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Jessika with a “K” – The Story Behind the Photograph

Becki — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:00:48 +0000

Several years ago, I was struggling to overcome my reluctance in approaching people to ask if I could photograph them. Walking through the Arboretum I happened to meet Jessika and her mom. Jessika, totally innocent and opened explained to me her name was Jessika with a “K”. I offered to take a photo of Jessika and her mom and send them a print. Jessika’s mom was hesitant but Jessika looked at her mom and said “oh please, that way we have a reason to see each other again”. I don’t know their story, but I imagine they had been through some rough times. Only this didn’t matter to Jessika. The love in her eyes was obvious.

I shot a couple of quick photos, went home, printed two images and mailed them off to Jessika’s mom. I didn’t put a return address on the package and can only hope the package was received and Jessika and her mom had another reason to see each other. I am happy I took the “risk” in approaching them. I’m glad their moment didn’t end up in my “Photo NOT Taken” category.

Here is Jessika, with a “K” and her mom:

Jessie – 18 months old – Old Salem

Becki — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:15:16 +0000

Okay, be aware, Jess is absolutely ADORABLE. His big blue and green eyes had my heart immediately. I think he needs to be in modeling. Jess was in a serious mood this morning and didn’t seem interested in smiling, but preferred to grace me with his pensive stare. I loved it.

Here are a few of my favorite images (just a few of many):

A Family Photo Shoot

Becki — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 03:28:17 +0000

Well the weather has turned cold and this required us to find a new venue. The folks at JH Adams Inn in High Point NC were nice enough to allow us to shoot at their inn for a nominal fee. The inn was beautifully decorated for Christmas. Logan was a joy to photograph. At two years old he would softly say “I’m done” whenever he had had enough of my camera. Logan loves trucks and buses and spend a good deal of time looking out the window searching for them.

Once again, thank you JH Adams Inn, I’ll be back there in January for a bridal session.

Here are a couple of photos from the session:

A simple moment, with smiles of joy:

It’s all about me, right?

Looking for buses and trucks:

Do you see what I see?

Logan showing me his “shy” face:

On the Beach

Becki — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:15:30 +0000

I drove over to Topsail Island this past week to photograph a family group of 30. The day was bright overcast but quite windy. Here are a couple of the non-posed images I managed to capture.