Just Because. . .

Hello Readers!
Today is a lovely, relaxing, super chill Friday! The absolute BEST kind of day in my opinion. . .:) I have taken A LOT of pictures during this marvelous first week of summer, and tomorrow I will be posting a preview and will get started on sharing all these images.  Here’s a lovely photograph of my sister  just because she is BEAUTIFUL!
In Christ Alone,
LRF

Modern Expectations: A Victorian Wedding

Dearest Friends,
Here are the photographs from my English Class’s major project for Charles Dickens’s novel Great ExpectationsThe assignment was to plan a Victorian Wedding based on the novel, in which marriage is a major, recurring theme. It was a very fun morning for our class, and I believe the photographs reflect that. 
Continue enjoying your summer! I certainly am (minus the SAT prep. . .)
LRF 



The height difference was. . .detrimental at times to our photographic purposes.

THE HAPPILY MARRIED COUPLE!

Daddy Daughter Dance.

Dear Friends,
A little over  a month ago was the school Daddy Daughter Dance for elementary school. They had students photograph, and we had a blast. My team of four was GREAT! We set up a Photo Booth, which was extremely popular and cute! {Thank you Jess + Hannah for being such great sports with the insanity! You rock!} We danced, took pictures, and giggled lots! It was a the BEST dance I’ve ever been too by far. Anyways, here are the cutesy cute pictures!
LRF
P.S. I shoot events. . .Contact me at lydiaruthfrancis@gmail.com if you need pictures at an event!
This is the line for the oh-so-popular photo booth!
This picture might be my favorite . . .because I love these two ladies! 
The fantastic DJ’s. SUCH WINNERS.
Those girls had some seriously awesome moves. I learned a lot.
Yeah, the streamers? Torn down within the first half hour of the dance.
Okay SECOND FAVORITES HERE!
The awesome Photo Booth ladies. Seriously that was a winner!
Y.M.C.A.
That’s all for now folks!
I hope your memorial day is memorable.
LRF 

Ellie {Portrait}

Dear Friends.
IT IS SUMMER. SUMMER. SUMMER. SUMMER. SUMMER. . .And I couldn’t be happier!
One thing that follows from the above statement is that I HAVE TIME TO BLOG!! goodiegoodie! joy joy joy!
What follows from this: FINALS ARE OVER and I AM A JUNIOR.
So happy. Here’s a quickie picture because it is freshly edited. This is a picture of Ellie from our 2-minute shootout {given a location, 2 minutes, and thrown into the situation to make the best of it}. I love it. Who would have known it was in an extremely ugly beige-but-worse colored bathroom with nothing but a wooden chair. . . and a toilet. Here it is! Stay tuned for upcoming posts!
LRF 

Modern Expectations

I just wanted to quickly share with you all my English Class Film! The assignment: plan a Victorian wedding inspired by Charles Dickens’s novel Great Expectations. That’s what we did. In the novel, Miss Havisham is ecstatic to be getting married, but her fiance is not because he does not really love her. He is a con-man.  Our film kind of plays with that idea. The Bride was overjoyed at the prospect of marriage, but the Groom was supposed to look like he is headed to his funeral. I’m so proud of our class!  We worked really hard and pulled it off! Great Job, guys!

Back to locking myself in my room for another finals study sesh. . . ONE WEEK!
LRF

P.S. If you are wondering why there is no reception, it’s because we had a real life reception! {not captured on film} Photographs to come soon! 

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Dear Blogaroos,
The end of the year is approaching kind of like a freight train chugging along at FULL speed, and I am that person standing in the middle of the railroad tracks who can not move because they are paralyzed by fright. WHOOSH.

Here is one of Mollie’s pictures from a couple years back! She’s beautiful!
Have a great week all!
LRF

THANK YOU.

Dear Friends,
As many of you know, I am headed to Uganda, Africa this July. I made a video if you would like to know more.
Lydia to Africa from Lydia Francis on Vimeo.
GOOD NEWS. No, let me rephrase that…. SHOUT-TO-THE-LORD-AMAZING NEWS!Two months ago, I faced the not-insignificant task of somehow getting to Africa. I was worried. I did not know how $4650 would appear in my Africa account. 
Today, I would like to say THANK YOU. I am going to Africa, and not on my doing. I prayed, you prayed, and Jesus answered our prayers. PRAISE THE LORD!  My support is COMPLETELY raised, in TWO MONTHS.

Thank you for all your support, and please keep me in your prayers because I leave in 2 short months for Uganda!

{and because a post would not be complete without a picture}
 

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Hello friends!
This is a photograph of my precious friend, Hannah. She basically rocks. This shot was taken last Spring Break when she came down to visit from the great state of Virginia! With only a few weeks left to the end of the term, I am PINING for summer. 

Well, happy Friday to all! Have a GREAT weekend! {i’m going to see the Lion King musical. YES!}
LRF

Tarryn {Portraits}

Dear friends,
Meet Tarryn. Tarryn is a senior in high school. She is home-schooled, but has dual-enrolled these last couple of years.  She is tall, brunette, and beautiful. She swims and is a crazy talented pole-vaulter.  Tarryn has the best smile and was a complete joy to photograph! :) 
Tarryn, though I d o not want you to leave, I wish you all the best at college next year!  
LRF 

Tea, anyone?

Dear Friends,
I have finally had time to blog. I know, I know. What a miracle! 
I have so much to catch up on in the blogosphere, so hang with me.
Over Easter Break, my friend Tarryn and I hosted a tea party. We had talked about having one for weeks, and we finally actually did it! We baked all morning and tea-partied all afternoon. The tea party took place in the woods. I know, I know. SO AWESOME! Honestly, I love these photographs. It ’twas a grand afternoon, and I believe that these photographs reflect it.
LRF
After the first round of tea and pastries, we went for a stroll through the forest. 
In the forest, we found a blooming cactus. . .
. . . and a green caterpillar.
At some point, we were all singing, but Joseph was definitely the umm… most musically inclined.
My photo perch on the roof of Tarryn’s car.
Kylee’s woodsy hair-Just call me the Master Braider!
There are truly no words.
Afterwards, we played with the kittens. :)
We are crazy cat ladies.
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