taken by Kalley Hernandez. Enjoy this obvious high school sweetheart love.

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Was this blog too long? Sure. Do they deserve it? Oh yes.