Good Friday

A little departure from my normal pictures... I did these a couple years ago and I still love them. Some of my favorite pictures and I cant even imagine anything I would change about them - they symbolize Easter how I see it - completely graphic and extreme in so many ways...

Ash Wednesday... where it all starts...

Maunday Thursday... or the day that Christ took communion (or the Last Supper) with his disciples.

Where He was betrayed.... And then He was crucified.... for me... for you... for all of us

One thing I love about the Methodist church is the tradition of the colors... if you'll notice, a lot of Methodist churches have wooden crosses outside... when Ash Wednesday comes, a purple cloth is placed on the cross... until Good Friday, and a black one replaces it.

- I love how on the processing of this picture, some of the marks in the wood came out to be red

Blood flowed....
And then there was silence.... it was over.
Jesus was dead.

Alot of people probably wont get these bright, vivid pictures.... but if youve ever lost anyone close than you no how unfair it feels for life to go on - for everyone around you to be ok, to be happy even - when you are grieving, when your world has been shattered....

The black cloth stays on... while we wait.
Until it is replaced by the white.... and the cross no longer holds the sting it did the night before.

And this is what we teach our children... just wish it wasnt always so sugarcoated.

Holy Week

A little departure from y normal pictures... I did these a couple years ago and I still love them. Some of my favorite pictures and I cant even imagine anything I would change about them - they symbolize Easter how I see it - completely graphic and extreme in so many ways...

Ash Wednesday... where it all starts...

Today is Maunday Thursday... or the day that Christ took communion (or the Last Supper) with his disciples.

Where He was betrayed.... And then He was crucified.... for me... for you... for all of us

One thing I love about the Methodist church is the tradition of the colors... if you'll notice, a lot of Methodist churches have wooden crosses outside... when Ash Wednesday comes, a purple cloth is placed on the cross... until Good Friday, and a black one replaces it.

- I love how on the processing of this picture, some of the marks in the wood came out to be red

Blood flowed....
And then there was silence.... it was over.
Jesus was dead.

Alot of people probably wont get these bright, vivid pictures.... but if youve ever lost anyone close than you no how unfair it feels for life to go on - for everyone around you to be ok, to be happy even - when you are grieving, when your world has been shattered....

The black cloth stays on... while we wait.
Until it is replaced by the white.... and the cross no longer holds the sting it did the night before.

And this is what we teach our children... just wish it wasnt always so sugarcoated.

Riley - Columbus MS Photographer

As always... only 20 comments get this family a sweet prize... think you could help them out?

Yay for Easter pics... this is Riley. I love taking his pictures because he is always so serious... he makes me really work for his smiles - but oh, they are so worth it. He had us all in stitches by the end of this session, and because the weather was unseasonably warm, it was just plain old fun hanging out with his family (never mind that they are super sweet all on their own!) And check out the outfit - love it... all the way down to the mini bow-tie!

Look at that gorgeous face!

Easily, one of my all time favorite children's pictures. Sweet daddy moment.

Hill family, you know I couldnt love you more.... you have been nothing but gracious to me. I always feel so indebted just to soak up a little bit of your family. Thank you for everything!

This week has been long and trying... glad that the weekend is almost here!

One good thing about this week is all the lovely people Ive gotten to chat with at Coopers Closet. It has been so much fun to hear so many stories from yall... I just love the people who stop to say something - yall totally make my day! If you havent been to Coopers Closet, you probably want to get yourself up there - today is 25% off day and tomorrow is 50% off day... its located at the old Lia Fashions building - next to Hallmark (kind of close to Chilis).... Ive got free chapstick and a sweet deal up at my booth all day... go getcha some... :)

If anyone has any questions at all... please dont hesitate - email totally makes my day! You can find me at talleyimages@yahoo.com - or click on the fan page button at the top right of the page for new announcements and such.

For anyone who is curious... the kids and my sister are healing up nicely... still a ways to go, but we are making it... looking forward to a good weekend ahead!

Weekends are filling up fast... I am now booking for June... dont wait... love to your mother... :)

Ann & Michael - the wedding! Columbus MS Photographer

This is the wedding that Ive been saving forever... its that good!

How do you get a photographer really, really excited?
- tell them that you want to do a first look and all the pictures before the wedding
- tell them that they can have as much time for pictures as they want
- have the wedding in a gorgeous park an hour before sunset... in the fall, when the weather is perfect

- and then make the bride and groom (heck, the whole wedding party) beautiful and really fun to be around.... yeah, pretty much a dream wedding... with that being said, there is no way that these pics can be done justice if they arent viewed full size (click on them) - just saying....

Ok, go ahead and prepare yourself.... :)

The flowers were so pretty!

If youve been to http://www.talleyimages.com/ lately, then you'll recognize this one... love it!

Love this one quiet moment among all the chaos.

sweet picture with her dad

Oh my goodness... Ann was stunning... no words...

I have been wanting this shot for so long... :)

I still cant get over how amazing the light was!

Check out the reflection in the window

The first look.... always the most magical part

Again... how gorgous is this light?!!!

And the wedding starts....The groom is right on time...

I love how I was the only one who knew the bride was there...

Ah.... one of the best ideas Ive ever seen..... all the moms and grandmothers wore black pants and a jewel-tone top... so gorgeous and chic.... and easy!

You have to click on this one to see what all the fuss is about... :)

Oh, did I mention that the reception was in an old converted theater? Yeah...

Ann and Michael, my feelings cant even put into words how much I adore yall and your wedding... it was such an amazing experience - I cant believe I got to be there to capture it all... Yall are amazing - I hope you know that!

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Ok, mini-sessions are a go.... I already have 2 booked and I am offering a limited number of slots.... so dont wait to book the timeslot that you want...

Cost will be $50 and that includes a 30 minute session, full editing, and a cd of at least 5-10 images... Saturday, March 19 will be at Lake Lowndes and Sunday, March 20 willl be at Riverwalk.

- Dont just think these are for family Easter pics... they would make a sweet graduation present for a senior who cant afford a full session, or a couple who just got engaged and need something nice for the paper... tons of ideas!

Email me at talleyimages@yahoo.com to book your slot!

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Big contest going on on facebook right now.... click the box on the right hand side of this page and that will take you to my fanpage - Addie Talley, Photographer.... like my page, then share it.... then comment on the contest post.... so easy....

The prize is a full session with a cd of all images... thats a big deal!

Hope to hear from you soon!