Summer is upon us…

The weather has warmed up--- really, really, warmed up. Warm weather, fresh fruit, sunshine, bright eyes and a cute little boy, doesn't that sound like a perfect afternoon? Jonathan’s eyes glistened, his smile was bright, and his heart was warm as always. Here are some pictures from our time together today. Thank you Jonathan for bringing sunshine into my day!

“the LORD has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.” Psalm 118:23

Meet Josie…

This little girls smile is infectious, just like her older siblings. Her family is very special and dear to my heart. They are so welcoming, caring and very fun too. I have enjoyed spending more time with them lately and today I had the chance to grab some shots of Josie. Her giggles, sweet voice and fun personality warm my heart, and fill up my camera.
Today I added a song to this site, it is currently one of my favorites. The lyrics apply to so much, to my relationship with the Lord, my relationship with my husband and my relationship photography and my clients.

“Find Me Here, Speak To Me
I want to feel you, I need to hear you
You are the light, That's leading me
To the place where I find peace again.

You are the strength, that keeps me walking.
You are the hope, that keeps me trusting.
You are the light to my soul.
You are my purpose...you're everything.
How can I stand here with you and not be moved by you?
Would you tell me how could it be any better than this?”

Photography and my clients move me. When I stand there, with life happening in front of my camera, I am moved. It touches my heart, gives me hope, motivates me and gives me strength. My clients light up my face and fill my heart with joy. I am so blessed to be pursuing photography. Thanks for playing Josie and for moving me today. Thank you for welcoming me in to your lives Stilwells, you’ve touched mine.

“As for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more.” Psalm 71:14

I will follow YOU…

“Where you go, I'll go. Where you stay, I'll stay. When you move, I'll move. I will follow... All your ways are good. All your ways are sure. I will trust in you alone. I will follow you. Who you love, I'll love. How you serve I'll serve.”
The past two weeks I have heard messages about using our talent and gifts to serve the people of this world, to love on them as Christ loved us, to reach out to one another. Our purpose in this world is to be the hand and feet of the Lord. Our goal is to be still, and pray with open hearts. Pray for the opportunity in which our gifts are multiplied to abundantly bless and serve others. In the past weeks I have felt an amazing peace. It followed my realization that God has largely answered a prayer. I have always loved working with children (im sure you can tell that from my love of family and newborn photography), I worked as a nanny for many years. 
For years I prayed for the time to serve others by watching their children, just because I can. Not for any outcome other then to purely bless them. It took me a while to open my eyes to the current answer of prayer. Right now I have all the time in the world to bless those around me through my love for photography, working with children and blessing those around me.
Are there prayers being answered in your life right now, are there ways you can be an answer to someone else prayer, what could you be doing to be the hands and feet of God? Cause I will tell you, that right now, right here… the blessings coming back into my life are overwhelming. By really opening my eyes to what can be done around me, using my time to truly love others and serve them without any expectation… God has blessed be in return and filled my heart with peace. Here are two of the cutest blessing in my week. I hope that you are as blessed by these pictures as I was in spending time with them.

“Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble.” 1 Peter 3:8

One of those sunny days…

With the sun shining and one of the most beautiful parks in the world… I jumped at the opportunity to go hike with Stacy and Caiden this morning. We spent a few hours adventuring… climbing rocks, walking through the “rainforest,” collecting rocks and sticks, and enjoying a picnic. Stacy and Cory have raised a little boy who has such a sweet heart, is curious about the world around him and so well mannered. I could not get enough of his blonde curls and long eyelashes.. Stacy and Caiden, thanks for the hike. You two have a very special bond, and I love spending time with you two..

Loved his spiderman shoes… all boy!

Aren’t those eyelashes amazing?

“When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble.” Proverbs 4:12

Finally Complete…

As you can tell from my last few days of posting… much of my time these last few days has gone to editing photos from my weekend with Addison. To switch things up, I decided to create a video to present all of her photo’s to you. I really just can’t get enough of this time in her life. There is something so captivating about watching children of this age, everything is a new experience and their curious nature is painted is all of their faces.
Life is something special. Life is emotional; the happy, the sad, the in-between. My goal as a photographer is to bring a smile, tear, or some other type of emotion to life through my pictures. That is what photography is, freezing a moment in time. Capturing that moment in such a way that it is filled with pure, raw emotion. I hope these pictures bring you joy, hope and a smile to your face. Enjoy!
(you will want to pause the music at the bottom of the blog before playing the video)

Untitled from jenee harvey on Vimeo.

“So I commend the enjoyment of life, because there is nothing better for a person under the sun than to eat and drink and be glad. Then joy will accompany them in their toil all the days of the life God has given them under the sun.” Ecclesiastes 8:15

One Year Photo Session Preview

I had the pleasure of photographing not only Addison’s Birthday party… but her “one year old” photos as well. We went to a path behind her house where there were patches of grass and a nice little walk-way, which was perfect for this girl on the move. She is at an age of exploration, independence, and curiosity; soaking up life like a sponge. I love this time in a child’s life. They have started to develop their own personality and that makes child photography so fun for me. Addison is one of the easiest little ones to photograph because there is always a smile on her face. So I have lots, and lots and lots of photos to edit. I have only just begun but had to share a few of my favorites with you…

“When you walk, they will guide you; when you sleep, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you.” Proverbs 6:22

It’s a First Birthday…..

On February 4th, 2010 Addison Nicole Rogers was welcomed to the world. One year later we are celebrating such a special little girl. All that has happens in the first year of life is astonishing. Learning to roll, sit, walk, eat solid foods, make noise, learn words, and develop a special personality. All that growth is what makes a first birthday so special. A true celebration of the little life that God has blessed us with. Addison is one of the happiest little girls I have ever been around. She is always smiling, laughing, or screeching out of excitement. I was so blessed to spend her birthday with her and take part in her birthday party as well. Happy 1st Birthday Addison, you are loved!

A time to celebrate..

 

“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” Proverbs 22:6