Los Esquivel

The last few weeks we had in Costa Rica were precious. Together, Brian and I were part of a great adventure visting people within the country and being a part of their lives through meals and get togethers. We felt that the closer we got to leaving the country, the closer to people we were getting to. It was during this time that we met the Esquivel family. Don Jonny, as we would call him, is a coffee plantation owner in Moravia, San José. We met him because of coffee, but we got much more. Long story short, we ended up taking inside family pictures at their eldest daughter's house, whose home is full of natural light. I think it's also safe to say that this family is completely in love with their new addition, and well, what's not to love? Carlos Luis is a bundle of extreme cuteness! Enjoy the Esquivel Family :)

The Henrys

After what seemed like an eternity, I finally was able to shoot a session by the beach. The Henrys are a fellow missionary family whose hearts are set to Cochabamaba, Bolvia. They are a family of five currently studying here at CINCEL to learn Spanish so that in return they may have a fuller impact in Bolivia. I have never met such a sweet family that is 100 percent devoted to knowing Jesus and making Him known. Their kids: Kaitlynn, Nathaniel and Faith are some of the best missionary kids out there. Bolivia won't know what to do with them; they are so precious!

On this special photoshoot we decided to get together as students and go on a day trip to the beach, near Manuel Antonio National Park. If you have never been to Costa Rica, Manuel Antonio is a must! It will conquer your heart. We started out with a hot, humid sunny day, but by the afternoon the mood had changed and it's cloudy weather made for beautiful family pictures.

Sister Sister

Karen, one of my Spanish teachers, took us around downtown one day so that we could get to know the city of San José a little better. She brought along her two beautiful daughters and off we went to explore! First we went to the national theatre, but there was an event, so we went to the next best thing: a museum! Up up on the ancient balconies of this museum we took a few minutes to capture beauty. Priscila, the eldest is currently enrolled in college, while Victoria is starting her first year as a freshman in college. Both have bright futures ahead of them and love to learn. Their mother, Karen, has been an exceptional teacher; I am grateul for this season.