One of the perks of the ComeUnity workshop was a fully stylized bridal couple session. An entire team came together to create a dreamy scene complete with elegant furniture pieces and breathtaking flowers for us to photograph.
Our stylish bride and groom had actually already wed in Florida. I was amazed by our “bride.” From what I know, she was not a professional model, but boy, she rocked it like she was. Matter of fact, she made me think of this video of YouTube where a guy demonstrates fast posing during a catalog shoot. Beyond her posing, she showed extreme tenacity when it came to dealing with the humidity. Posing in high heels and a fitted dress is hard work and she quickly began to not feel great. She’d pause for a bit as we hydrated her and cooled her down with damp rags. But quickly she’d be back up and working her magic. Seriously, this girl impressed me.
Next week I’ll share what I seem to want to call our attendee “family photos” from the ComeUnity workshop. I’m pretty sure that gives you a hint at how I felt we connected while at the retreat. I look forward to sharing those and a brief review.
When asked for three words that described their family, they chose silly, loving and laughter. Well, let me tell you what, I agree with them 100%. I have a several more words I would add to their list.
Ambitious Achievers
When I noted Necia was left handed (I am too). Her husband, Mark, piped up that lefties are over achievers. Fair enough. After all Necia is so close to finishing her Master’s degree after many years of dedication to her studies, all while working full time and raising two adorably spunky kiddos. How could I argue with him (not that I would want to). Then I find out that Mark is close to his second Bachelor’s degree. So truth is they are both over achievers, lefty or righty doesn’t really matter with this couple.
Gifted
I know if you spent time with them you’d agree with me. Both Necia and Mark work with children who face challenges, Necia works with ELL students and Mark with Special Ed. From my experience with them, I have no doubt that those kids adore them. This couple has a gift for making those around them feel seen and special. During the image reveal, I was taken by how Mark acknowledged each person in the images (his stunning wife and cute kiddos), not by telling them simply that they looked good, but instead by compliments that would be hard for them to forget. Mark carefully picked out specific traits and complimented those, such as “Maggie, look at how pretty your eyelashes are.” My guess is as she gets older, those words will sneak back up to the surface and she’ll smile as she remembers that her Dad thinks her eyelashes are pretty.
Necia and Mark, the world is a better place with you in it. You are working so hard to achieve all your dreams and bringing up kids that will likely follow in your footsteps as awesome people. What a treat it was to spent time with your family!
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