Each family creates a beautiful masterpiece of life. My heart and desire is to capture it.
I know it may not feel like that day in and day out. It may feel like the back of a tapestry with threads hanging everywhere but my goal is capture you as the other side of the tapestry. The part that hangs in your house and you are reminded of all the beauty that you have been given and created together. I want to capture you all as your are. All your perfect personalities and how they create a magnificent euphony.
BEHIND THE LENS
Documenting the beauty of life is my favorite thing and I have been doing it now for 12 years officially. So whether is is capturing life on our farm or the charm of a family on the beach in Charleston I am here for it.
I grew up in South Carolina. Went to College in Charleston and started my first job in Raleigh, NC. Shortly after my first son was born we packed up and headed north to Pennsylvania for my husband to be apart of the family business... potato farming. We now have three kids and enjoy all the sports, hanging out together and eating and making food together.
my APPROACH IS SIMPLY THIS:
I really believe people are the best. The most fascinating, beautiful and complex beings. I love documenting families and stories because you see so much incredible beauty unfold with in a matter of 60 minutes. The way a child is held by their mother is so different than how a father holds them. The expression of a mother as she looks at her kids. The way a husband and wife embrace and still feel slightly awkward in front of me after years of marriage. I am here to document it all. Every session brings me joy and a feeling of honor to tell your story.
Playing on farm.
Traveling. It's my number one source of inspiration.
Being outside and exploring.
Trying out new recipes with my kids.
Living life on the farm.
IN ORDER TO BE
ONE MUST ALWAYS BE
irreplaceable,
different.
— COCO CHANEL
© betsy bender photography 2013