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    gratitude list {4}

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    December 6, 2025
    gratitude list {4}

    “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.”‭‭Romans‬ ‭1‬:‭16‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ last shopping trip to Chico. beautiful moon. safety for the move. I miss California and the…

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    Alvin & Gina { family photos }

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    November 20, 2025
    Alvin & Gina { family photos }

    It was a joy to photograph this cute & happy little family 🫶🏼 Thank you for everything! Love you guys. •charlotte alayna faith•

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    gratitude list {3}

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    November 7, 2025
    gratitude list {3}

    “I will exalt you, my God and King, and praise your name forever and ever. I will praise you every day; yes, I will praise you forever. Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise! No one can measure his greatness.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭145‬:‭1‬-‭3‬ ‭NLT‬‬ golden hour. driving through Marysville.…

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    Abigail & Samantha [portraits]

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    October 24, 2025
    Abigail & Samantha [portraits]

    Impromptu but oh so fun. 😍 These girls are some of my favorite people and so beautiful to photograph. Thanks for the coffee + memories 🫶🏼 •charlotte alayna faith•

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    Matthias & Kathleen [family photos]

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    October 18, 2025
    Matthias & Kathleen [family photos]

    My uncle’s little family was so sweet to photograph 🫶🏼 •charlotte alayna faith•

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    gratitude list {2}

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    October 10, 2025
    gratitude list {2}

    beauty in the storm. tea + C.S. Lewis. “Turn your eyes upon JesusLook full, in his wonderful faceAnd the things of earth will grow strangely dimIn the light of his glory and grace.” Helen Howarth Lemmel portraits. picking grapes. “Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your…

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    Carlon & Laurie [family photos]

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    September 26, 2025
    Carlon & Laurie [family photos]

    My first “real” family session was so fun! It’s awesome when you have siblings with cute children to photograph 💛 •charlotte alayna faith•

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    Opryland Hotel [a photo dump]

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    September 19, 2025
    Opryland Hotel [a photo dump]

    While we were in Tennessee, Marlene met us in Nashville at the Opryland Hotel. It was a hot day so we loved the cool, indoor gardens. It was a photographer’s paradise! Here are some photos for you to enjoy: ) •charlotte alayna faith•

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    gratitude list {1}

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    September 12, 2025
    gratitude list  {1}

    You may wonder why I’ve changed the name of these posts. For a time I’ve been thinking about the difference between happiness and joy. Happiness is a fleeting feeling changed by circumstances; joy is continuous satisfaction coming from a heart grateful to God. I will share here the moments that…

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    Avonlea Willow {newborn photos}

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    September 5, 2025
    Avonlea Willow {newborn photos}

    Oh the beautiful little sweetheart she is. 🤎It was an honor to take her photos. I’m so blessed to be her aunt. 🤍🤍🤍 •charlotte alayna faith•

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    sunny and citrus baby shower

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    August 22, 2025
    sunny and citrus baby shower

    We had Avonlea’s baby shower after she was born because we couldn’t fit it in before. It was a really sweet time and not unbearably hot. ☺️ Decorating was so much fun! I used some grapefruits that were still on the trees from the winter; bought the dahlias, baby’s breath,…

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    Adventures in San Francisco

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    August 15, 2025
    Adventures in San Francisco

    When Shana came to see me in June, we took a day trip to San Francisco for our color analysis and some exploring. We enjoyed fresh seafood on Pier 39, drove across the Golden Gate Bridge, admired the beautiful, pastel houses, and explored the park by the Palace of Fine…

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    happy list {15}

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    August 8, 2025
    happy list {15}

    watching the sunrise breakfast + coffee+ writing In-n-out road trip to Idaho picnics brunch with friends painting on sourdough quiet moments clouds + a sunset fresh fruit E-bike rides walking by the pond ever-blooming magnolias yard sale treasure embroidery sunset in the air Opryland Hotel in Nashville palm trees Avonlea…

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    Evening in Old Downtown Sacramento [a photo dump]

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    July 25, 2025
    Evening in Old Downtown Sacramento [a photo dump]

    After we picked Shana up at the airport, we explored a little of the state’s capital. We ate at Joe’s Crab Shack, walked across the golden Tower Bridge, drove past the capitol building, and enjoyed ice cream & açaí before heading home. Such a fun time! If you live close…

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    outdoor dinner party inspiration

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    July 18, 2025
    outdoor dinner party inspiration

    Wishing to host a summer dinner party? Is there a cooler day coming up that would be perfect to have friends over? Take the leap and plan one. With help, it’s not hard at all; and so worth it! decide on a theme Colorful, neutral, boho, elegant… I went with…

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      Abigail & Samantha [portraits]

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