I’m in the process of planning this spring portrait week in April. This is the perfect opportunity to get some updated pictures of your children, maybe even in their cute Easter clothes! I just love spring-time, and wanted to celebrate the (hopefully) warming weather with this special. Sign up will begin on March 14 via online scheduling. All sessions are first come, first serve. If you would like to be on my email distribution list with all of the info on how to sign up, please email me at brooke@brooketurnerphotography.com or leave a message below.
I’m taking this week off to recharge my batteries and get organized for 2010! I have a busy year planned with lots of amazing things going on in both my personal and business-life More on that later!
But for now, as a special treat, I’ll be posting pictures from all of those sessions that made my December so busy! :) My first catch up post will be later today.
Hope you all had a Merry Christmas and look forward to a Happy New Year!!
Goodness, I can’t believe it was over a year ago that Leslie and I met over Starbucks coffee to chat about my wedding photography packages. Boy how 2009 has flown by! I have really enjoyed getting to know Leslie & Ryan through the planning, engagement session, bridal session, and finally the wedding!! My friend Wes Church (a minister at First Baptist) performed the ceremony at Riverland Hills Baptist in Irmo. He did SUCH a great job of centering the ceremony on Christ. I just know that Leslie and Ryan will have a blessed marriage, and I cannot wait to see what God does through their union!! What a GORGEOUS Christmas wedding!!
Leslie and Ryan - hope you are having a blast in Park City skiing for your honeymoon!
One more thing I wanted to mention…it’s so neat how I get the opportunity to meet so many amazing people through shooting weddings. At Leslie & Ryan’s wedding I finally got to meet the author of a blog that I frequently read chronicling the journey of a young couple who are adopting two Ethoipian orphans. I have been so inspired by their obedience to God! It was so nice to meet you, Leigh and Gray! What a nice surprise for our paths to cross!
Wow this is starting to become a pattern on the blog. I get super-busy with sessions out of the office and go for weeks without updating my blog. Last week I was extremely busy with 7 sessions in 7 days. So this week it’s all about EDITING!
My portrait sessions for the year are over, and I have two more weddings the next two weekends to finish the year strong. Pictures from my busy week last week coming soon!
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Yes, I know…I’ve done it again. My blogging recently has been in spurts. I’ve just been nose-to-the-grindstone the last couple of weeks, trying to pump out proofing sessions and albums. Many times each week I face the decision..hmm-continue editing sessions or blog something fun? Editing has beaten out blogging over the past week or two, so I wouldn’t have to make my dear clients wait one more minute for their proofs .I hope you forgive me and keep checking back, even when I’m less than faithful!
I’m almost caught up, so now I feel liberated to make some blog entries without falling behind again!
Here are some to look forward to:
still need to post some pictures from our California trip
Happy Friday blog readers! Last Friday a couple of friends and I took a weekend road trip to Orlando for the Deeper Still Conference, which of course was amazing. This was my third year and I hope to go every year for as long as this conference exists! The three speakers are Beth Moore, Kay Arthur, and Priscilla Shirer. All three spoke to me deeply, but I tell you what- Pricilla Shirer had an extra measure of annointing this year. Her whole message was breaking down Ephesians 3:20:
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever!”
What an encouraging verse that I have seen evidence of in my own life! Priscilla will be speaking at Shandon Baptist here in Columbia Oct 8-9, 2010 and you can bet I’m going to be there!
As expected, when coming off of a spiritual mountaintop weekend, this has been one of “those” weeks. I’m sure you all can relate….where the stress of work and life seem to take over. I have been out of the house shooting almost every day, and had an influx of albums to design in the office - so I’ve been pretty swamped to say the least! Sorry for the absence on the blog! I have several sweet sessions to show you! Here’s something to tide you over in the meantime…from Heather’s maternity #2 session for baby Eli (due in November)…but Bailey stole the show! Don’t worry we got some sweet ones showcasing the baby bump too
A couple months ago, I was approached with the opportunity to be a part of a “Blog Tour” to review a recently published book, “Religion Saves: and 9 Other Misconceptions” by Mark Driscoll. I was thrilled! I have listened to Mark Dricoll’s sermons on podcast for about 2 years now..most often while I’m ”chained to my desk” while I’m editing photos :) So of course I jumped at the chance to read an early release of his latest book. You can read a little more about Mark Driscoll here..but in short, he is the founding pastor of Mars Hill Church in Seattle, one of the fastest growing churches in America. He is known for his bold and sometimes “in your face” style of teaching, which I mostly love. I always come away from listening to his messages not only challenged and convicted, but refreshed and wanting more! Even more reason why I was thrilled to have his latest book in my hand!
“Religion Saves: and 9 Other Misconceptions” was birthed out of a sermon series where Pastor Mark set out to answer 9 of the most controversial questions regarding the Christian life. As I opened the book and saw the table of contents, previewing what questions were to be answered in the pages to come, I could not wait to get into the book! About 3 years ago I truly came to know the Lord for the first time in my life. I had been a frequent church attender, but Christ was not at all at the center of my life. Part of the growing process for me has been wrestling with some of these “frequently asked questions” that Mark addresses.
The nine issues that are addressed in this book are: birth control, humor, predestination, grace, sexual sin, faith and works, dating, the emerging church, and the regulative principle. So now for my review:
Overall, this book was an excellent read! The responses to the topics were extremely thorough and had extensive scriptural references to back up his position For me, this book will serve as an excellent reference to go back to in the future when someone asks why I believe what I believe about a particular issue.
Click here to purchase a copy of the book. If you are a Christian looking to get scriptually based responses on these “hot button” issues in the Church today, pick up a copy! I believe you will benefit from it now and for years to come
I just love spring-time, and wanted to celebrate the (hopefully) warming weather with this special. Sign up will begin on March 14 via online scheduling. All sessions are first come, first serve. If you would like to be on my email distribution list with all of the info on how to sign up, please email me at brooke@brooketurnerphotography.com or leave a message below.
