I wish every weekend could be like this one – full of laughter, family and fun. I played my first softball game in 20 years, got a hole-in-one in miniature golf and lost every barefoot race my niece and nephew challenged me to all weekend long. I even helped corral pigs on the loose from running into the street!
Part of the magic was the novelty of it all. All of us together in one place. And not on a holiday, but in the summer no less.
For sure, we experienced the typical drama that accompanies any family gathering. Tired and cranky kids. Barking dogs. Grass marks one my toenails from not letting the polish dry long enough before those races. But I’ll take it. I wouldn’t change a thing.
Through it all, my camera remained by my side allowing me to capture each captivating moment as it unfolded around me. The swing of the softball bat. A candid smile. My mom’s homemade spaghetti. The faces that I love. These photos will hold me through until the next visit. These beautiful memories that tell the story of one wonderful summer weekend that I never want to forget.
I love telling stories of occasions like these. Shooting gatherings from the heart and showcasing the people I love that make them special. Collecting one picture-worthy moment after another so I can hold onto these treasured memories forever.
If you’d like to learn how to tell the stories of your life’s celebrations, big or small, join me in my new e-course Gatherings through the Lens starting August 28th. I created this class because I love to capture gatherings of all kinds, and I want to share this love with you.
Today I’m happy to announce a giveaway! I’m offering two spots in my Gatherings through the Lens e-course. Leave a comment on any post from today through Sunday (9pm EST 8/24) for your chance to turn your next gathering into a beautiful gallery of your own treasured memories that you can hold onto forever.
Happy Snapping & Good luck!
Holly, Gatherings through the Lens
I am a storyteller and would love to learn more about how to capture those moments. Thanks for the chance!
There is nothing more memorable that family get-togethers. Because I am our family’s historian, I have thousands of old photos that I am trying to organize for all of us to enjoy. The ones taken at family gatherings are the most special.
I loved taking pictures of my sister’s graduation. I recently took pictures of my father in the ALS challenge. I would love to learn more from a professional!
Would love to win this! What a cool concept 🙂
What a great class and giveaway!
This is going to be an awesome class Holly, I would’ve to win this!!
I would so love to join you in your class, Holly! I’ve been thinking about it a lot this summer. Thank you for the opportunity to win a spot. 😀 Sending you so much love!!
Oh, I would love a chance to win a spot in this class. I have become the unofficial photographer of most family gatherings lately 🙂
This would be so helpful for me! I started a blog project recently called Weekend Story Project and I could use all the tips and knowledge to make my project better. : )
So can i win a seat if i have already signed up for the class? Great Article Holly:)
Hi Mony, I’ll check in with Big Picture to find out 🙂 Thank you! xo
Oh Holly, what a great give away!
I would love a spot in this class! Thanks for the opportunity!!
whomever wins this spot will be one lucky cat! Your weekend sounded perfect.
Holly, Your class is going to be great! Can’t wait for it to begin…
Wow! This class looks fantastic! Can’t wait!
This sounds like a fun class! Would love a spot!
Looking forward to deepening my story-telling skills with Holly’s class!
Fantastic Holly, lovely moments 🙂
Beautiful images from your family gathering, Holly. I’d love to be a part of your class!
I’m sure you gonna rock this class as a teacher!
I would love to take your class, holly:) you’re such a gem<3
I would love to be part of this class! Capturing every moment is so important to me. People always tell me I take too many pictures.. but in my life, I can never have enough!!! I would LOVE to learn more…
I have tried to do the same, recording our adventures, with our camping trips each year. Would love to learn a better/different way to tell those stories.
Holly is awesome and I would love to see what this class has to offer!
Awesome giveaway, Holly!!!
Such a great giveaway Holly. Love your approach; shooting from the heart. Gatherings are not always easy to capture. Letting go of ‘perfection’ and accepting what is makes it so much easier to do and definitely makes it so much more fun!
This class sounds fantastic! Thx for the chance to win.
story tellers, memory makers….precious offerings to our families and ourselves. Thank you for sharing and inspiring x