03.04.11

i am excited to say goodbye to my old site and start fresh with a new one.  a little spring cleaning of sorts to start out the year right.  i love it so and can't be more happy with into the darkroom and all of their hard work put into this!  this site is an html site so you can view it on your iphone now!  take a look and let me know what you think.  happy friday everyone!Picture 8.pngPicture 10.png  


Laura Muehlendorf said: Brooke!!! I love the new site! It is a perfect representation of you and your work. Perfectly Beautiful! (03.04.11 @ 10:06 AM)
ScotWharton said: ....looks great on the web & on my iPad! (03.04.11 @ 03:14 PM)
katie said: looks awesome, brooke! it fits you perfectly! (03.04.11 @ 08:14 PM)
Carmen NAUSEEF said: brooke, i'm in love and just adore your new site! miss you my friend :) (03.06.11 @ 06:35 PM)
Dina said: Looks great! (03.10.11 @ 02:13 PM)
Sara said: I love your new site! it's awesome and so you - congrats! (03.26.11 @ 11:42 AM)
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last night i woke up gasping for air - i could not sleep without dreaming of sarah and her transition of leaving this earth. my sister called this morning letting me know that she had passed on around 4 am which was about the time of my awaking.  i often contemplate about birth and death and how we enter into this world in a similar manner - it is a process and not always easy but in the end it is beautiful. certainly doubt is their with the unknown but know that comes with faith.  sarah has given me hope in knowing that we need to trust that God is in control and loves us.  one of my favorite photos was taken of sarah just after her reception through the car window. we will miss her greatly.  here are the photos that i took during her last minute wedding and i think it may always remain as the best wedding to date.

a beautiful note from her husband on her blog:

"I think Sarah's light has shown so bright that this earth can no longer contain it.  It's time for her to go to the true source of that light, to stop being the lone lantern shining into the darkness, but to join the grand symphony of radiance.  It would seem selfish to keep her after she has worked so hard and is this close. 


Shine bright firefly, shine bright... with tears in our eyes we cherish the path you illuminated."


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Katie said: What a beautiful blog entry. I didn't know Sarah but her story while so tragic is quite peaceful and makes me think about letting go all of the things that really aren't important. And focusing on what is. Thanks for that lesson. (02.16.11 @ 05:02 PM)
Lesli said: Your pictures of her will remain precious to her family and friends. That's how powerful and important a photograph can be. What a priceless gift. (02.16.11 @ 07:28 PM)
Victoria said: I've followed her blog ever since you posted about her. She seems to have been a beautiful person, inside and out. I'm saddened that she has left this earth and her family, but she is not in pain anymore. You did an awesome job on her wedding photos. Completely beautiful! (02.16.11 @ 10:35 PM)
Staci said: Heartbreaking and beautiful all at the same time. (02.17.11 @ 05:42 AM)
Lauren said: I am so sorry for your loss. She seemed like such a wonderful person....I remember your post on their wedding quite vividly. Beautiful post Brooke! (02.17.11 @ 09:12 AM)
Nicole H said: You captured her so well...thanks for sharing. (02.18.11 @ 01:53 PM)
Elizabeth Hibbetts said: I followed her blog and thought she was an amazing person. Her faithfulness to the Lord was so glorifying to God. Her life touched me and I will never be the same after sharing in her journey. I was so saddened to find out she had passed on but rejoice in the fact that she is in heaven, with Jesus, without any pain. (02.22.11 @ 09:56 PM)
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01.27.11

i love my kids and often forget to take photos of them.  here is one that we took while visiting colorado this past summer.  they are much bigger now.
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Lauren said: beautiful! (02.02.11 @ 11:12 AM)
shannon leith said: brooke-----your work is so captivating that i'm now on page eight and cant stop!! you have such a unique and honest perspective. love it. (11.05.11 @ 09:40 PM)
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my friend katie posted this on her blog - so i thought i would ask stella the same questions and see what she said...

What does mommy always say to you?

don't suck your thumb

What makes mommy happy?
when i don't suck my thumb

What makes mommy sad?

cause daddy?

How does mommy make you laugh?

you tickle

What was mommy like as a child?
i don't know cause i did not see you when you were a little baby

How old is mommy?
i don't know.  me: guess?  five? six mom?

How tall is mommy?

five? is that how tall you are?

What is mommy's favorite thing to do?

work

What does mommy do when you are not around?

go work

If mommy becomes famous, what will it be for?
lady gaga

What is mommy good at?
taking pictures

What is mommy not good at?
running

What does mommy do for her job?
take pictures

What is mommy's favorite food?
broccoli

When are you proud of mommy?
when you come back

If mommy was a cartoon character, who would she be?
i don't know....sorry, i can't do that

What do you and mommy do together?
play hide and seek

How are you and mommy the same?
we have the same bodies

How are you and mommy different?
we have different hair

How do you know that mommy loves you?
cause i be a sweet girl and you give me hugs


i love kids and the things that they say!



kt said: ha! love that estelle marie. and she guessed your height about right! (01.11.11 @ 07:51 PM)
Laura Burlton said: Oh my gosh, that is precious :) She is adorable, I love that age! (01.11.11 @ 08:00 PM)
Julie Wilhite said: SO stinkin' cute :) (02.13.11 @ 07:49 AM)
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01.10.11

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