Monday, July 20, 2009

My new friend Michelle...

Michelle is actually not a new friend, since I new her in highschool. But it has been 8 years since I have last seen her. She is a wonderful photographer, and the most beautiful person inside and out. You see I first came across her blog when looking through the Alta alumni blog, and literally my heart broke when I saw that she lost her beautiful 22 month old son, James. I couldn't stop thinking about her and her family. I was connected to her and related to her as a mother. She will forever be a role model to me. I love reading and hearing about her beautiful, and literally perfect little boy. I love him, and I have never met him. Michelle, I see his beauty in you, you are such an amazing person, mother, wife, friend! Thank you for letting me into your life, and letting me know more about your sweet James.

7 comments:

Jill said...

Michelle is such a beautiful woman! She totally inspires me as a person and as a photographer.

Clements Family said...

Those are some great pictures! I have read some of her posts a long time ago, her story is amazing. What a great friend to have!

Michelle Arnett said...

AHHH, Julie, you have officially made me cry. Thank you for your kind words, you are too sweet. I need people like you in my life who build me up~The adversary constantly tries to do the opposite and you offset his influence. Thank you for everything.
Loves,
Michelle

Staci Davies said...

Love them! Fun bright colors. I really like the first one in b & w. What is in the background? Great job

Jensen Family said...

SO BEAUTIFUL!! And I LOVE her shoes!!

Christine said...

Wow, what a courageous woman. Thanks for sharing... And these are wonderful portraits, Julie! Absolutely stunning. Esp that first shot - love the bokeh! (swoooon!)

Jean Smith said...

girl, these are gorgeous...and so is she!!! and to answer your question about lighting, they were taken from 10-12ish...but it was overcast that day...PERFECT!