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October 12, 2020

Chian O'Connor

I think anyone will agree with you if you say that 2020 has been an absolutely rough year. From trying to work at home and juggle laundry and the kids and the dogs to learning at home and trying to stay focused long enough to learn something, it’s definitely had it’s share of challenges. A […]

September 22, 2020

Chian O'Connor

  There have been countless seniors that I have had the privilege to work with and document their final year as they are making that momentous transition from school years to adulthood, yet it Always amazes me how, despite going through the same school year and the same transition, they all so strikingly stand out […]

September 1, 2020

Chian O'Connor

Sound odd? For some of you, maybe- for others- it’s a dream come true. Or just the everyday reality in the years to come! For many years, there has been a bit of a stigma associated with being educated at home. People tend to think of shy, reticent children who are afraid to speak or […]

August 21, 2020

Chian O'Connor

Years ago, Denton and I were planning a trip to Guyana, South America to spend three months focusing on Bible Education in the interior of the country. We had known OF Alisse, but we didn’t really KNOW her, so when it worked out for her to come along with us, we were excited, but also […]

June 26, 2020

Chian O'Connor

  It’s been said that you have to have a very good reason for everything that you do. What is the reason behind what you do? If you don’t have one, that’s ok- you WILL find it- even if you don’t know what it is yet. For Denton and I, we love that every time […]

April 12, 2020

Chian O'Connor

  Even within the last century, there have been some chaotic times in this part of the world and others that have affected the hopes and dreams of young people. Wars, drafts and multiple pandemics have happened in the past and have effectively changed the lives and paths of those who lived during those times. […]

April 12, 2020

Chian O'Connor

  Montana does this thing where it gets really cold. And snowy. It gets really cold and snowy and lasts for MONTHS. I’m talking 8 or 9 months. That’s the amount of time it takes to make a human! Last year in March, I’m pretty sure a lot of us still had snow on the […]

January 20, 2020

Chian O'Connor

  Planning… Having a first look is something that I didn’t even know about when Denton and I were planning our wedding over a decade ago. I don’t even know if there were first looks then! When Leo and Zulema were planning their day, a first look wasn’t in the plans. It was going to […]

October 30, 2019

Chian O'Connor

It is amazing the difference that a couple of years can bring! Last time we had the chance to photograph this family was a couple years ago when they were a sweet family of four- and now they have grown by two into an amazing family of 6! A fun part of this was also […]

October 15, 2019

Chian O'Connor

  Bob wiped away a tear with a blue paisley handkerchief as he returned to his seat. He had just finished dancing with his granddaughter, Reba.  He had given her away earlier in the evening, but before he did, he ensured that the groom promised to love and care for her before he relinquished his […]

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