New Year…New blog…

Administrator — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 21:46:21 +0000

…looks pretty much the same but I have needed to change my blog address for quite a while. I have not been Sweet Pea Photography for more than a while…lol

So please bookmark the new address and visit me over there!!!

Be there or be square…

silly me I forgot the new address…lol http://untamedheartphotography.blogsome.com

Announcement!

Administrator — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:24:18 +0000

…so this is a bittersweet moment. I have finally made a decision but I have to say that each of these families is deserving of this gift in more ways than I can count. Each of the families nominated have been through my worst nightmare in one way or the other. My heart goes out to all of them and certainly prayers of health and happiness. I also want to thank everyone who sent in nominations. I truely appreciate the time you set aside in order to reach out to someone in need. Keep doing it. This is the stuff that makes the world go round! So without further ado, here is the email I recieved about the Howell Family.

Greetings,

I would like to nominate my cousin Matt Howell. Matt, age 31, was diagnosed with Malignant Astrocytic Neoplasm (inoperable brain cancer) in June at Barnes Jewish Hospital. Just prior to this diagnosis, his wife of two years, Amy, found out they were pregnant with their first child after many fertility procedures. Triumph to tragedy within a few short days. Even after a round of chemo and radiation, Matt has since lost his vision due to the tumor and is periodically in and out of the hospital with various complications (seizures, pneumonia, blood clots, fever). He is currently living with his parents for around-the-clock care, and his wife has just applied for Medicaid due to the enormous medical bills. Their daughter, Mattie Marie, is scheduled to be induced on Dec. 18. What a gift it would be to capture those amazing moments together during her first few weeks of life. Photos may be the only memories Mattie will have of her daddy. We believe in a God who still performs miracles today, just as He did 2000 years ago. Please consider this nomination for two reasons: one for the miracle that is Mattie, and two, the hope for a miracle to come for her daddy, Matt.

Thank you and many blessings to you and yours this Christmas season,

Christy Starling

Allen, TX

411…

Administrator — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 17:44:23 +0000

…so I have gotten some really great nominations so far…some I can’t stop thinking about…so gutt wrenching I just want to go and hug my babies and never let them out of my sight. A real reminder that life is never what you expect and makes me oh so thankful for what I have right now.

I will take nominations through Wednesday and then make my announcement on Friday! So stay tuned…

I have completed all of the editing of my sessions for the month so I have finally gotten to go back and edit some of my personal photos from this fall…and of course we can’t have a post without photos so….

my little misses…

My little mister…

A Gift of Love.

Administrator — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 06:44:58 +0000

It’s really important to me as a mother that my children understand the meaning behind Christmas. About how a baby was born that grew up to be the kindest most compassionate human being there ever was…that he gave all that he had to anyone who needed it. Regardless of their station in life or the mistakes that they had made. His compassion for people is the root of my own compassion…and I want that to be passed on to my children more than anything else. So in the spirit of Christ and his giving ways, I want to do something special this Christmas but I will need your help. I want to give a family in need, the gift of everlasting memories. I want you to send an email to me at mlh40804@yahoo.com and nominate a family or person and tell me their story. Why it would make their Christmas a little bit more special if they recieved a portrait session and a $500 print credit from me. It may not be a million dollars but I can guarantee those pictures will be priceless to them…

I also have a couple images to share…little Isabel was such a good sport today…happy and carefree in the 28 degree weather…for about 25 minutes anyway…longer than I would have lasted!

Is she not the cutest little girl ever…

I love this image.

P.S.

Administrator — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:09:17 +0000

another post this week….

…for another returning client. Oh how I love watching the children grow up….Miss Shelby…I didn’t think she could get more beautiful…and at 13…I was not this cute when I was 13…far from it actually…

and Mr. Everett…he is such a doll…Love his smile…

and Mr. Marshall…yep…equally as cute as his brother and sister. I actually got lots of him smiling, but really loved this shot.

I have to add another one from last week too…I just adore this image…so surreal…

fine fine fine…you want more of Miss Shelby….here you go…

Peace and love folks…

Never Think…

Administrator — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:41:25 +0000

…my new favorite song by Rob Pattinson. Natalie…make Mark learn it and play it for you…

Mark was a senior client I had the pleasure of shooting while in Cape for Thanksgiving. His gorgeous girlfriend is a previous client and when he told be that, I knew not only would he be dashing but have a great sense of style like is lady. Natalie and I actually met in Urban Outfitters(my fav store) not knowing that she was from my home town and my little sis’s friend…small world…some things are just meant to be…

Anywho…they wanted a picture of the two of them together and how could I not ablige? GORGEOUS…you all know I am a sucker for some backlighting and man does it make this image magical

and get a load of Mark…sigh…

Thanks guys, I had tons of fun…I’m so glad we lived through the swooning male morons hooting from the factory…some people…sheesh…

oh and because I love it soooo much…Mr. Rob and his heartwrenching song….never think