I first came to know Arielle when she contacted me about my equine photography. We stayed in touch via Twitter and I started to get to know this beautiful young woman as I read her blog, A Beautiful Journey and kept up with her photography work.
Around the time I was planning my trip to Kentucky, I found myself on Arielle’s blog, captivated by her beautiful photos, prose, and the honesty with which she shared about her life as a young mother who loves horses, the country, beauty, and God. I sent her a crazy e-mail late one night, asking if I could see her when I was in Lexington, and if she would let Shirley and I photograph her. There are just some people I feel compelled to photograph, and Arielle was one of them. Her quiet demeanor, inner and outer beauty, and personal style intrigued me greatly. Thankfully, she didn’t think I was a crazy stalker, and said “yes.”
We met at Starbucks and chatted about our lives, our work, our loves and I gave her some feedback about her photography. Shirley picked us up, took us out for some delicious Chinese food, and headed to Shirley’s farm, just as the light was getting good. On our way, we stopped at an old churchyard along the way…
wow…just wow…you are such an inspiration to me! xoxo
Wow!!! Breathtakingly beautiful shoot!!!
Shelly,
I’m doing a website for a photographer in Willmar who would like some tutorial in using Lightroom. Are you interested?
Thanks Tara and Nicole!
Dennis – possibly. It would probably not be possible until July.
Shelley! This is one of my favorite sessions you’ve ever done … absolutely gorgeous!
this is my amazing granddaughter – she is so beautiful both inside and out and you captured her wonderfully!
I love the way your portraits look like paintings. Those last handful of images are so, so wonderful.
Shelley I always check your bolg and am never disappointment with what I see. You just continue to get better and better. Your use of light in this session is wonderful!
Shelley,I just love these photos. Being an almost freakish “visual” person, I just am so happy looking at your work. So many images perfectly captured. It’s the “ahhh” of a beautiful scene captured in a moment of time. Your work is a gift. Thanks for sharing.
So gorgeous Shelley!
Absolutely gorgeous! You captured Arielle so honestly. 🙂 Great shots! I really love the close up silhouette shot- so beautiful!
I follow Arielle’s blog in part because I love her pictures. So imagine my surprise when I got to see photos that inspire her! Your pictures are just lovely. You mentioned using a lens with a lower aperture than 1.8, what lens do you use? I’m happy to add a new blog to my photo inspiration file. 🙂
Absolutely stunning! I love Arielle’s blog, and look forward to seeing more of your work now as well!
Gorgeous session…love this
Shelley– I am SUPER inspired by your work– you make me want to become a better photographer!! Arielle– you are gorgeous! I love how Shelley was able to capture your shyness in the photos– so sweet!
simply beautiful. arielle is such a beautiful person although i have never met her, her spirit just shine through. You did such a great job ! Im new at photography and would love some more tips on your blog! 🙂
Being a regular visitor, i always see better and better posts in this site.
So keep like this beautiful posts up always….
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