you see the tweets - the iPhone belly photos. you see the zany video blogs - the wacky dance moves.
you see her strength. you see her flawless beauty. you see her resounding sensibility. you see what she wants you to see.
i see all that, too. but i also have the privilege of knowing carlie renee davis in between those things. i see it all. and i love it. i love her.
so, earlier this week, with the birth of our son just around the corner, i asked to photograph my wife. she accepted, and the following is what we created. behind the veil, i wanted to show the frail, the fragile, the porcelain... that is my bride and she is beautiful.
wow. that 4th image simply blows me away. one of my favourite posts ever by your gabriel, and that's probably because you know your subject so well. i love this.
ReplyDeletewow. loved this little series, and know that both you and your wife will treasure these photos the rest of your lives.
ReplyDeletebeautiful.
Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove them all, but that 4th image! WOW! Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful - not only your wife and your photography but also your words.
ReplyDeleteGabriel these are wonderful and I agree with Jamie that the 4th image is so amazing. Of course it would not be possible without your Carlie. Good stuff....
ReplyDeleteSo amazing...
ReplyDelete*sigh*
ReplyDeletebreathtaking!
ReplyDeletepure beauty!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful---Carlie---your composition---your eye for the moment---and most of all the LOVE you obviously share.
ReplyDeleteWOW. These are priceless. Amazingly perfect in every way. truly.
ReplyDeleteWOW WOW WOW She is absolutely GORGEOUS!!!
ReplyDeleteOh yay! I have been hoping for maternity photos! These are better than I could have EVER imagined. Carlie, you are beyond BEAUTIFUL. Just stunning, and you are glowing. Gabriel, you are extremely talented. Lincoln, you are truly blessed to have such wonderful parents. I cannot wait to see newborn photos! Maybe even by Jasmine Star?!?!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a treasure to look back on. Just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBeyond Beautiful! The 1st and 4th ones are breathtaking. Thank you for never ceasing to amaze!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful Gabriel- I wish I had photographs like these of my mother when she was carrying me.
ReplyDeleteCarlie- could you get any more gorgeous?! And Gabriel- could you be any more eloquent with your words and the way you captured her? You guys are amazing and I seriously can't wait to meet Lincoln! I think this calls for more Sprinkles cupcakes, don't you?
ReplyDeleteThese photos are just gorgeous. So simple, and showcasing her natural beauty in this way is just a gift. The 4th is my favorite. It's so nice to see you show your undying love for your wife and I'm sure she is forever grateful to have you as her husband as she has confessed to us in previous blogs as well. LOVE your work.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteyou two are lovely in every sense of the word
ReplyDeleteOh wow! These images are truly spectacular.
ReplyDeleteCarlie... you are stunning. The way Gabriel speaks about you is so delicate, so passionate.
ReplyDeleteI'm DYING....Carlie is gorrrrgeous and I adore you both so much!!
ReplyDeletexoxo
Wow....so beautiful. So so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGabriel & Carlie - These photos are simply exquisite. I happened upon your website during my daily leisurely browsing of wedding photog websites.(I'm 43 years old and have been married for 19 years...so for no other reason than the fact that I love to look at unique wedding photography). I live in Michigan and am so far removed from your beautiful California home, but after spending 2 hours on your website and blog looking at all of your stunning photos and sweet videos, I feel like I want to give you both a BIG hug!!! (I hope you don't think that's creepy!)
ReplyDeleteNot only have I enjoyed your talent as artists, but I have been smiling ear to ear at the sweetness of your love for each other and your love for God. You have been truly blessed with a gift and by the grace of God, you have been able to realize that and earn a living together with that gift.
May God continue to bless you both as you prepare for the birth of your son. I have no doubt that you will provide him a life of joy, laughter and happiness. :-)
Jennifer Givens
Traverse City, MI
This is beautiful on so many levels. Your baby boy will be truly blessed to be a part of your family!
ReplyDeletebeautiful. gorgeous. amazing. all the adjectives above!
ReplyDeleteI love the 8th photo (the mirror). Carlie, you look so Bridget Bardot-ish. Sexy beautiful. :-)
ReplyDeletethese pictures are amazing! Carlie looks so beautiful! what a great way to capture your gorgeous wife!
ReplyDeleteThese images are absolutley beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIt is almost as if I can feel the images. They go beyond the simple sense of a photograph. Simply breathtaking.
ReplyDeleteStunning! Is there any chnace you will post a B&A of one of the photos? They are so sharp that I am wondering if my 50mm is soft - or if it's just me.
ReplyDeleteGabriel - I am so proud to call you my son and Carlie, what a beautiful (inside and out) addition you are to our family. I am so excitedly and anxiously awaiting this little bundle of love that I will be blessed to call my grandson...much love and many hugs to the 3 of you!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I have always thought Carlie was the most beautiful looking woman I had laid eyes on, and now even more so. These are simply stunning :)
ReplyDeleteCarlie's beauty is breathtaking! Can't wait to see what the little guy looks like!
ReplyDeletestunning woman Carli is. that light is gorgeous as well.
ReplyDeleteok. seriously. just when i think, A. your photos couldn't be any better; B. Carlie couldn't be any more beautiful; C. Gabriel's words couldn't be any more eloquent or heartfelt... BAM you knock me up side the head. I can't even imagine how loved Lincoln will be and how much more well deserved happiness he will bring your lives. You two are unique and beautiful outside and INSIDE!!!
ReplyDeletethese are stunning to say the least!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I especially adore the shot of Carlie's collar bone and her knee... such sweet details so tenderly recorded. The love and trust between you is so apparent.. I love that. Best wishes to you both for parenthood. My son is four months old and it is THE most tremendous and incredible expression of love and experience of life...
ReplyDeleteOh my, SOOOOOooooooo beautiful and lovely! This has to be one of my favorite posts of yours to date...
ReplyDeleteI love that she is sexy in the most simple and natural way!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! You make pregnant look good,what great shots! When are you due? My husband and I are expecting at the end of September. Congratulations and best wishes!
ReplyDeleteI think moms-to-be are so beautiful.. You my dear are no exception. Gorgeous photos. Congratulations to you both. :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow!! Your wife is so gorgeous!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos!!!!
I love photographers that are in love with their wives!!! Blessings on your love, your marriage, your lifetime together.
ReplyDeleteWow!! Those are stunning. You are both so lucky to have each other.
ReplyDeleteWOW. When the two of you speak to each other it just moves me. The love of you both and happiness just jumps off the page. Your love for Carlie just shines. THe images are truly amazing and perfect. When your little man arrives and can look back at this and your video etc he will know without a doubt how loved he is.
ReplyDeleteCarlie you are so stunning, you look like I picture a model or actress looking. I suppose we all have our place though and we are where we are for a reason and you are an amazing photographer the two of you are an amazing team and you'll be an amazing mom.
THanks for sharing with us
Carlie is gorgeous, and these make her + her pregnancy that much more beautiful. LOVE them. :)
ReplyDeleteCarly! You are so beautiful! These pictures are exquisite and Gabriel did a wonderful job. It was a pleasure meeting you last night at the Sumg event. Blessing to you both.
ReplyDeleteWOW! She's so beautiful! You definetly captured the fragile, sweet aspect of her! I love how soft these feel. Great job! :)
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