Beauty
October 14, 2009 | Filed Under Andrea, Photography, Photos
A couple of months back I had my friend Amanda, who is a brilliant photographer, take some photos of just me. I wanted to send them to Daniel, just so he would be able to remember what a I look like. While we do use Skype, the connection is so slow that I am a blurry blog of girl to him on the computer screen.
I wanted a photo for him to look at and be able to say, “My wife is gorgeous.”
My photo session was a blast, at times it rained, at times it was sunshiny; I stood in the middle of a road, stuck my toes in a puddle, dressed up, I even put lipstick on…! And I laughed a lot. Three hours of feeling absolutely beautiful. With photos to look at and remember long after my special afternoon had passed.
Monday I was able to give Jen her special day…
Four children in six years, a homeschooling mama; she’s a wonder.
There was no rushing, no children; we had so much fun. And now Jen has beautiful photos to hang up on her wall so when, as she said to me, she’s “covered in spit-up” she can look at those photos and remember.
Do you have photos that show you just how beautiful you are?
I think it is desperately important for us women to see ourselves as we truly are, absolutely beautiful. Because we are.
You are!
I know, it is the state of our heart that is treasured above all else. But, it sure is nice to have a photo of this lovely woman that God created.
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30 Responses to “Beauty”
Oh wow! First of all – Andrea, I Love your picture! Amanda did a fab job! And Jen! I told you on FB already – but Eyow!
I could so use a HotMomma photoshoot…It’s hard to remember the hot-days when you’re “covered in spit up” and taking out the garbage!
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WOW!!!! Beautiful
Your picture is awesome…and you did a fabulous job on Jen’s…I think you made a very valid point. Too often, we as women, forget that we are in fact..women…not just moms, taxi drivers, …etc…
I just took some photos a few weeks ago when we had our family portraits made. I am so proud of my “special” project and can’t wait for Q to see them! I took them in his Army shirt…too cute! And yea, they make me feel good
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Gorgeous!
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These are so beautiful. I had a special shoot done during Scott’s deployment (almost a year ago). It was so much fun. One day, we will have a place to hang them and it will remind me that I am beautiful, too!
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Amazing! I often forgot that amongst the kids toys, sweatpants and ponytail. Thank you for making us aware that we need to step out every once in awhile and realize how beautiful we are!
Andrea, the dress and shoes are FAB!! Your are gorgeous!! I wanna see more of the pictures. Your friend is gorgeous. I don’t look anything like the two of you and I only have 2 children!!
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Beautiful pictures.
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Ummm yeah who’s a HOT momma.. that would be the one with the leopard print shoes. Your picture is wonderful, as are the others of your friend. what a wonderful idea.
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Um, GORGEOUS–both of you. You did a fantastic job, Andrea. And tell her she’s got killer hair; I would kill for that kind of hair.
I do have some pics of myself – two different shoots, in fact – and I got them because I knew there would be days I didn’t feel pretty and I wanted to remember…
Anyway, I love the pics Amanda did of you and you did a great job on Jen’s, too!!!
That is a beautiful photo of you and I’m sure Daniel loves it! as if he could ever forget what you look like
So, you wanna drive down south just a few states and take some photos of me? lol I’m sure Jen is beyond pleased with her photo shoot that you did!
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Wow, you gals look amazing!!!
I would love to have some pictures like this taken of me…I’ve always wanted to make a calendar for Jordan for his office!
Christmas idea for Daniel???
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Wowza! Andrea you are gorgeous and stunning and all those lovely photos are sure to knock Daniels socks off
And you’re an incredible photographer to boot. 
You’ve got Looks, Smarts, Talent, & Chutspah!
I am glad for Jen. She is beautiful and she looks very comfortable with herself and you. Great job!
But now I am extra sad that it rained ;(
You are so beautiful! How fun to have a day to feel like a model
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GORGEOUS.
Both of you!!!
WOW!! you both look SO amazing!!
and such a good idea…. might have to save this one up for later
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You did a fantastic job! I love all of her photos. But her hair, oh, I would die for hair like that!
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Such gorgeous pics!!!
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Gorgeous! Your photo is amazing, Daniel should love it. I am always amazed at your photography as well, you are so good!
BEAUTIFUL photos!!!
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Absolutely beautiful pictures! And such a great idea, not only for your hubby (who I’m sure can still remember what you look like regardless), but also for yourself. You’re right it is important to remember how we are more than a mom. Just wish I had a friend like you to take some pics like that.
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look at you hot mamas!!!! beautiful!
britt
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Both of your are gorgeous moms! Love all the photos!
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Those are WONDERFUL pictures! Though I don’t think I could ever pull off such sultriness like you and Jen. Wowza!
Thank you again for being so gracious and taking our pictures today–Matt and I had such a good time with you and Levi liked you a lot, too.
Hope you’re having a great afternoon!
Love,
Erin
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You are both uber talented and beautiful!
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cripes i really need to get on the treadmill after looking at you all!
beautiful pictures and what better gift to give your husband (you know besides your adorable kids) I should get some for my love.
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Beautiful pictures! What a great idea!
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Wow! You are 2 hot mommas!
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This post just brought tears to my eyes, just post baby number two and I yearn to feel that beauty in me.
Wow! Your picture is wonderful and I love the last one of Jen by the water – so beautiful!