When Time Stood Still: Photography by Andrea Bernard

October 19, 2012

When Time Stood Still: The Beauty of Relationships {Soboba Springs Country Club Photographer}

Filed under: Anniversaries,Blessings,Couples,Events,Families,Getting to Know my Clients — Andrea Bernard @ 9:41 pm
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When Roxanne first contacted me from Texas about taking pictures of her parents’ 60th Wedding Anniversary Party at Soboba Springs Country Club, I could tell by the adoration in her voice that this would be a cherished time.  I wouldn’t just be ”taking pictures” of the family – it would be my goal to capture the beauty of the memories and special relationships they share (yes, all 29 of them!).

I hope these images do just that for you, Rohrbacher Family, for generations to come.

The always-lovely Country Club was a great backdrop for this special event.


The closeness of husband and wife, and the affection of sister and brother…

The joy a mother finds in her toddler son…

The admiration future generations have for grandparents of integrity…

The unique bonds of a mother to her daughter…

The connection that binds them all: family, whether loved by blood or loved by invitation.

The years of childhood memories shared…

The respect sons have for a mother who has more-than-earned it…

The love daughters have for a mother who always set an example…

The miracle of shared life and memories that hold strong even when the miles separate…

And the lasting legacy of love and commitment that endured through joys and challenges, 60 years strong… and counting…

All beautiful, all unique, all reflections of the gifts God gives when everything that threatens to break and tear relationships down is instead met with steadfast love.

Thank you for inviting me in to your story and your lives, Rohrbacher Family!  I look forward to finishing your Web Gallery so you can view the rest of your images and think back on this amazing time together.

Cherish, Love, Remember Always,

Andrea

September 28, 2012

When Time Stood Still: Beautiful Redemption {Idyllwild Family Photographer}

Filed under: Blessings,Families,Uncategorized — Andrea Bernard @ 6:20 pm
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There is so much beauty to be seen in life.  Yet I truly believe the deepest beauty here on earth often comes through the other side of great challenges and pain, when God recycles the bad things and turns them out for His glory and our good, when He makes “beauty from ashes”.

This family has a beauty from ashes story, one in which God has worked wonders and redeemed their relationships – that is the business He’s in after all, redemption!  And so, it was with great honor that I tried humbly to capture their beauty – God’s beauty, so clearly in their lives.

Chris is leaving in a few short days to begin his journey as a Marine.  I’m so glad they’ll have these memories to share of their times together as this chapter closes and a new one opens.

Brother and Sister – they don’t love each other or anything… ;)

The light was so pretty up in Idyllwild; I think this stream was meant just for them!

In these next two sets, they were each sharing their favorite memory of time spent together – it was sweet to see all the smiling and laughing involved :) .

Katie recounting a story…

I know a touch of that adoring look Cynthia has on the right – a beautiful thing for a mother to feel toward her children.

I totally love these next family shots!! :)

We then moved on to a different part of the stream where the beautiful light illuminated the greenery.

In this next one, I asked each person to tell the others one thing they appreciate about them.  Once it was Chris’ turn to listen to what his mom and sister appreciate about him, he said, “Oh yeah, keep it coming!” lol

Mom held it together until the end, and then the emotion of it all came; she was so sweet.

Thank you, God, for making this family and covering them with Your Redeeming Grace – it’s something only You can do.

Cynthia, Chris, and Katie, thank you so much for opening yourselves and your lives to me – I was so blessed by this time with you!

Cherish, Love, Remember Always,

Andrea

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June 21, 2012

When Time Stood Still: Newborn Bundle of Sweetness {Hemet/San Jacinto Newborn Photographer}

Filed under: Blessings,Families,Getting to Know my Clients,My Thoughts on Photography,Newborns,What to Expect — Andrea Bernard @ 7:19 pm
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So, I know it may seem as though I gush about EVERY client on the blog, but in all honesty, God does such amazing things when He creates people.  Whether they see it or not, I have yet to find one client who does not radiate the image of God in some way – His character, His creativity, His intensity, His beauty…  I feel truly blessed to meet all my new friends and see Him in them.

That being said, God really outdid Himself when He made this precious little newborn.  As I complimented Baby Cole’s sweet, tiny, six-day-old features, his grandfather said something like, “I’m sure you say that about all the babies!”  And I do, because it’s so true!!  Isn’t he just perfect?!

A little angel, really.

Cole’s Mommy and I worked together to soothe him to sleep for this first set of images; he was such a little doll.  It’s so important to me to work on baby’s schedule when creating newborn portraits – and our patience paid off :) .

Though we’ve just met, the impression I get is that Baby Cole is entering such a peaceful family – full of gentle patience and overflowing with strong love.

Adding more feet to the family! :)

It’s so clear that big brother Caleb adores his baby too!

The connection between a mother and her baby is always beautiful.

Love those wrinkly toes!!

While Mommy fed baby, Daddy and big brother played baseball.

It was adorable, and I hope these portraits help you as parents remember the roundness of his little face at this stage of toddlerhood, his inquisitive eyes, those cute little jeans he’ll be grown out of soon, and how the special relationship you share now will only grow more precious from here on out.

Thank you so much for the privilege of creating with your beautiful family, Trujillos.  Can’t wait to show you the rest of your portraits!

Cherish, Love, Remember Always,

Andrea

June 6, 2012

I Heart Faces – “All Boy” Entry

Filed under: Children,I Heart Faces,Uncategorized — Andrea Bernard @ 3:59 pm
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I have never doubted that our boys are “all boy,” even when, for a short period of time when he was two, Micah said his favorite color was pink  ;) .

They are double-trouble, double-energy, double-sweetness, double-fun!!

So hard to choose, but I think I’ll go with this image of our middle boy Noah for my entry this week:

 

“Caught in the Act”

 

I’m not sure how he can look SO innocent and SO guilty, all at the same time!
Check out this post for other images I considered for this week’s challenge.

 

So many adorable entries over at I Heart Faces for this week’s theme… Check them out!

Photo Challenge Submission

 

When Time Stood Still: I Heart Faces – All Boy Series {Inland Empire Children’s Photographer}

Filed under: Blessings,Children,Families,I Heart Faces,Uncategorized — Andrea Bernard @ 3:51 pm
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I have never doubted that our boys are “all boy,” even when, for a short period of time when he was two, Micah said his favorite color was pink  ;) .

They are double-trouble, double-energy, double-sweetness, double-fun!!

All of these are totally candid images.  I call this one “Teeth and Guns”:

“Exploring”

“Caught in the Act”

“A Boy and His Dog”

“Only They Can Make Each Other Laugh Like This”

So many adorable entries for this week’s theme… Check them out!

Photo Challenge Submission

January 28, 2010

When Time Stood Still: Adventuresome Love {Idyllwild Family Portraiture}

Filed under: Blessings,Families — Andrea Bernard @ 11:43 pm
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Have I told you all lately how much I LOVE what I do? 

              I need to say it every once in a while, because I’ve been so blessedly overwhelmed with clients in the last six months that I can forget what a blessing it is to be “working” at something I enjoy so much.  Amidst the busy to-and-fro of life and growing and learning and pain and laughter,
I just can’t thank God enough that I get to create and cherish memories with families like the one you’re about to meet. 

             When I first met with Cathy for our consult, she was beaming.  She told me the last family pictures they had done were when her youngest was just a toddler.  As she shared a bit about each of the members of her family, I could see what a precious love she has for them, and what a fun-loving spirit bonds them together.  This is no “stare-at-the-TV” kind of family.  We’re talking extreme sports, appreciating the great outdoors for its full potential.

I was honored to hear that Cathy had been following my work for the past year or so and couldn’t wait to finally schedule a custom family portraiture session. 

             Cathy, thank you and your family so much for a wonderful afternoon four-bying and just enjoying each other’s company.  Oh and thanks, Matt, for NOT driving us off the numerous cliffs we grazed!  :)   Just kidding.

             I had an awesome time getting to know each of your boys and capturing their unique, fun spirits.

             You and Matt were so adorable, laughing and talking and thinking I couldn’t hear your whispers ;) .

             Here are some of those fun textures you like so much, Cathy…  You all did an excellent job easing into the creative aspects of the images.  What a beautiful (and handsome) family!

             I’m so excited to share the rest of our images with you next week.  Cherish, love, and remember this beautiful time in your lives always!

             ~Andrea

October 15, 2008

Something to Say…

Filed under: My Thoughts on Photography — Andrea Bernard @ 4:59 pm
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There are times when only a photograph can speak the words I wish to express.  I guess that’s one of the many things I love about being a photographer.  The beauty I am privileged to see, the emotions that run deep, the way I am inspired by life and the world… These are all things I can share through the images I capture, and I am truly grateful.

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