These portraits have been part of a project to update my church's membership directory. I've donated my time and equipment - actually set up a portable studio in my church - and have been taking portraits before and after every church service for nearly 2 months. I think it helps tremendously that these are people I love and who love me in return, so even though they normally wouldn't be completely comfortable in this type of setting, I get them to laugh and their wonderful personalities come out. It's a wonderful church family! :-)