Gramps is dear grandfather of my boyfriend Jake. His wife of 63 years passed away last year. The same week I saw this beautiful blog post by Dan O'Day, celebrating the love of Ginger and Pearl who had been married for 65 years. It left me thinking what an amazing and lasting gift this was for Ginger and Pearl and their families. I missed the oppurtunity to photograph Gran and Gramps together but realised there was still a world of relationships and love Surrounding this man that deserved to be celebrated and remembered, As there is around each of us and our loved ones.
I love photographing this family.I love the way Sady's hair moves in the wind.
I love the way her t-shirt moved while throwing sand bombs
I love that Adele smiles with her whole face.
I love the little strawberries and little finger, (it reminds me of being a child)
I love the stillness and the sound of leaves I can hear in the images, laying in the park.
I love that these guys let me back into their family time after time, and that I get to see the changes and growth in these beautiful children each year. Time does fly.
bronya:
oh my favourite stripey family ... gorgeous photos ...can't get enough of adeles smile ... you do a good job arls xx
(08.29.11 @ 09:18 PM)
Ben and Candice are two of the most awesome people I know, not only are they treasured friends, they also come complete with beautiful personalities, incredible good look and other cool things like beards, bellies and bikes. I can't wait to see their awesomeness combined in their little man when he finally graces us with his presence.
Father Ben:
And I wasn't smiling becaauuuusee........I LOVE the photos Arls. You're epic xx
(05.09.11 @ 07:46 PM)
Natas:
they are awesome, you two are something else..! great shots Arl...
(05.11.11 @ 09:30 AM)
amy rock:
gorgeous pics!!! its a perfect bump! arls you are amazing. love you guys xoxox
Leana:
Such sweet pics Arls!
(05.22.11 @ 04:38 PM)
brony:
oh how i love dutch bikes ...
gorgeous photos arls ... it looks chilly :)
Nicole :
Who's that lovely girl?
(12.13.10 @ 07:07 AM)
Renee :
Oh that's so beautiful Arlene.. Jess you look great xo
(01.14.11 @ 07:26 AM)
Not much compares to shooting on medium format film. The small amount of images on each roll. The shape of each frame. The anticipation waiting for the developing. The smell. The feel and the texture. so beautiul.
sarah:
love you arlsie x
(10.14.10 @ 11:48 PM)
you gone 'n shot yerself some mighty pretty fellas there, lil miss larlene lumpkin.
(01.04.12 @ 02:52 PM)Simply beautiful hon x
(01.05.12 @ 07:34 AM)I love these Arls. Beautiful.
(01.05.12 @ 10:40 AM)