Not everyone knows this, but Boh’s session is one that has been in the works for months and months, quite literally. Mom contacted me about 7-8 days after Matayah was born with warm congratulations and a big idea for her son. I love that!
At 11 years old, Boh has beautiful, waist length (at least!), long hair that he has been growing out since he could talk. And although he didn’t talk until he was 3, once he did, mom says it was in FULL SENTENCES! It was at that time that he said he grows his hair for God. Can you imagine your 3 year-old sharing this with you? WOW. Just incredible. So mom wanted to commemorate this time in his life (he’s thinking he might want to cut his hair soon) through images depicting his Athabaskan heritage – learning to dance with the Soaring Eagle Drum dance group, wearing his kuspuk, the works. Needless to say, I have been over the moon waiting to share this day with them.
I hope everyone can see the wonder, awe and pride enclosed in these images. One of the things mom said to me was I want it [the pictures] to be strong, something he can look back on with pride as part of who he is and that the Eskimo in him is worth celebrating.
Boh, I hope this sneak peek shows you all that and more. This is SO worth celebrating. This is you.
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Beautiful work Chelsey! Love them! …..looks like the weather is making for some good shooting.
beautiful!
Wow Chels, these are just so beautiful. I love the sillhouette, and the shot by the water. You have provided some fantastic keepsakes.
The new blog is CLASSY…..when did you go and get all this class huh? lol, nice work
What powerful images! He will certainly cherish these and I can’t wait to see more! Your new blog looks fabulous and I *love* how the images show up! Great job!
Looks great Chels – I LOVE the images!
I think this is amazing work! I am so amazed by you at every turn!
I can not wait to see your next session.
Shannon
Wow, Chelsey! These images are incredible! And your new blog looks awesome!
Sweeeeeeeet new Blog – very cool and definitely different. Great story behind the boys hair – very interesting and love the silhouette image. Fantastic little lady.
Simply stunning images, you certainly achieved your goal
Chelsy…you have captured this boy soo soulfully..I adore these…and your blog looks fab!