I recently attended Life {as an Artform} … a workshop where I learned more in-depth about a new movement … a new form of photography initiated by my amazing new friend, Jesh de Rox … called Beloved. The sessions involve “invites” — little scenarios that set the stage and create a space for discovery to happen.
While in California this past week my friends Gladys and Chris mentioned they’d love to have a Beloved session with me. I admit, I wasn’t sure how things would go. These sessions involve complete and 100% trust between everyone involved. They delve straight into the heart; the emotion is strong and beautiful.
And so we experimented with my first Beloved session at Laguna Beach (I have been slowly incorporating elements of Beloved into my engagement sessions, but this session was entirely composed of experiential invites). And it was beautiful. Emotionally charged at times, joyful and whimsical at others. These two are so so dear to my heart. Their connection is pure and deep … they are so in tune. I am so grateful that they stepped out in faith to trust me and each other completely during this session. What we discovered and captured was beyond my imagination. And I know every single Beloved session from here on out will be unique and outrageously amazing, full of its own discoveries.
i’m laughing and getting teary eyed at the same time. this was an incredible experience and something i’ll hold dear to my heart forever. thank you for having us experience this with you. i loved every laugh, smile, and tears. thank you anda, and thank you jesh!
p.s. im laughing because the beach makes my hair a little crazy, but i love it.
awwwwww! anda you captured gladys and chris so perfectly!! i totally felt the emotion through your images. awesome job!
Anda, I’m completely in love with these pictures! Absolutely in love. They are amazing…and I think I want to do a session!!
Oh my goodness Anda, I am SO happy for you that you’re going to be doing these sessions. I think there is something incredibly calming and trustworthy about your spirit, and I honestly can’t think of any photographers I know who would be better at something like this than you. You are giving your clients a real gift, here.
These are truly beautiful photos.
PS. i think Ron and Me will have to sign up for this the next time you’re in SoCal!! ;-)
these are amazingly lovely anda! fabulous job
you rule. plain. simple. it keeps getting better all the time! so great!
These are beautiful. You caught so much emotion. Makes me feel like I’m there, right in the moment. I think you did a fantastic job!
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WOW! Anda, these are some of the best photos I have EVER seen you take! I absolutely love these photos and you can see that there is true passion behind and in these! ROCK ON SISTA! :) :)
Very fun to see a beloved session from you! I recently picked up the Beloved field guide as well and am looking forward to doing them too. SO jealous you were able to learn this stuff in person, I’ll just have to settle for my little guides. ;-) And I agree with the others, this is just stunning. Keep it up.
Ho-lee crap. These are frikkin sweet. Like as in, I want to go have that much fun, and look that awesome. I always love your pictures, but these are really wow. Love the hair thing…maybe someday I can get mine to do that…I’ll have to work on it. :)
so much beauty and amazingness. i’m in love with this session. phenomenal job, anda!
(…AND you got me excited because i’m supposed to be attending jesh’s workshop this july :)
wildly beautiful people. such a gift. thank you for sharing, all three of you :) blessings *
Thanks for being brave and offering Beloved sessions! All the best!
Amazing photos!! We can feel the love between them!!
I have been doing Beloved sessions since meeting Jesh in Las Vegas… it’s amazing, isn’t it? Wonderful way to really show the deep connection between people! :) Great job!
Wow, what a beautiful session Anda! The emotions you’ve captured are truely beautiful!
Very cool session. Paul and I never had an engagement session and just had a friend taking pictures at the wedding. Hmmmm…maybe it’s time WE got some pictures taken for once…
Wow, Anda! This is amazing…so totally what Jesh is after. I hope a million people contact you for one of these sessions, you can just tell how fun and meaningful it was for these two!
absolutely gorgeous. nuff said. ;)
I just keep staring. Beautiful photos!
these are beautiful! i’m very much intrigued about this beloved movement. i can’t wait to see more!
Beautiful Anda. I am so glad you are incorporating the Beloved movement into your sessions we learned about in Seattle. It is an amazing experience to share with people.
these are amazing!! I love how wonderfully emotional these images are. Anda, you blow me away every time!! :) :)
PS: Gladys you are beautiful & I LOVE your dress!! :)
Yes! These are beautiful! For sure your best photos!
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absolutely beautiful. what a precious gift you have given them!
As always Anda, these are beautiful! Love watching you grow!!!! :)
Anda, these are wonderful! Congratulations on the Beloved sessions! I think that’s awesome. These shots are so REAL and that’s what I LOVE about them. Plus they’re beautiful people! Love it!
Beautiful!
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