Sutberry Photography

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Homeless Outreach

I want to share a personal project that has been about 6 months or more in the working. I, along with my friend Kristi, have started a homeless outreach at our home church RIVER OF LIFE I am hoping that by sharing this it may inspire some of you to donate items as we are in great need of that, or to come join us as a volunteer.

I want to throw out a disclaimer before I show you the album we put together. I am a photographer. Photography is my passion. I normally shoot pretty things, like weddings, babies and clean happy families. But everyone has a story even if it's not happy and pretty. I also have a passion for My God and His people so I wanted to find a way to use the gift that The Lord has given me, to bring light to some darkness that I have encountered during the time I spent with other homeless outreaches.

I took these images with permission of each person and I was sensitive and respectful to the them. I was not on a field trip and I was not alone. I was always with a trained team of volunteers from other churches. Since a picture is worth thousand words it was my hope to bring the images back to our church and let people see what they would be volunteering to walk in to.

And that is just what I did. I am proud of my church that so many have offered to come out, donate items and pray over the lives that we hope to touch as well as our new ministry.

To view the whole collection of images click the link below and click each image to turn the page. Please contact me if you'd like to be a part of this outreach or donate items csutberry@gmail.com

Click here to view the images in pdf form.

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Baby Story-Gavin

Amy and Jake are regulars here at Sutberry Photography. I have had the honor of photographing all their important life events. Their engagement session, wedding and I was thrilled to also have been invited to photograph their baby story. From maternity to labor and delivery of their first child, Baby Gavin, to Gavin's newborn session. We won't stop there of course but until their next major life changing event let me share some highlights of Gavin's baby story!!

Maternity

At the hospital Amy was fabulous as always. She was sitting up laughing and putting on make up when I walked in the door. For those of you who understand what it means to deliver a baby let me tell you Amy was at an 8 when I arrived. She sat at 8 for the next 6 hours or so. I lost track after a while. It was THE LONGEST I've ever waited for a baby to be born that was not my own!!! THIS IS NOT TYPICAL!!!! Under normal circumstances I spend about 2 hours or so at a delivery. Well atleast I really like Amy and Jake and their ENTIRE family was in the waiting room and I like them too. Bonus: I learned to play "Apples to Apples"

Labor & Delivery

One of the funniest moments as the intensity of labor started to kick in was when Jake said "Don't worry, it will all be over soon and you can sleep the whole night" Amy looked at him as if he had 4 heads and said "And who is going to breast feed you!?!?!?"

There really isn't much a man can do in these situations but be there and try to be sweet. Jake was awesome. Every time Amy did deep breathing Jake would too. After every push he gave her a "thumbs up" and asked if she needed water. He also hit her epidural so many times that the nurse cut him off LOL!!!

Almost a week later Baby Gavin was at home when I went to shoot his newborn session. I brought some of my winter decorations from home to jazz up his newborn session. I thought it turned out pretty stinkin' adorable!!

NEWBORN SESSION

We had to do something to represent baseball since Jake and Amy are huge fans!!

Gavin could not have asked to be born into a better family. You guys are going to have so much fun!!! I wish you all the best!!

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Incredible Kid-Jack

Some of my favorite shoots are the ones where we just turn the little ones loose and let them play!!! Winter time keeps me shooting in doors for most of my sessions so a fun play place is the city museum!! There is so much to do there!!!! Jack was excited to try EVERYTHING!!! And ran from one end to the other exploring it all!! He and his family had such a blast!!! And I was happy to be there to capture it for them :)

Such a fun shoot!!! Thanks for having me along :)

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Wedding-Casey & Jeff

Like so many modern bride and grooms, Casey & Jeff decided to see each other before their ceremony. The purpose of this is to have plenty of time for pictures and to get the nerves out of the way!! It's always a sweet moment!! The groom stands waiting for a tap on his shoulder which is his cue to turn around and behold his beautiful bride. His smile gets bigger and bigger as he hears her dress rustling behind him. When he turns they pause and take each other in...time stands still for a moment :) Then a big hug and kiss... some tears. Just her and him...and me (at a safe distance of course) It's lovely :)

Jeff was so overcome by emotion upon seeing Casey he literally had to look away from her!!

After that initial meeting it's time to bring out your bridal party and let the fun begin!! And take PICTURES, PICTURES, PICTURES!!!

The Ceremony

The Reception

I hope you enjoyed your sneak peek, Casey... you were a beautiful bride!! I'm so happy to have met you and Jeff and be there to capture your big day! Congratulations and best wishes to the both of you :)