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Meet little Miss Kara Mercer. She is a southern bell from Texas and I think I could listen to her darling little swangy accent all day. It. is. adorable. Kara is a photographer who came to Seattle for the Jesh workshop a couple of weeks ago and hired us to do a little lifestyle shoot of her prior to the workshop. We had a blast taking her around all kinds of obscure little Seattle locations and I loved seeing how big her eyes got when we walked out to where the boats were docked. I don't think that Texas has anything quite like that ;)
Kara is one of those people that puts others before herself, she laughs often and doesn't take life too seriously. These are all very endearing qualities, but what I love most about Kara is her ability to encourage others. She truly has a gift for seeing the goodness in each person she encounters. It was such a joy to watch her interact with everyone at the workshop for three days, she had something lovely to say to each and every person she encountered.
The ability to speak life into others is such a beautiful gift. Kara is someone who recognizes the power in her affirmations and words to truly change the lives of others. I would not be where I am today had it not been for the people in my life that spoke life into me and told me truths about the great things they see in my future. I can still close my eyes and hear the powerful words of the people that have been vessels of growth for me; a dad who said he was "always proud," a sister who said she "looks up to me," a mentor who told me I have "a gift for loving others," a husband who believes I will "do a great many things." Sincere words are powerful things. When we can find ways to use our words for good- the course of people's lives can be changed.
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I love the shoe shot!
I love them!!! It was a great pick me up to see them yesterday since I have been going 90 to nothing and getting sick! Thanks Sarah!! You are a blessing to me!!
Aww, I LOVE Kara! She is such a sweet heart! She's 2nd shot a couple of weddings with me and she always makes it a little more fun. :) She definitely knows how to put a smile on your face. I adore that girl!
Loving the split-tinted image in the middle of the group Sarah...super cool idea. Great work as always!
cuuuute! love the last one a looot
Love her lashes and her overall look! Just cute! :)
it's the dear kara!! aw this post so puts a smile on my face.
wowwww i love these photos! so so so beautiful!
These are outstanding photos, and her style is awesome, I LOVE that first shot, her make up is incredible!! Great shoot guys, you really captured who fun personality!!
your work truly inspires me!! every single post i am in love with and makes me want to become a better portrait photographer! please continue to be amazing so that i can strive to be a photographer like you some day!!!
Oh, how awesome! Kara you look gorgeous darling! And Sarah, you always amaze me :) Love and miss you both! Paula (from the workshop)
LOVE this!