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Love & Valor

Out on the road/Half a world away from home

The love I used to know is gone/But that don’t stop me

From searching high and low/I wanna know where you are

So,

Twinkle, twinkle little star

How I wonder where you are/Do I mean anything at all?

I’ll keep searching till I find/Just know you’re always on my mind.

So twinkle, twinkle little star.

~Twinkle, Twinkle~

Jesse Fox

That, my friends, is a little taste of Love & Valor. They are a local, up and coming band, who’s members, Jesse Fox, Darren Miles and Shea McKissack, I have had the pleasure of knowing for a while now. They are rocking the  indie/folk/acoustic genre with a style that is all their own. The melodies are poignant, yet catchy; their lyrics thoughtful, spinning tales of loves lost and loves yet to come and the experiences that make our lives what they are. Their next show will be coming up in February. Check ’em out! You won’t regret it!

http://www.facebook.com/loveandvalormusic/app_178091127385

These guys were recording their CD up at APP State in early November, so my good friend, Amos Archer and I, hit the road. Road trip! I love some road trippin’! Amos and I had a crazy time, telling stories and laughing, while chillin to some sweet tunes. 🙂 After we arrived, we wandered the streets and alleyways around downtown Boone and found some AMAZING places. I was so inspired, I could barely contain my excitement! Although, by the end of the night, I had almost completely lost my voice. No bueno. That’s what I get for talking so much. Eventually, Amos and I headed home, (He’s such a good traveling friend!) and rolled back in to town close to 2 in the A.M. It was an incredible trip, much in part to being with good friends. It was a huge bonus that photography was involved.

This photo was actually snapped by my dear, dear friend and traveling companion on this trip, Amos Archer.

I liked it so much, I thought it deserved a spotlight! 🙂

Will VanDeventer

Will can always make me laugh. This boy climbed on all kinds of things during our shoot. He gave me some great angles and unique shots, no doubt, but I found myself saying, “Will… I’m not sure that’s stable…” (and I NEVER say that). I would expect no less from him. He’s been climbing on things for as long as I have known him, which has been for many years now. He cracks me up with his perspectives and random quotes. I laughed much during our shoot and we had a really great time. 🙂 All this equals a fantastic senior session, with TONS of images! It made it very difficult for me to choose my favorites, so enjoy this super long posting!

~Ciao!

Susanna

A while back, I was itching to do a shoot. I had discovered some amazing places and I wanted to put them to use! I immediately thought of Susanna. She’s beautiful, hysterical to be with, has such a great style and her personality is just as cute as it can be. Her smile is completely contagious, as is her joyfulness. I had a great time driving around to all the different locations, laughing, talking of spiritual things and life in general. Not only is she a fantastic model, game for just about anything, but she is such a sweet young lady. Not only was the shoot  a success, but I got the chance to know Susanna a little bit better and that’s what is important to me. She’s a dear, dear, dear and I love her muchly! 

Sneak peek… :D

Just one, guys. That’s all I’m doing today. Lots, lots more to come!!!! Love and Valor! Check ’em out.

Sarah Beth Costello

Here’s to my best friend: The beautiful and incredibly talented, Sarah Costello. The girl who knows my secrets, who shares my heart. The one who encourages me to rise above my own status quo, who’s there for me when I’m sick of trying. She’s sees my flawed self and loves me anyway. We’ve cracked the weirdest jokes, have cried many a tear together and she understands my incomplete thoughts, even when I do not. She’s adventurous, brave, strong and true. She builds me up and continues to walk with me. I’m so thankful for her friendship and the gift that she is to me! She’s also a pretty dadgum good model, as you will see. 😉 I love her dearly!!!

So, this last photo was found, purely by accident. Sarah and I were leaving our *ahem* location and I thought to myself, “Bethany, you should look behind that door. See if it opens…” I followed my instincts, turned the knob, pushed the door open and … aaaaaahhhhhhh…. It was like angels were singing. 😉 Ha! It was pretty incredible, with or without the angels.

Oh, what a beautiful day!

I opened my door this morning, was greeted by the suns rays touching my face and I knew it was going to be a good day! After a few, short hours at the kindergarten, I threw my stuff together and headed out to meet my next client. Chris Warren has got to be one of the most laid back people I have ever had the pleasure of photographing. 🙂 I have known him for YEARS, (since he was little) and it was very cool to have the privilege of shooting his senior pictures. These few images are just a smidgen of what we did today, but it was really fun! We found a coffin, (I believe) braved the “dangers” of the river, raced the sun to the end of the day and had a good laugh over Chris’ astonishment over learning my actual age. 😉 Good times.