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.

The Arayas

Just imagine a cabin in the middle of the woods on top of a hill. Imagine that this is where you live. That's how the Araya's welcomed us in as we stepped into their preicous home . Cartago is known as the city of fog, something that is very obvious in these pictures. Cloudy days once ruled Cartago every day, but because of deforestation the city now faces various sunny days. Yet, the magic of Cartago is ever present. The Araya family has a great story of how the Love of God covered their lives as they faced many trials in the past. Now, they are a solid family that loves to share the love of Jesus in their community.

Meet Danny (aka Chino), Marcela, Abby and Amy.

Whitney Harr

San José has become very dear to me recently. It rains almost every day. The "rainy season" starts in May and runs all the way through November. It is unlike my dear Ireland where it's always cold when it rains, but I am content with the mere fact that cloudy days fill my week.

Not too long ago we welcomed in the new students that are now attending CINCEL. One of them, Whitney Harr, is heading to Nicaragua to work with high school/ college aged student, as well as many other opportunities that may come her way. Whitney is here for eight months and has adjusted well to the culture. She loves to cook, bake, and make new friends. In fact, no too long ago, she was teaching me how to make a homemade apple pie. Ya'll... it was delicious. Whitney is one of ten siblings, she is 6 feet tall and has gorgeous eyes. She truly captivates anyone that stands in her way, she is what many call: beautiful inside and out.

On the day of the shoot we headed out after a rainy afternoon to catch a few shots just right before sundown. I wanted some dark and moody tones and I sure got them! Thanks Whitney for being an awesome model!