Marlo & Barry were married on a gorgeous fall afternoon at St. James Catholic Church in downtown Orlando.
Than onto a beautiful reception at Isleworth C.C.
An amazing day for a amazing couple.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Marlo & Barry
Marlo & Barry were married on a gorgeous fall afternoon at St. James Catholic Church in downtown Orlando.
Than onto a beautiful reception at Isleworth C.C.
An amazing day for a amazing couple.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Christian Fath Photographers Group Devotion
Sunday Devotional, November 16, 2008
By: Kevin Keelan
What's up CFP'ers?
Today is my wife Julie and I seventeenth wedding anniversary. I thought I would talk about a few hard lessons I have learned over the years we have been married.
1- Consider your relationship an emotional bank account to where you make more deposits, than withdrawals.
2- Give 100% of yourself to your spouse
3- Don't expect 100% of your spouse until you have consistently given it.
Note: I'm still way overdrawn and somehow stuck around the 50% mark.
Time to make some deposits!
When our CFP friend Heather asked me earlier this week how my weekend went, I started to share with her how I really made a point of enjoying the small pleasures of being a husband and a dad this weekend.
Little things like, my little girl Carly (10 years old) awakening me with a very soft touch to my face and a rub on my back, than whispering in my ear "daddy, your coffee is ready"
Throwing the keys of my Fj Cruiser to my son Caleb (14yrs in Jan), and letting him show me his driving skills on a long dirt road.
A movie and dinner with my beautiful wife Julie at our favorite restaurant.
So often we try and try to reach and grasp the golden ring just missing it every time, frustrating to say the least.
I realize more and more each day: Even if I were to awake in a small bungalow the whisper of my little girl Carly would be as sweet as ever.
Even if the keys I tossed to my son Caleb were to a 1988 Buick, I know it's the journey that counts and not what we arrive in.
Even if the table Julie and I shared was a picnic table in the parking lot at Home Depot our hands would still reach across to meet.
6 years ago If you asked me where I would be today, it would be a whole different story.
So often I have been reluctant to accept what God has laid out in front of me because it didn't fit my dream or my vision.
His plan is sometimes uncomfortable, painful, and emotional. But, the results are always meaningful and fulfilling as He develops our character and abilities to grow in His wisdom.
I always wondered when my ship would come in, It came in this weekend; in the form of a whisper, a hand reaching out and a ride along a dirt road.
Hebrews 3:4 , For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything.
Blessing, Kevin
By: Kevin Keelan
What's up CFP'ers?
Today is my wife Julie and I seventeenth wedding anniversary. I thought I would talk about a few hard lessons I have learned over the years we have been married.
1- Consider your relationship an emotional bank account to where you make more deposits, than withdrawals.
2- Give 100% of yourself to your spouse
3- Don't expect 100% of your spouse until you have consistently given it.
Note: I'm still way overdrawn and somehow stuck around the 50% mark.
Time to make some deposits!
When our CFP friend Heather asked me earlier this week how my weekend went, I started to share with her how I really made a point of enjoying the small pleasures of being a husband and a dad this weekend.
Little things like, my little girl Carly (10 years old) awakening me with a very soft touch to my face and a rub on my back, than whispering in my ear "daddy, your coffee is ready"
Throwing the keys of my Fj Cruiser to my son Caleb (14yrs in Jan), and letting him show me his driving skills on a long dirt road.
A movie and dinner with my beautiful wife Julie at our favorite restaurant.
So often we try and try to reach and grasp the golden ring just missing it every time, frustrating to say the least.
I realize more and more each day: Even if I were to awake in a small bungalow the whisper of my little girl Carly would be as sweet as ever.
Even if the keys I tossed to my son Caleb were to a 1988 Buick, I know it's the journey that counts and not what we arrive in.
Even if the table Julie and I shared was a picnic table in the parking lot at Home Depot our hands would still reach across to meet.
6 years ago If you asked me where I would be today, it would be a whole different story.
So often I have been reluctant to accept what God has laid out in front of me because it didn't fit my dream or my vision.
His plan is sometimes uncomfortable, painful, and emotional. But, the results are always meaningful and fulfilling as He develops our character and abilities to grow in His wisdom.
I always wondered when my ship would come in, It came in this weekend; in the form of a whisper, a hand reaching out and a ride along a dirt road.
Hebrews 3:4 , For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything.
Blessing, Kevin
Monday, October 13, 2008
Devotional for Sunday Oct-12, 08
Just three weeks ago I felt the need to start a group "Christian Faith Photographers"
on Facebook. Amazingly in just that short time we have almost 275 members.
Daily devotions are a big part CFP so I thought I would start adding some to my blog as well.
Daily Devotional
By Kevin Keelan
Is money the root of all evil? No. The love of money is.
These were the first words of my pastor today. This really got me thinking;
The bible tells us we are all poor before God.
But I must admit, when it comes to the things we have and the possessions I desire I sometimes manage to strike up a compromise between my values and what we euphorically call practicality.
I’m not implying that we are all called to posses nothing, but if we could imagine it for a moment, it may help clarify many of Jesus’ teachings pertaining to not only wealth and possessions but also to discipleship.
Wow, there are many clues there as to how I might get rid of the barrier between my desire for wealth and possessions, and the barrier that obscures my Christian walk.
Maybe before worrying over how much cool stuff I can rack up for myself or how to continue to climb the social ladder, I should continue to make sure I’m in a place where I can hear what God is saying to me and that I would be willing to “turn my back on everything” if he told me to.
Sometimes I think, am I just kidding myself or have I really died to self, and if the compassion of Christ is discernible in my life, than my status or possessions is no longer important, and the barriers created by desire for wealth…. largely disappears.
So, Is money the root of all evil? No. The love of money is.
But, we show what we love by what we most devote our attention to.
Luke 16: 13
No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other.
You cannot serve both God and money.
Blessings,
Kevin
on Facebook. Amazingly in just that short time we have almost 275 members.
Daily devotions are a big part CFP so I thought I would start adding some to my blog as well.
Daily Devotional
By Kevin Keelan
Is money the root of all evil? No. The love of money is.
These were the first words of my pastor today. This really got me thinking;
The bible tells us we are all poor before God.
But I must admit, when it comes to the things we have and the possessions I desire I sometimes manage to strike up a compromise between my values and what we euphorically call practicality.
I’m not implying that we are all called to posses nothing, but if we could imagine it for a moment, it may help clarify many of Jesus’ teachings pertaining to not only wealth and possessions but also to discipleship.
Wow, there are many clues there as to how I might get rid of the barrier between my desire for wealth and possessions, and the barrier that obscures my Christian walk.
Maybe before worrying over how much cool stuff I can rack up for myself or how to continue to climb the social ladder, I should continue to make sure I’m in a place where I can hear what God is saying to me and that I would be willing to “turn my back on everything” if he told me to.
Sometimes I think, am I just kidding myself or have I really died to self, and if the compassion of Christ is discernible in my life, than my status or possessions is no longer important, and the barriers created by desire for wealth…. largely disappears.
So, Is money the root of all evil? No. The love of money is.
But, we show what we love by what we most devote our attention to.
Luke 16: 13
No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other.
You cannot serve both God and money.
Blessings,
Kevin
Monday, September 08, 2008
An evening with Allie, I mean David Jay!
When it was decided to have an after party at the studio following David Jay's Free to succeed Tour
Friend & fellow photographer Mike Richards went right to work on organizing the party.
So immediately after the seminar and a quick tour of the freedom bus, Allie and Dj hopped into the fj and away we went to the after party.
It was great to meet Allie ( Dj’s girl friend). Allie, it was so nice chatting with you. You have an innate ability to inspire. Thanks for your kind words.
David Jay’s seminar was enlightening to say the least. Success can be thought of in many ways.
For me, Free to succeed means: More quality time with my son
and daughter, more time to enjoy my beautiful wife Julie, more time as a family and less time behind the Apple.
Sometimes we see people succeed in business as we watch them fail in relationships. It’s a fine line to walk.
Dj's outlook along with his products are Perfect for those who are trying to achieve success in LIFE and not just business.
Thanks for doing what you do dude! I look forward to chatting about going global. Blessings for a safe road trip, Kevin
What a GREAT bunch of photographers!
Guy's It was so cool hanging with all of you at the seminar, the after party and the next day at the shoot. Keep in touch! Blessings, Kevin
Friend & fellow photographer Mike Richards went right to work on organizing the party.
So immediately after the seminar and a quick tour of the freedom bus, Allie and Dj hopped into the fj and away we went to the after party.
It was great to meet Allie ( Dj’s girl friend). Allie, it was so nice chatting with you. You have an innate ability to inspire. Thanks for your kind words.
David Jay’s seminar was enlightening to say the least. Success can be thought of in many ways.
For me, Free to succeed means: More quality time with my son
and daughter, more time to enjoy my beautiful wife Julie, more time as a family and less time behind the Apple.
Sometimes we see people succeed in business as we watch them fail in relationships. It’s a fine line to walk.
Dj's outlook along with his products are Perfect for those who are trying to achieve success in LIFE and not just business.
Thanks for doing what you do dude! I look forward to chatting about going global. Blessings for a safe road trip, Kevin
What a GREAT bunch of photographers!Guy's It was so cool hanging with all of you at the seminar, the after party and the next day at the shoot. Keep in touch! Blessings, Kevin
Orlando Wedding
Wedding of Christian & Natalie soooo great to work with:)
"Beautiful exposures all day long" I love it, k2 on the Go!
"Beautiful exposures all day long" I love it, k2 on the Go!
Wedding at the Ritz Carlton
Still trying to catch up on some much needed blogging.
My total travel time was 10 hrs, but worth every mile. Narriman & Hassane were so sweet to work with.
Love, Love that lighting!!
My total travel time was 10 hrs, but worth every mile. Narriman & Hassane were so sweet to work with.
Love, Love that lighting!!
Mission trip “Immokalee”
It’s been a crazy few months and it was about to get a little crazier.
My son Caleb has been forever been asking to join me on a mission trip. For years I’ve been telling him he had to be 13yrs old.
He’s now 13 and he didn’t forget. So several months ago I arranged to take him on a high school mission trip to Immokalee.
I was one of the youth leaders so I thought Caleb and I would get some great father & son bonding time. Wow, I thought ‘my son and I doing God's work serving others for greater interests than ourselves’ I can’t wait!
So for months I have been imagining how it's going to be while working and sharing the many emotions of being in the midst of poverty. And sadly, seeing and hearing first hand how families and young children do without the basics in life.
I’ll be there for him I thought. Over and over in my mind I would think of how I would answer those difficult questions he might ask....
120 high school kids including Caleb and I arrived in Immakalee and set up camp as we prepared for a rough week of work.
I neatly arranged our sleeping quarters next to each other. There I said, we are all set and went about to help some other kids get settled. When I came back to our sleeping quarters I found that Caleb had moved all his stuff including his air mattress out of sight from me over with bunch of other kids! Wow!
For the remainder of the trip Caleb said about five words to me and acted as if he didn’t know me.
I forgot to mention that in the middle of this mission trip I had to leave to go back to Orlando to shoot a wedding at the Ritz Carlton. This was the first time Caleb had been on his own. That night just after midnight Caleb called me, I guess the blackness in the middle of the everglades got to him. I asked, are you OK? He said yes. I asked if he was scared, and he said he didn’t want to talk, he just wanted to hear my voice until he fell asleep:( So I did just that.
The next day when I finally arrived back to Immokalee I expected a big hug from him. But it was still as if he didn’t know me.
I thought this mission trip was going to be a great learning experience for Caleb. As it turns out, it was dad that learned just how painful it is to let go.
Recent Engagements
I thought I would show a few pics from some of my favorite engagement locations. The first is Marlo & Barry. I cant wait until their wedding, they are one of the nicest couples I've ever met.
The next bunch is my nephew JC (God son) and Stephanie. Their wedding will be good times for sure, and I get to party as well!.
The next bunch is my nephew JC (God son) and Stephanie. Their wedding will be good times for sure, and I get to party as well!.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Follow Up
I received more personal emails and pings than public comments on my last post (A Good Read) about discouragement. So I decided to post at least one response.
Dear Anonymous,
I understand.
As Christians we face much diversity in a secular world. Discouragement is only one of them and I believe the worst, especially in business.
When it rains we quickly gather just what we need and head for shelter. I recommend to do the same when discouragement draws near. Otherwise it quickly builds barriers between you, your hopes, dreams and desires as well as diminish your faith.
Sometimes just the fear of it prevents us from perusing with the very gifts that God has entrusted in us.
When your fighting the good fight trying to serve others as well as put food on the table through those gifts; You will come face to face with discouragement.
“It’s time to drop the shield and pick up the sword”
Let me know if I can help in any way.
Blessings, Kevin
Dear Anonymous,
I understand.
As Christians we face much diversity in a secular world. Discouragement is only one of them and I believe the worst, especially in business.
When it rains we quickly gather just what we need and head for shelter. I recommend to do the same when discouragement draws near. Otherwise it quickly builds barriers between you, your hopes, dreams and desires as well as diminish your faith.
Sometimes just the fear of it prevents us from perusing with the very gifts that God has entrusted in us.
When your fighting the good fight trying to serve others as well as put food on the table through those gifts; You will come face to face with discouragement.
“It’s time to drop the shield and pick up the sword”
Let me know if I can help in any way.
Blessings, Kevin
Thursday, August 21, 2008
A Good Read
Recently I read a modern parable about the tools of the enemy that I believe we can really learn from.
"Some time ago, an advertisement appeared in which the
devil was putting all his tools up for sale. On the day of public inspection, each one of his tools was marked with its selling price: Hatred, Envy, Jealousy, Doubt, Lying, Pride, and so on, were each on the block.
Set apart, however, from all the rest of the pile, was a harmless-looking tool, well-worn, but priced very high –
it was discouragement!
Someone asked the devil, 'why is that one priced so high?'
He replied, 'Ah,
that one is more useful to me than all the rest. With it I
can pry open a man's heart and enter, when I cannot get near him with any other tools.
Once inside, I can lead him any way I choose. The tool is very
worn because I use it on almost everyone, since few people know it belongs to me.'"
The enemy loves to sow discouragement -- but believers have
a tool much more powerful -- encouragement! We can speak a word into the lives of those who desperately need to hear it:
to the college student adjusting to his new environment;
to the missionary who may feel alone in the harvest field;
to the disillusioned newlywed young couple; to the forgotten servants of God who labor in an obscure and difficult ministry;
to the orphans and the widows; to all those who need to hear a word in due season!
We have the power in our lips to rekindle a discouraged soul.
Let's inspire one another with words of encouragement! It costs nothing, and reaps an eternal reward..."encourage one another daily, as you see the Day draw near.
[Hebrews 10:25]
"Some time ago, an advertisement appeared in which the
devil was putting all his tools up for sale. On the day of public inspection, each one of his tools was marked with its selling price: Hatred, Envy, Jealousy, Doubt, Lying, Pride, and so on, were each on the block.
Set apart, however, from all the rest of the pile, was a harmless-looking tool, well-worn, but priced very high –
it was discouragement!
Someone asked the devil, 'why is that one priced so high?'
He replied, 'Ah,
that one is more useful to me than all the rest. With it I
can pry open a man's heart and enter, when I cannot get near him with any other tools.
Once inside, I can lead him any way I choose. The tool is very
worn because I use it on almost everyone, since few people know it belongs to me.'"
The enemy loves to sow discouragement -- but believers have
a tool much more powerful -- encouragement! We can speak a word into the lives of those who desperately need to hear it:
to the college student adjusting to his new environment;
to the missionary who may feel alone in the harvest field;
to the disillusioned newlywed young couple; to the forgotten servants of God who labor in an obscure and difficult ministry;
to the orphans and the widows; to all those who need to hear a word in due season!
We have the power in our lips to rekindle a discouraged soul.
Let's inspire one another with words of encouragement! It costs nothing, and reaps an eternal reward..."encourage one another daily, as you see the Day draw near.
[Hebrews 10:25]
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Courtney & Kevin wedding
I still continue to be amazed at the difference my on the go light makes in any lighting situation. Chills in chimpin!
Preetha & Erick Wedding
Wow! I cant believe its been so long since I've posted. It's been a silly crazy few months.
I'll start with a few pics for now and get back to posting more in the next few days.
I'll start with a few pics for now and get back to posting more in the next few days.
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