Grace Imaging

Name: Grace Imaging
Address: 420 E Grant Avenue Suite 2, Pauls Valley, OK, 73075, US
Telephone: (405) 778-9429

I am here to capture special times in your life so that you can travel back in time and experience the day, and emotions from the day, over and over again!

12/10/2020

Tomorrow I shoot my last wedding of 2020. My last wedding as a full time photographer. My emotions are all over the place. My photography career will not be ending, I am simply closing this chapter. Only God knows what the next chapter looks like. For now, I will be using my camera to create art, to capture personal memories, and to begin to heal after a hard year. I will no longer be governed by the need to earn an income with it.

The fact that my last wedding this year is Kinin Jade Stringer feels poetic. She is a dear friend and coworker from my full-time job. Another poetic aspect is that a young talented photographer from my area will be second shooting with me. Having Abby Alfred learning by my side feels like a symbolic passing of a torch.

Giving up something I’m passionate about for an unknown future sounds crazy. The peace coming from the decision sounds even crazier. Despite incredibly hard emotions surrounding this transition, I feel God’s hand on every piece of it. After I am done editing this wedding you can start asking how I love all my spare time 😜

11/08/2020

Callie's bridal photos from tonight are a wonderful excuse to answer a few frequently asked questions I have been getting lately!
Q: What are you doing with all your free time?!
A: I don't have any yet....I am still currently finishing my fully booked 2020 calendar. I will let you know next year ;)
Q: Do you miss it?!
A: Not yet, I will let you know next year. ;)
Q: BUT WHY?
A: Obedience.
Q: Are you just tired of it?
A: NO. I still love taking photos with every fiber of my being. That will never change. It has been one of the greatest passions of my life. Regardless of if I have a full fledged business or not I will still continue using my camera.

09/27/2020

Gracie finally got her happily ever after yesterday. She was a COVID bride that went through so many bumps in the road to get it. She handled it with grace and dignity that reflected her true inner beauty.

I took these bridals almost a year ago, having no idea her wedding wouldn’t take place until September.

Yesterday’s weather was perfect. God we shining upon their union.

05/25/2020

Calling all photographers! I have a ticket for sale for Hailey Faria’s workshop in Montana next month. In my opinion, she is the best educator in the industry. She pours life into everyone she touches soul. You will be inspired and rejuvenated after attending. You will make life long friendships.

The dates are June 21 - 24th. She has extended payment plans available.

https://www.haileyfariaphotography.com/reverie-montana/

04/27/2020

I am closing my business.

The COVID-19 Pandemic was a lot of bad things to a lot of people. To me, it ended up being a gift. It brought stillness to my life in a way I haven’t experienced in my adult life. That stillness gave way to clarity from God. He is saying, close your business.

So I am. It is a decision I never thought I would make. The peace that speaking it into existence has caused me is overwhelming.

Half my life has been spent on this craft and business. And I made the decision with FULL peace in the space of a week. I married my husband two weeks after we decided to. Big decisions don’t require a lot of time, they require a trust in God and trust in your inner self. I trust both fully.

This isn’t a money decision, I have enough to continue for months without additional income.

This isn’t a success decision, I have been consistently booked without actively trying for years.

This is a “Trusting in God and God’s plan for my life” decision.

I appreciate your love and support as I make this huge transition. There will be speed bumps as I figure out exactly what this means for me.
What I do know:
I am going to close my studio, and sell all props and furniture.

I will only do sessions from what is already on my books, or what needs to be rescheduled due to the Corona Virus. I am not cancelling anyone. Just not taking on anyone else.

I will keep my social media going (after an undetermined length of break) to use as an outlet to share whatever creative juices start flowing.

I am going to explore new art.

I am going to breathe.

I am going to make space in my life.

04/20/2020

Raise your 🖐 if you are struggling right now.

I better get a 🖐 from every single one of you reading this caption.

We are all struggling. The inspirational Brené Brown said it right in a podcast. The world is collectively grieving the loss of normal. Not many of us know how to do that in a healthy manner. We are ALL experiencing it. Some more drastically than others. But we all have to grieve, and help each other grieve, for us to get through this pandemic.

My reason for posting this isn’t to add more negativity to your feed. My purpose is two fold.

1. I encourage you to allow your self the emotional space to feel the emotions you have been repressing. You deserve to. Only by feeling them can you move forward.

2. I want to know how I can support YOU? Can I pray for you? Message me. Do you need groceries? Message me. Do you just need someone to say you are strong and beautiful? Hey, you’re strong and beautiful.

04/18/2020

We always want what we don’t have.

Its funny how human nature works that way. You have the most beautiful curly hair in the world? Yeah you buy a straightner so it can be straight like Jenny down the block. You have straight hair? You spend hours a day curling it with a wand that burns your fingerprints off.

Are you thinking what’s this got to do with me?

Everything.

I am an “essential worker” I am seeing my husband less and not spending the right kind of time with him. I am coming home exhausted and drained. He isn’t getting the attention he deserves. The “non essential workers” want to go back to work. The sound of their husbands breathing is driving them off the wall.
Instead of spending energy I don’t have going down the nasty rabbit trail of comparison, I would be better served to put that energy towards my husband.
Have you had any perspective shifts lately someone else might benefit from?

04/04/2020

Today is such a bittersweet day. We were supposed to be in Arizona documenting the union of my oldest friend to the love of her life. They decided to still get married today, with just parents present. They will have a celebration this time next year instead. Covid-19 isn’t stopping the marriage but it’s stopping the celebration and it doesn’t matter how positive we try to spin it, it’s hard 😢 I am so thrilled Megan found her person and there are tears of joy for your union today. Much love 💕

04/01/2020

All you need is faith of a mustard seed, and mountains will be moved.
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Matthew 17:20 is a verse I go back to regularly. It’s always had intensely special meaning to me. A few years ago I saw a mustard seed necklace and fell in love with the idea. Every time I found a piece of jewelry similar it would feel cheesy.
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A few weeks back, I stumbled across this when I was out to lunch with some coworkers. It was meant to be mine. Classy, but clear in its message.
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During this time, God knew I would need the reminder. “Ye of little faith.”
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Thanks for the reminder Dad....I know you’ve got this. I’ve got the faith. Some days it’s not more than a mustard seed, but that’s all I need.

03/31/2020

Tell me something good that happened today! ☀️

03/28/2020

Cooper is my adopted niece and best teenager I’ve ever known. Her dad is friends with my husband. I remember one time her dad was helping Shannon with a plumbing project. They needed to get under the house in a place neither could fit. Cooper WILLINGLY, without a second thought, crawled under our house and did what needed to be done. She’s the best and going to go far in life with that mentality. Much love Coop! 😘

03/26/2020

Who needs help budgeting or prioritizing right now?!
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Earlier this year I felt called to create some sort of financial ministry. I’ve talked about money and our journey to debt freedom, but haven’t done much else with it. Timing is everything.
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It’s almost April and this world looks totally different than what we thought it would.
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If you need help, reach out. Fill out my contact sheet on my website or simply send me a message. We will get together and I’ll help you. Free of charge. I have my MBA, personal experience, and lots of experience helping others through financial questions. It’s kinda my thing 🤷‍♀️😘

Address

420 E Grant Avenue Suite 2
Pauls Valley, OK
73075

Telephone

(405) 778-9429

Website

https://www.gracestimetravels.com/

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