Faces project comes to an end | 2012

A little over a year ago I decided to take on a project for 2012; 100 pictures of 100 different people in 365 days. Some days I would think that I would have no trouble reaching that goal, other days I was worried I would only make it to 50. But now as 2012 is coming to an end I can confidently say that I made it to my goal, and in some ways, beyond.

In the past 365 days I have photographed over 100 different people, taken close to 50,000 pictures, spent countless hours sitting in front of my computer sorting, editing, blogging, working on finances, and all the other fun things that come with being a business owner.

In the last year I have completed two semesters of college, put together a new business and website as a part of my senior show, put together a senior portfolio (and passed! woohoo). As well as studying countless hours for business tests, spending hours in dark rooms full of chemicals, working on group projects, putting on events for the Photography club, and just being a college student.

2012 took me so many places I never expected to go, but I am thankful for every opportunity I have had. This summer I had my first job that didn't involve a camera. Scott and I celebrated our 2 year anniversary in October, and no, there are not wedding bells in the future. Although, my big sister got engaged shortly after Christmas and I am so happy for her and I am looking forward to being in her wedding!

In May I will be graduating from UNC, but I am not sure where life will be taking after that. Here is to hoping that 2013 will bring great things for myself and Images by Elizabeth!

Here are a few of my final images to finish up the year!

Elizabeth Fehringer | www.imagesbyelizabeth.com 

Long Family | Northeastern Colorado Photographer

This is one family that I have had the opportunity to photograph several different times throughout the years and every time I see them I am amazed at how they have grown individually and as a family. I think the first time I photographed them the youngest was just learning to talk and now he is a chattering machine, and a cute and funny one at that!

I can't believe how big these kids are getting. For some reason I think that once I graduate and go off to college all the kids are going to stop growing, I am very wrong!

Jeff and Michelle, I enjoyed our shoot and I look forward to many more!

Enjoy!

Elizabeth Fehringer | www.imagesbyelizabeth.com

Waymonn | Denver Portrait Photographer

For the last two years I have participated in (and helped coordinate) an amazing international event called Help-Portrait. Our photography club at UNC has put it on, but this year we just didn't have the time, energy, and money to make it happen. Knowing that we couldn't make that happen was a little disappointing for me but I knew there was another opportunity for me out there.

That was when I met Waymonn. Scott's dad works in the maintenance department at the Denver Rescue Mission. Through his work there he has been able to meet some men who have struggled in their life, but with the help of some great leaders and God's guidance they are making a better life for themselves. Waymonn is one of those men.

Scott's dad has been mentoring Waymonn for a while now and was able to bring Waymonn home for the weekend to spend some time with Scott's family, have some time for himself, and go to church with the family.

Scott and I decided as our Christmas present for Waymonn we would have our own version of Help-Portrait and give him some nice pictures to send to his family at Christmas time.

Waymonn is an amazing man and I am honored to have had the opportunity to meet him, but even more honored to take his portrait.

For those of you who are pray-ers out there, I ask that you keep Waymonn in your thoughts and prayers and that he will continue to follow the path God has laid out for him and not give into temptations.

Elizabeth Fehringer | Images by Elizabeth

Garrett | Greeley Portrait Photographer

Fans, meet Garrett! Garrett and I first met at a Boys Like Girls (BLG) concert my freshman year. Every year the school brings a band or two to play a concert for the students. My roommate and I, madly in love with BLG, got to the concert EXTRA early to get good spots. We ended up being in the very front, but because of security, we had to stay behind a white line on the floor about 5 feet from the stage. We spent a lot of time being shoved forward by all the excited college students just to have a security guard pushing us back into the crowd. There was a lot of name calling from some of the people behind us, but right next to us was Garrett behind jostled around by the crowd as well. Within a few days we had added each other on Facebook, and shortly after I learned that Garrett was a model.

Garrett and I were finally able to meet up to do a casual, winter themed shoot at the end of the semester. It was my first time working with a male model which turned out to be awesome!

Thanks Garrett for staying tough in the cold! 

Enjoy!

Elizabeth Fehringer | www.imagesbyelizabeth.com

Sarah | Greeley Portrait Photographer

A photographer friend of mine got a new camera setup during the Black Friday deals and I got a new camera bag (an early Christmas present) so we decided that the best way to break our new gear in was to go out and take some pictures!

We started our pictures at 8 o'clock in the morning and it was a pretty chilly morning but Sarah was a trooper and didn't even put her coat back on once we started!

Sarah is a beautiful young woman and I love listening to the stories that she tells! I feel so lucky to have met her and look forward to many more awesome stories next semester!!

Elizabeth Fehringer | Images by Elizabeth

Randy + Aubrie | Arvada Portrait Photographer

Randy and Aubrie were the last couple I met up with to help me with my senior portfolio. 

At the beginning of this adventure I wanted to aim high, knowing that I would have schedule conflicts. My goal was 14 couples, and Randy and Aubrie were number 13. 

I was so lucky to have so many awesome friends (and Scott's awesome friends as well) who were up for pictures.

Thank you to everyone who helped me out! I am so SO thankful that you all helped me out!

Here are a few of my favorites from Randy and Aubrie's session

Elizabeth Fehringer | Images by Elizabeth

Kevin + Karleen | Arvada Portrait Photographer

Here is another awesome couple who helped me out this semester! 

Thanks so much Kevin and Karleen for helping me out!

Elizabeth Fehringer | Images by Elizabeth