I am so very thankful for the gift that God gave us in His Son, Jesus.
A baby in a manager changed everything…..and our prayer this year is that even more hearts prepare Him room in their hearts.
From our tribe to yours…..Merry Christmas!
XOXO
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With any photoshoot- there’s always favorites that don’t make the final cut….or never enough pages to feature all the good stuff! So, Im going to share my favorite images from the “Evening Splendor In The Montana Wilderness” photoessay that was featured in the beautiful Hearth Magazine Vol. 2 Thank you again Brenda and Tonya for including this in your latest issue. So honored! The magazine is perfect….very well done. Jana, this was one of my favorite collaborations! Looking forward to the next one! XO!
     I am so thrilled that this photo essay found a home….and a beautiful home tucked within the pages of Hearth Magazine vol 2. As a photographer, there’s nothing more sweet than seeing your art….in print. We’ve become such a “digital” generation that the art of print is lost. This is actually one of my goals for 2014…to print many many photo books! About a year and a half ago, I collaborated on this project with Jana, Carrie, Ashley, Rae and Emily. The entire day was truly amazing…from the location, the log cabin, interior details, outlining our story, dinner preparations…..and when our jobs were done…we sat around the table and just enjoyed good food, conversation and the beauty that surrounded us. I couldn’t help but photograph the beautiful presentation from Hearth. Their attention to detail is top notch….and there’s nothing sweeter than receiving pretty mail on your doorstep! I’ll be blogging more of my favorite images from this shoot, but I just had to wait till this was released before I shared any details. Now that it’s out and available for purchase….I’ll share more of this with you! Thank you Brenda & Tonya for believing in this project…and for showcasing it alongside all the other breathtaking and inspiring images that fill the pages of your magazine. I love Hearth….and I thank your for encouraging the art of storytelling…and taking it to the printer and into the hands of people. I love it! XOXO
I can’t believe this is the final desktop + iPhone download for 2013! Thank you for all of your encouragement and support in this series…..I love that many of you are enjoying these as much as I do. Seriously, it’s been such a fun experience to collaborate with Ashley each and every month….and I look forward to continuing this as we soon begin a new year! I photographed this image as we were driving home from our annual Hunt and Cut tradition. And when I say driving…..we were driving. Well, Reed was driving, while my camera and I were hanging out the window! I guess you could call this photo a drive by. I love it when shots like this happen…..magic when you least expect it! I wouldn’t necessarily consider myself an outdoorsy girl…..I love the outdoors, but I wouldn’t hunt and cook my own dinner or sleep in a tent all summer long. Well, I’d might consider it if it were a TeePee! You know what I mean. However, being outdoors is like being awakened from a long and comfortable slumber. Our souls wake up in a way. When we are outdoors, the things that often distract us from being present [computers, social media, tv, radio, cell phones] are removed. Being outdoors gives our souls rest. We can fill our lungs with deep, long breaths and unclutter our thoughts and mind. We were created to be refreshed by the beauty of creation. I encourage you to take time this month, before this year closes in on us….to step outside….to listen, to pray, to praise, to thank and to be silent….to listen. This holiday season tends to be rushed, while our schedules fill up with places to be and people to see. Take some time out…..be present with our greatest gift this Christmas…the One who deserves our time and attention, Jesus Christ. Be encouraged, my friends…..and I pray you have a very Merry Christmas. Desktop Download // “right click” as save
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12.6.13
I love these monthly wallpapers! They are always so beautifully done! Keep up the good work!:)
12.7.13
I get really excited every new month for these wallpapers. Thank you for an amazing year! This is one of my top favorite traditions we have made here in Montana. And it’s even more special to have Ezra along with us…as we hunt for the perfect Christmas tree, cut it down and haul it back home in the back of the truck! This year….our annual Hunt and Cut was different than all the others. We ended up driving about 45 minutes outside of Whitefish and gathered together with friends, in the middle of the woods. This was so magical and special. I loved being out in the wide open spaces, warming up by a fire, sharing a meal and praying together….in the middle of Gods creation. So peaceful. I really don’t have the words to describe how much I loved this, this year. [we did miss a few friends who were unable to join us this year- and those who got lost on the way. Such a bummer.] Our sweet friend Carrie does such a great job at thinking of simple, yet over-the-top details that make all of our gatherings just that much more fun! I love her pretzel trees and the handmade “hunt + cut” banner. My camera gets super happy whenever we are together and I get to photograph all of the details! I’m not normally a “nature” photographer, but I was inspired by all the beauty around us as we drove around and walked the trails together as a family. So, there are a TON of photos…..in hopes you are reminded of how the Lord loves us truly and deeply. He cares about the details that surround us in our everyday…and has the same care and love for YOU and your family. Pretty overwhelming when you think about it…. Hope you all are enjoying this holiday season…..what kinds of traditions are you doing with your family?!? Please tell!
12.3.13
All of these photos are SO lovely, but that last one is especially magical. Not a “nature” photography? Ha! You are now! 🙂
12.4.13
Love this! We do the same thing, but lack a good photographer to capture it all. One of our favorite traditions of the whole year – gathering with friends who have become our family 🙂
12.4.13
Oh my goodness!!!! Your life is so ridiculously good!! What a FUN time! Reed is such a stud cutting that tree and dragging it to the truck. I SO love see post like this from you. Thanks so much for sharing. Miss you, Love you. 😉
12.4.13
OMG… I want to move there and be neighbors and do this with y’all! How AWESOME! Your community of friends seems like such a beautiful collection of souls. xo
12.4.13
Aw! Love this post. We were talking about you guys just the other day in our living room, Kelli! How my mom saw you on HGTV and then found out we knew each other. 😉 Inspired by your family and how you love the Lord together!
12.4.13
Beautiful, Kelli! This looks magical…and kinda makes me wish I lived in Montana 🙂 What a perfect tradition.
12.5.13
oh, one of my favorite events of the year… that we sadly missed!! yes, lost is very much what we were!! next time, we’ll be on time, caravanning!! love you… and these photos are magical.
12.16.13
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Allyson - Love these photos. That second one is especially adorable. 🙂 Happy Christmas!
Brett Baker - LOVE your photos. We are traveling-first time!- to whitefish next week, and I’m not skiing since I’m pregnant. I’m hoping to find your shop and enjoy some local goodness!