Wait Patiently on the Lord

     Well... it's been a while. Last night I did a photo shoot with my sister... I don't know if I have mentioned this on here but besides running I Wonder Original, I am also a photographer. Well... I haven't done anything in probably a year. Sometimes you just feel God putting others interests in your life. Last night, however, I felt the urge to grab my big camera and go out and shoot. I was unsure of how things would go simply because I haven't really photographed anyone with my camera in a while... yeah a year! Guess what?!? Everything worked amazing!!! The lighting, posing, styling, AND even the dreaded editing went SPLENDIDLY!! Really... it was an evening and moment that I keep pondering. Normally I am never satisfied with my work. I hate editing because I can never make it look like so and so or my camera skills are not what I wish they were. But you know what? I didn't feel that way this time! It's almost as if God led me away from photography to find who I am as an artist and my style. I've been out of the popular photographer loop and was able to think about what I liked... and not try to be someone else. It felt amazing!! Friends, sometimes it's good to walk away... to quiet your life and listen to God. Believe me, I am so glad he pushed me away from a great passion of mine to bring me back to view it in a new beautiful light! If you take away one thing from this story or this account, let it be this - Let God be the great Shepherd and put ALL of your faith and trust in Him!!! Walk by faith and not sight! You all are amazing!!! (oh and should I be jealous that my sister looks like Stevie Nicks?!?) 

Beautiful Story - Dawne Broadfield

     Beautiful photo by @adeltadawne Here is a little bit about this photo that she shared on her account: The update on our little Dark-eyed Junco: we have been laboring about when to release her. One leg is useless so she has a hard time balancing. One eye is useless, as well. This causes her to have depth perception issues. I am pleased to report she is much stronger now and actually bites when we catch her. What a little spitfire! We know that if any bird can make it with physical limitations- it is her so we have decided the release will happen soon. 

Photography - Kirsten Rickert

     Take a moment and just gaze at this photo... Doesn't it overwhelm you with creativity? If you aren't following Kirsten's gallery, GO do so NOW! She is one incredibly talented gal Photo by @kirstenrickert Here is what she had to so about this photo: "I love how life blesses us if we look, and listen. Neither of the girls wanted to wear this beautiful crown I made today...so I ended up wandering around 'playing' with it and then this happened and like magic it was just what I was looking for. Excited to take it to the next level for an upcoming editorial when we get home!"

Photography - Danielle

     Oh how I would like to melt into a sunflower patch and watch the clouds roll by!  Gorgeous photo by Danielle(@hippieindisguise)of her daughter in a complete sunflower wonderland.

Her feed is a must for its organic and nature oriented photos.  She has a way of taking ordinary activities and turning them into a work of art!

Photography - Heather Glasby

     Photograph by Heather Glasby(@heatherglasby).  Who else would like to take a seat at this gorgeous table?!  Hop on over to her feed! You will be inspired.

Photography - Petra Gustafsson

     Gorgeous photos by Petra Gustafsson(@kullanimajorna).  Explore her feed for dreamy photos of flowers and decor.  Her lighting is gorgeous and adds so much character.  So much inspiration! :)  

Photographer - Sarah McAffry

     Gorgeous photo by +Sarah McAffry .  Sarah is one sweet lady and takes stunning senior portraits!  Stop by her feed for some photography inspiration.  Knoxville, Tennessee - you are super blessed to have such an amazing photographer that radiates Jesus' light!