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Welcome to my blog - where I can share my personal life and my photography! I am married to the most wonderful man and I have an amazing little boy who lights up my every moment. I have always loved taking pictures but over the past few years it has really become a more serious passion. I think one of the most fun things about taking someone's picture is being able to CAPTURE that particular moment in time so that it can be held onto forever! I prefer natural light, on location photography that allows people to just be themselves. If you are interested in contacting me regarding photography please send me an email to holly@simplycapturedphotographybyhollybenfield.com Oh yeah, and I'd love to hear what you think ... so feel free to leave comments at the end of my blog posts. God Bless!!

1.18.2013

Rock The Shot Photo Contest: Favorite of 2012

 


Rock The Shot has a monthly contest and this month's theme is "Favorite Shot of 2012". This was really hard for me to narrow down and decide ... each image, each session has so much meaning to me and the meaning and love behind the image is often what I love most. I finally chose one favorite (although I have many) and I think this image stuck out to me because Anna didn't really want to have anything to do with having photographs taken - she just wanted to play - but this image of her lying on a family quilt seemed to capture her beauty and childhood innocence perfectly.

 

1.04.2013

hello two thousand thirteen ...

Happy New Year!! I am looking forward to this new year and I have high hopes for SimplyCapturedPhotography in the new year. In 2012 I feel like I finally found my style and began to feel more confident with my photography as a part-time business! In 2013 I hope to capture a little more lifestyle photography than I did in 2012. The session I keep dreaming about is a Mother/Daughter session where the Mommy and Little Girl bake cupcakes or a cake in their kitchen with dreamy natural light ... and I am just there to capture the moment. I also plan to keep pushing myself to learn more and to get out of my comfort zone more so that I can continue to grow.

I want to thank everyone who welcomed me into their families for a few hours in 2012 ... I truly enjoyed each and every session this past year. I hope to see you all again in 2013 as well as many new faces. I just feel so blessed that God has given me the love and gift of photography, and I pray that I share the Love and Grace of HIM through each session.

*****My husband, Andrew, bought me a new 85mm lens for Christmas so I have decided that any session held in January or February will include a disc of 20-30 fully edited, high resolution files for a total cost of $85.00!! (session must be held in Gaston County or within 15 miles) Too cold for you? Check back later for information on a Spring Promotion which will probably include sessions in April and May.*****

Now ... Here is a recap of 2012 ... My Favs From The Year!!