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Sunday, March 14, 2010

JOY! Triumph Over the Trial… | Phoenix Arizona Photographer

I chose to begin this post with this particular image for one reason and one reason only…because it depicts their mother’s motto…”Attitude is Everything!”. I heard about Krystal through a friend about 2 months ago…in my friend’s brief email to me about Krystal…and her family…I just loved her almost instantly…even before meeting or even speaking...

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Heidi Welshans Photography - March 14, 2010 - 10:01 pm

Beautiful, Sandi. They are especially dear to my heart.

Regina White - March 14, 2010 - 10:06 pm

Love these. I work with a women who beat it. I know Krystal will too.

jennifer adams - March 14, 2010 - 10:10 pm

what a gorgeous family, and she is absolutely beautiful and strong! Shes a fighter and these images speak so much!

Jeanette LeBlanc - March 14, 2010 - 10:22 pm

She is radiant. Beautiful images of a beautiful family.

misty - March 14, 2010 - 10:32 pm

These are absolutely beautiful and I loved reading about this family! They sound like amazing beautiful people!

Erin Faye - March 14, 2010 - 10:44 pm

what a touching story and a truly beautiful and strong family. well captured!

Allison P. - March 14, 2010 - 10:47 pm

What an amazing session. Such a beautiful family with a wonderful testimony of faith. Thank you so much for sharing their story!

Barb Ray - March 14, 2010 - 10:56 pm

You so captured her essence, her energy, and her joy for the Lord and her family with your words and your photos…true treasures for all of them…and us!!! Thanks Sandi!!!

Jennifer Chaney - March 14, 2010 - 11:14 pm

Oh Sandi, just wonderful – your photos and your words. She looks beautiful and strong. Lovely lovely work.

Laurie K. - March 14, 2010 - 11:26 pm

What an AMAZING, BEAUTIFUL, INSPIRATIONAL, UPLIFTING, ENCOURAGING, COURAGEOUS, and WONDERFUL woman!!!

I am moved by this woman and want so much to live a better life just by reading this amazing story!

Sandi, your post was so beautifully written and your images of this amazing family will surely be treasured by them for years and years to come!!!

Jen - March 14, 2010 - 11:40 pm

Her strength is a source of inspiration to us all. She and her family are beautiful and courageous. Thank you for sharing them with us.

Stacey Cascaes - March 14, 2010 - 11:51 pm

God has such a quiet, beautiful, purposeful way of intertwining lives…from Krystal’s friend to Krystal to you, Sandi, and now…to countless others.
Please thank Krystal for sharing her amazing heart, beautiful smile, and sweet, sweet family with us! Your photographs capture it all!

Only by His Grace,
Stacey

Tira J - March 15, 2010 - 1:00 am

She is beautiful and I will be praying for her and her family! Gorgeous images Sandi.

rebecca - March 15, 2010 - 7:12 am

Sandi, my goodness what a gorgeous family. You can see her spirit and strength beautifully, great job!

heather haug (HMH Photography) - March 15, 2010 - 8:07 am

does the words amazing even come close to these photos or family – can’t wait to see future photos of this beautiful family that you captured so lovingly and with such art. The Session was well and truly RAWKED – prayers and thoughts for the family – mom will be better soon something in her eyes just tells you she will beat this.

Dawn - March 15, 2010 - 8:27 am

Wow, her spirit and determination really shine through here. Her girls have an amazing role model. Beautiful images.

colby evans - March 15, 2010 - 12:40 pm

what an amazing gift you gave this family! the images are breathtaking!!!!!!!

Julie - March 15, 2010 - 4:36 pm

So beautiful. Truly an inspiration to us all.

Kathi Cook - March 15, 2010 - 4:55 pm

Yes, what beautiful images of a beautiful family. I really don’t have the words to aptly describe how meaningful and amazing I find this family, their faith, and of course, Krystal. I think you’ve done a lovely job Sandi. And, I think God’s doing a lovely job through this family. Thank you Sandi and thank you Krystal for sharing yourselves with us.

And, Krystal, you look amazing! That shot above with your husband looking at you, the sun beaming overhead and your billion dollar smile, is just spectacular!

wendy b. - March 15, 2010 - 8:53 pm

Just beautiful, Sandi!

brianne brose - March 16, 2010 - 12:47 am

Wow, these are amazing…as is this family. Completely beautiful.

Rhonda Stark - March 16, 2010 - 8:43 am

wow! what an amazing post .. your images are beautiful and you can just feel the love and strength of this family .. and of Krystal! may God bless her and her family during this tough time!

Rachel Clare - March 16, 2010 - 11:58 am

sandi, this may be the most beautiful post you’ve ever done. lots of thoughts and prayers and encouragement for this family.

gina - March 16, 2010 - 5:37 pm

such an inspiring session. could there be a more amazing gift for this family? i could feel her spirit through your pictures from miles away…

alisha h - March 16, 2010 - 5:47 pm

absolutely amazing! these images illustrate their love and strength so well. thanks for sharing.

Heather - March 16, 2010 - 9:22 pm

Sandi – the images are beautiful as always, but these stand out with the beautiful story you told. They show so much love and emotion, strength, courage and most importantly. . .JOY. What an inspirational family and such a beautiful capture of them!

Jane Coser - March 17, 2010 - 1:06 am

Krystal you are truly beautiful, your smile is filled with the light of your spirit.

Sandi,what a gorgeous series, such a beautiful, strong, loving, lovely family.

teri mason - March 17, 2010 - 1:06 am

Beautiful images, Sandi. I will keep this family in my prayers. You have given them a gift, and they will treasure these images always.

Eleni - March 17, 2010 - 8:55 am

My prayers are with this family who are gorgeous inside and out.

Kristi Jensen - March 17, 2010 - 12:03 pm

Absolutely beautiful pictures and story. I know Crystal and she truly is a wonderful person who encourages others every day. I’m praying for her and her family!

Delia - March 17, 2010 - 4:22 pm

Krystal!

You are beautiful. It was so neat to see your sweet daughters so grown and beautiful too. Love you!

Sandi- you captured this family perfectly.

Gina - March 17, 2010 - 11:30 pm

The images are priceless and beautiful. Krystal is beautiful and inspiring.

carrie g - March 20, 2010 - 10:58 pm

Sandi, I am so glad I visited your blog today! Krystal is beautiful and you did an amazing job with her pictures!

Heather - March 22, 2010 - 12:39 pm

I love these! What an amazing family!

Kati - March 24, 2010 - 12:27 am

Gorgeous. I don’t think any series of photos have ever touched me so much. Truly inspiring.

Jennifer Rosas - March 29, 2010 - 10:18 pm

These pictures are beautifully amazing. Krystal you are so beautiful and you have the eyes that would light up any sky. You and my cousin Jason are such an inspiration to me. You have one gorgeous family! Love you all!!!

Krystal Mitchell - April 22, 2010 - 7:23 pm

Dear Sandi,

Thank you so much for documenting in such a beautiful way this time in our lives. I am so grateful for your giftedness and your generous way of sharing your talent with so many.

Sincerely,
Krystal Mitchell

Briauna Hoyt - April 23, 2010 - 4:35 am

Wow. Sandi Bradshaw that just became my favorite session you have ever done God. What a ridiculous inspiration….She sounds like an incredible beautiful woman. It’s obvious her spirit is strong. The pics of her with her husband are absolutely precious. Illl be praying…We serve a God of miracles…:) Anything is possible. <3

Liz - August 28, 2010 - 7:19 pm

I am touched, moved and inspired by the beauty you’ve immortalized on film amidst such a trying time.

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Friday, March 12, 2010

Tea Time… | Arizona Child Photographer | Phoenix | Scottsdale | Gilbert |

If I live to be a hundred…I shall never richer be…than when I shared your dazzling presence…and together we sipped tea. ‘Til Next Time! S

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Wednesday, March 10, 2010

the beautiful miss b… | senior photographer | scottsdale | phoenix | gilbert | arizona |

Nevermind the fact that it was literally pouring rain…and I was so drenched that I could wring the water our of my hair…B was unfazed and went right along with whatever crazy idea was presented to her. You gotta love a girl who can rock a rainstorm like that! ‘Til Next Time! S Senior Photographer...

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Monday, March 8, 2010

Introducing… | Newborn Photographer | Phoenix | Scottsdale | Gilbert | Sandi Bradshaw

One of the most gorgeous newborn babies I’ve ever had the pleasure of photographing. Oh the yumminess of this precious little baby boy just makes me want to nibble on his chunky little cheeks. I kept repeating myself…”No really…he is like one of the MOST gorgeous babies I’ve ever seen!” He wasn’t extremely interested in...

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Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Happy People… | Paradise Valley Photographer | Sandi Bradshaw

I like this family…soooo much! Really…I do! There are some families that I get to photograph that when I meet them, I just know that they are really, really good people…and such was the case when I met the Punto family. Dad is Nick Punto, of the Minnesota Twins…and such a doting dad…he even danced...

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KRISTI - March 3, 2010 - 11:30 pm

Absolutely adorable!!!

Jules - March 4, 2010 - 12:20 am

Sandi, these are SO great! I just love all the textures and the colors; the B&Ws are very cool, too. And OMG . . . could this family be any more adorable?!? Beautiful photos I am sure they will treasure!

Kimberly - March 4, 2010 - 1:21 pm

OH my goodness!! What a gorgeous family. I LOVE that first shot with her looking right at you. How cute. Beautiful work!

rebecca - March 5, 2010 - 12:33 pm

Oh my goodness Sandi these are SO sweet! The kids are adorable, but I LOVE the shots of mom and dad, what great shots, that b/w is so beautiful!

Laurie K. - March 5, 2010 - 12:48 pm

What a gorgeous family and the mom is beautiful! I LOVE the third one down of just mom and dad. You can tell that they are such a loving family through your images. Amazing work Sandi!

Lindsay Silsby - March 5, 2010 - 1:07 pm

Lovely shots Sandi! What a stunning little family! If we could only look so good after just having a baby! NO FAIR Mrs. Punto!! Cute babies make gorgeous photos (as do you Ms. Sandi!). My fave is the BW with just mommy and daddy. Gorgeous!

Marci Yochum - March 5, 2010 - 1:12 pm

These are great. I love the way you captured them having fun just as they are…a family.

jacey cosner - March 5, 2010 - 1:25 pm

Wow Sandi I love these! I love how you captured such true moments of love and joy and affection. The one with the sweet little babe on beautiful mom’s lap is just so real and tender.

Kris - March 5, 2010 - 2:30 pm

WOW! These all look so vibrant and fluid. Every photo looks so real and natural. They are all very good works.

Julie - March 5, 2010 - 2:35 pm

Wow- these are beautiful images! This family is simply gorgeous and you can just feel the love they have for each other in each picture. Great work!!

Jeanmarie - March 5, 2010 - 3:50 pm

How cute are they!? LOVE that second one….mom is totally workin’ it! Fabulous job, Sandi!

tricia dunlap - March 5, 2010 - 10:56 pm

These photographs show SO MUCH LOVE – what a treasure for this family!
What a BEAUTIFUL family! BEAUTIFUL work – as always!

Helene - March 6, 2010 - 2:31 am

WOW, Sandi! Just gorgeous. I guess that’s what you get when you cross beautiful family with amazing photographer!! That last shot of the four of them is my absolute favorite! It doesn’t get more perfect than that!

Katie - March 6, 2010 - 12:41 pm

What a stunningly beautiful family! Love the little guy in the tuft of grass. Dad is hot, Mom is hot, kids are beautiful – what more could you ask for?

misty - March 6, 2010 - 7:33 pm

These are beautiful! What a gorgeous family!

Haley - March 8, 2010 - 12:42 am

These are just too fun!!! A-dorable!!!!

Rachel Clare - March 10, 2010 - 5:49 pm

what a beautiful family! I’m sure they’re thrilled with these!

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Monthly Archives: March 2010

JOY! Triumph Over the Trial… | Phoenix Arizona Photographer

Tea Time… | Arizona Child Photographer | Phoenix | Scottsdale | Gilbert |

the beautiful miss b… | senior photographer | scottsdale | phoenix | gilbert | arizona |

Introducing… | Newborn Photographer | Phoenix | Scottsdale | Gilbert | Sandi Bradshaw

Happy People… | Paradise Valley Photographer | Sandi Bradshaw