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  • My heart…

    ...in photographing your family is to document this time of life. I want to capture truth. Realness. Authenticity. You can color coordinate your family, argue in the car on the way over, and stress about the perfect smile with any photographer. Or you can just BE… who you are, with the ones that matter most, in the everyday places where you hang out. It could be making a traditional Saturday breakfast of pancakes with chocolate chips & whipped cream or turning over rocks in search of bugs at your favorite nature park. I want to come along and journal your story . Those are the memories you will want to revisit one day...when you are 60 years old curled up with the dog on your couch...waiting {im}patiently for grandchildren to come into your world.

  • ***NOW BOOKING FOR AUGUST 2013

back up and running

04.23.13

I’m back online with a newly designed Blog Site!  Everything all in one place ~ easy peasy!  With special thanks to Kathy at  The Photog’s Helper!

You will notice there are some changes. Actually, they are sort of huge.  I have decided to focus on what I am truly passionate about:  families and high school seniors.

Families::

I LOVE  the interaction that can be captured within the family dynamics;  the good and the bad.  I’m ready to take it to the next level:   to search and capture who your family is right now;  at whatever stage it is.  Now, I know this isn’t for everyone.  Most people want that perfect family image, but that’s not my zeal anymore.   I’m going to document a moment that is closely real for you to remember instead.  I’m so over the moon to do this!

High School Seniors::

Ahhh, and graduates.  This is a completely different genre ~ but I love it equally.  These people are so FUN!  Sessions will be more magazine styled, sort of like being a model for an afternoon.  Each young person is so unique and I enjoy  showing them what I see through my lens:  true beauty.  {And yes, I photograph guys as well}

So…take a look around.  There are still some holes I need to fill especially in the gallery section.  Time is always my nemesis, but it will be completed next month.  I just couldn’t wait to get back online to my happy place:)

 

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Priscilla Headrick - April 24, 2013 - 10:00 am

Can’t wait to see what your gifted eyes saw through your lens when you shot Kayla’s graduation pictures. Your an amazing artist and so gifted by God. I think of you every time I see my family portrait you shot seventeen years ago. Love you Misty.

Bopa Carlson - April 24, 2013 - 10:59 am

You know my comments! XOXO

Sara Schrock - April 24, 2013 - 2:29 pm

Misty!!! I love, love, love, love this! I can hear your heart through these beautiful words, and I am so excited that this is where your journey is heading! I am thrilled for you and for everyone who will have these kinds of images of real life and real love and real beauty. You inspire me to look for and love those kinds of moments. Love you! Sara

jennifer dembowski - April 25, 2013 - 7:14 am

I share Priscilla’s comments! It was so much fun to get to have dinner with you during my brief visit to CA. And I too can’t wait to see the previews of Kayla’s session. I know your talents will be wonderful to view in her senior pictures.
Blessings in Jesus,
jenni

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e-session {ryan&rachel}

01.18.13

This is about a boy

who saw a girl

with the voice of an angel.

And a girl who said

“no thank you.”

But only for a while ♥

I truly love these two.

 

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Sara Schrock - April 24, 2013 - 2:31 pm

These images are absolutely stunning! Amazing words, amazing photos! I could go on and on….I love them all!

GLORIA SINGLETON - April 26, 2013 - 2:45 pm

SO ADORABLE AND SWEET! LOVE IT!

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{a favorite from christmas time}

01.14.13

I believe this is one of my all time favorite sessions.  Pure love for me.  It was also one of my most challenging.

The age gap.

 The contrast in skin tones.

The strain of a new adventure.

 How to tell their story and not a made up one.

I have learned that the more I am stretched, the greater the joy.   Thank you Dunn Family for trusting me at such a precious time.

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sneak peek {beautiful senior}

08.20.12

“Right now I’m looking at you and I can’t believe You don’t know

Oh oh

You don’t know you’re beautiful

Oh oh

That’s what makes you beautiful”

These are lyrics from a One Direction song.  I know, I cannot believe I’m quoting from this teen-obsessed musical group {or as my daughter says “we are not obsessed fans, we are dedicated!}.  Um, yeah.  However, I really like the message to young women.

And…it perfectly describes this unassuming senior beauty.   She’s just as lovely on the inside as well!

Thanks for such a fun afternoon:)

 

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sara - August 20, 2012 - 10:34 pm

Such a pretty girl!

Christine DeSavino - August 22, 2012 - 6:10 am

Beautiful photos of a beautiful girl! Love them!

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{mr & mrs} sneak peek

07.25.12

I’m not going to be wordy on this small preview.  I think words would spoil my memory of it.

See, I’m still in awe of the beauty I glimpsed.

The location was wondrous.  The light was perfect.

Every detail:  simply natural,  yet exquisite.

…but that didn’t compare to the deep love I was privileged to witness.

Really, it was one of the most beautiful weddings I’ve been to.

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Trisha - July 26, 2012 - 9:12 am

The bride with the barn doors…SERIOUSLY!…amazing!

Bev Walker - August 5, 2012 - 4:34 pm

I made the bouquet for Lisa’s wedding and just wanted to let you know that I think your pic’s are amazing…can’t wait to see more. What a great venue.

Geri - August 11, 2012 - 12:01 pm

As the mother of the groom I am so anxious to see all the photos. The preview is absolutely wonderful!Love the pic of Lisa and her mother!

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