Photography is about connections. It's the way you feel when your newborn snuggles against your chest. Or your child smiles at you. It's about the giggles still ringing in your ears. And about love. These are the connections that sustain us, that tug at our heart strings. And Bellepoq Photography is here to capture them all...
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Love finds a way. It really does. You come home to it, you see it in the embrace of siblings or in your child's eyes. You see the connections and the memories. Whether you take the road less traveled or the busy, popular highway. At the end of it all what you find is love.
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Close you eyes. Imagine what it felt like when you fell in love. The butterflies in your stomach. The dreams of a life together. The moment you knew that this wonderful person was the one for you. Yes... falling in love is wonderful. But now imagine that 17 years have gone by and that person is still the one for you... Yes, by all means fall in love. And choose to stay there. For the rest of your lives.
There is a certain kind of beautiful about this girl. She has the carefree nature of one who sees the entire world and beyond. She has the joy of the future in her smile. She is hope as she trails her path.
I expect to see her future to be simply amazing! Congratulations, Molly! May your senior year be the beginning of everything you hope for!
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Family. It's the greatest treasure. It's never-ending love. It's a forever preserved in the present moment. At the end of a long day, not only are they the light at the end of the tunnel, they are the giggles, the joy and the warmth that make it all worth while.
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Once upon a fairy tale these two met. And they lived. More importantly, they lived together. Always making the choice of staying in love. His eyes break out into a smile when she is nearby. She relaxes into happiness when his arms are around her. Their happily ever after is just a part of who they are. And I am thrilled to witness first hand the love they share.
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60 years. 60 years of joy. Of laughter. 60 years of love.
Oh, not all has been perfect but it is what has made her who she is. For in her we find comfort and friendship. We find home away from home. We find arms that are always ready to embrace. If you tell her you want to dance, she will lead you to the dance floor. If you tell her a joke, she laughs with her soul. She is beautiful. She is life. And that is perfect.
This is a celebration 60 years in the making. A moment cherished by all who were there. And a wish for another 60 years beside her.
Happy Birthday!
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Little miracles happen every day. Usually when we are too busy with our own lives. This little man was one of these miracles. But I think he was more. He was wishful thinking. A whisper in the wind that was thought to never be possible. A dream come true. He is love to his family. He is tenderness wrapped in a lullaby. And I know that great things are yet to come because of him.
Welcome to the world, sweet baby boy!
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They are 3. But if you were to give their love a number it would be 3 million. They are full of laughter. Of adventure. Of joy. Their favorite place in the world is together. Their connection is tangible and I was lucky enough to witness it. So here is a moment in their world. A moment full of who they are. And I loved being around them just for that.
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Her beauty comes from inside. From a place of joy and love. Her words are a song about to happen. Her every move speaks of joy. She keeps life real and yet full of dreams. She shines with a light that speaks of eternity.
So watching her make her future are moments I don't want to miss. Camera in hand, I hope to eternalize every one of them so that she can look upon her past and remember. Thank you for sharing this amazing day with me. Congratulations Blaine, class of 2014.
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Time flies. And soon you will be spreading your wings, getting ready for that first adventure on your own. Away from home, ready to make your dreams come true. It's a time of hope and excitement. Your future is just around the corner. So seize it. Hold on to it with both hands and remember that if it all gets to be too much, you will always have someone from your past cheering you on.
Enjoy your senior year!
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Love is patient. Love is kind. Love is friendship. And rainbows and sunshine. Love is looking forward to a life of adventure. Love is holding hands. Love is the fairytale romance you create for yourself. Love is joy and laughter. And with each passing day you will both discover the happiness of being together. As well as love. So much love.
They run, they laugh they keep you on your toes. They are explorers and inventors. A million worlds live in their imagination. They are full of adventure. And yet at the end of the day they still seek that safe spot in your lap, curl up and fall asleep like the little angels they truly are.
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This was an incredible week! A beautiful wedding with just an amazing family. It was a long day, exhausting beyond all words but also fun and thrilling.
The bride contacted me once I got home and asked me if I would please process the pictures of her with her dad. She wanted to surprise him with some pictures for Father's Day. So I quickly went through the shots and found some amazing moments of the two of them. Especially the last one. He embraced his daughter right after the ceremony and the look on his face was just priceless.
She also asked me to process one of her husband's family so she could surprise them too. There were so many lovely images but the chosen one was the one of the entire family together.
Weddings can be very emotional. They are beautiful and really bring people together. It is just as important to me to photography families together as it is photographing the bride and groom together. This wedding had a little bit of everything: laughter, tears... And just lots of love. It was a great day and it is my privilege to share with you some special pictures of dads with their children.
Last but not least, here is a slideshow of the bride's 1st dress fitting. I was honored to be there and capture such an emotional time in her family's life. I hope you all enjoy the pictures. And grab a tissue or two. You may need it.
Happy Father's Day!!!
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They are getting married in less than a week!!! It's just so exciting. For them and for me. Between the time they hired me as their photographer (aka paparazzi) I have gotten to know them quite well. Somewhere in between engagement photo shoots, dress fittings and bachelorette parties, I ceased to be just the "hired help" and became a mixture of friend, family and part of the bridal party. So yes. I am beyond excited! The weather looks like it's going to be perfect. I KNOW the bride is going to look drop dead gorgeous and the day is just generally going to be a lot of fun!
So while I wait for their big day to arrive, I thought I could share with you some of their pictures. This is part of their love story. And I was very lucky to be able to capture these moments.
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