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Finally. Des and I have been wanting to get family photos taken for quite a while, but I’m a sort of artsy snob and have had a hard time thinking of someone that I could trust to deliver exactly the vision I had in my head for the shoot. Â Not that I had one initially,…
There was a neighborhood Easter egg hunt the other day in the ‘hood’ we just moved into, so the Clausen boys got their Spiderman Halloween buckets (baskets simply will not do), and we rambled down to where the festivities were taking place. By all accounts it was a beautiful day (save mine, it was over…
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Your family is beautiful dude. Looking forward to next week!
LOVE these pics. Your family is just gorgeous!
NICE. Seattle doesn’t get light like that! Ever. Your wife is a babe. And Jesus totally deserved to get tagged :).
I can’t believe how big the boys are getting! Des is so beautiful.
Are you kidding me with how beautiful your wife is? I mean really, she’s making the rest of us look bad. :)
You are truly blessed :) Esp. with having a woman as breathtaking as Destiny by your side.
Amazing family photos! Love the concept, the color, the lighting and the fun it looks like you all had during the shoot. Thank you for sharing. It’s been a few years since my family and I have had some good photos taken…if you have any contact info/rates, etc for the photographer, please send them along.
iam lovin it;)
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” – Matt 11:28 I didn’t know what to expect when I arrived in the Smokey Mountains in Tennessee. Â I knew only of the vision God had endowed Ginny Corbett and I with months earlier. Â I had my ideas as…
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Erik we can’t say than you enough for your willing heart, your hours of preparation, your energy and your obedience to God in being a part of FTL. We appreciate your candid spirit throughout the week and your encouragement for us to embrace the Lord’s design for our lives. Best wishes on your new home – I hope it’s a sweet place of rest for your family.
Hey Eric,
I’m from Greenville, NC and I am a photographer that was coming up to model for the FTL workshop. My story is almost exact as far as the house goes. Long story short, we’ve been working on buying a home since October and after one failed attempt, we took the control out of our hands and 100% gave it to God. After a very, VERY long story that is too long to share, God showed Himself to us in VERY miraculous ways once the control was given to Him.
I have an 11 year stepdaughter, 7 year old stepson, and 1 year old daughter. My husband and I are both self employed and we were in a rental that the owners wanted to sell. We were supposed to be out of this house 2 months ago. God kept us from losing the roof over our head and just today, we closed on my very first home…the one we originally were denied! God is SOOO good! Due to the bad weather, I wasn’t able to get up to the mountains. I wanted so badly to have that time of fellowship, worship and photography. A friend was supposed to come with me to model. I found out as we were debating on whether or not to try the drive, that she is pregnant with her 3rd child, and they were going to announce it at their son’s first birthday party which was that Thursday. We wouldn’t have made it home in time if we had gone! God is amazing and is constantly at work. Even though, I didn’t get a chance to go to the FTL workshop, God showed me He is still there with me, no matter where I am!
Sorry this was so long…but thank you for sharing your experience!
Thanks for sharing your personal side. Glad to hear that God made ways for you in the mist of setbacks. Maybe one day I will be able to attend a class you are teaching.
God definitely worked amazing wonders up on that mountain and continued to in our lives below. It was very encouraging to hear everyone’s testimony and yours for how you came to pick wedding photography. The Lord spoke to each of us in His own way and revealed truths and new direction. Thank you for being open to sharing your story and being so willing to teach us everything you know. =)
thank you for sharing! what a beautiful place to get closer to God and connect around photography. I really hope to make it to the next one.
incredible.
Wow! this made my day.
wow. just wow. i really wish that i had taken the opportunity to attend this! God has been working so much in me with my business, and i think i’ve only really started to realize it the last month or so. it’s amazing to hear about others’ experiences.
LOVE it Eric…you are awesome…I am so thankful to have crossed paths with you! Thanks for your transparency and being willing to give up some of your “secrets” to help your brothers and sisters around you.
God is good!
dude. wow…
thanks for sharing your experience with us. i just want to tell you that i learned SO much from you- thanks for sharing your testimony and all the photography awesomeness with each of us. your passionate spirit made me so willing to learn from you and you grabbed my attention the whole time. you are a truly talented teacher. i have so much more to learn- and so much to work on, but you totally inspired me to find my vu ja dae. my style is totally going to evolve into a style that I am passionate about. thanks for EVERYTHING!
so glad yall got into the house!! :)
Sounds like an amazing experience. And seriously, I’m not sure there is anyone who photographs women more beautifully.
Awesome. Thank you so much for your openness, I can’t tell you how much I learned from you in TN. I find a lot of my stories start with, “And that one time Erik was telling me…” then fill in the blank with an awesome tip or word from God. You have a gift, I am so grateful that you shared part of it with us.
Erik, Thank you so much for taking the time to teach us many important lessons! I really enjoyed hearing you speak and seeing the wonderful things God has done/is doing in your life. Your devotion to teaching the workshop had such an awesome impact on me. And even though you talk a lot, I NEVER got tired of it! ;) Love your photos, your insight, and your passion for God & marriage.
You have such passion! It shows with everything you do…thanks for sharing your skills!!
aw man… you’re gonna make me cry… *ahem* gotta man up! haha kidding…. but shoot.. you recapped that first night, and through all the times I’ve shared about that past week… that first night is always part of it. The Lord is good, and He pours out so much more than we ever ask or imagine. I have no idea if the next time I see you will be when you’re shooting my wedding or what not, but I do hope it’ll be sooner than that. Peace bro!
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WOW…Love your side of the story that has brought all of us together! You totally express amazingness when you say “There was an authentic spirit here. An honesty and sincerity that permeated the entire mountain.” SOO TRUE! LOVE IT! God ROCKS the Face off FTL! Praise HIM! P.S Thank you for listening to His calling and teaching us soo much!
thanks for being so real. i’ve got quite a story to share with you if we’re able to chat at any point at wppi. looks like i’ll be bunking with gary at the mgm, thanks for helping set it up.
I posted my awesome comment on the wrong post;) sorry!
P-TANG!! I’m stoked that you stuck with it!
It was great reading this! I need to be reminded daily to TRUST in the Lord and not in man, or myself! It was an awesome week!
Awesome post!
your photos captured the amazing time we all shared together!
Dude! It was so great to finally meet you, fellowship with you, pray with you, pray for you, learn from you, be spurred on by you, see God in you, see God overflow out of you, and see God’s grace overflow onto you, and so much more!
Those late-night sessions were super tiring, but I wouldn’t have had those late-night sessions any other way than the way that they happened!
P Tang and I are still yelling “COME ON! Ha-ha!” every so often ;)
It brings us so much joy :D
Looks like an amazing time!
Erik, reading this brought tears to my eyes. Not to sound corny or anything. But it also brings a smile to my face because I know firsthand that it is how God works. Sometimes there is a chain of “unlucky” events that happen and God wants to see how much faith we keep through it all. And in the end He always come through. In HIS own way. And that makes me smile.
That photo collage of Rebekah made me laugh out loud! :) Thank you for being an awesome teacher. We really appreciate the sacrifice you made being away from your family to teach us. Congratulations on the house!
Hello – I came across your website/blog after aimlessly wandering around the abyss known as “The Internet” and Im hooked! Ive had the photo-bugg in me for awhile and Im always keeping my eyes open for “good” stuff. (And believe me there’s a lot of “stuff” out there!) However ALL of your images are like eye candy and completely stunning! Just wanted to share, may God continue to bless you and your family! And keep more coming!
sounds amazing! thanks for sharing and being so candid about your faith!
Before I forget — happy 2 days before your birthday day!
Hopefully the “big move” will be all completed by then so you can enjoy the day with your family :)
Hey Erik! it’s Helen (p-tang’s girlfriend!). I’ve only heard amazing things from the trip and I think it’s taken him a full week to briefly recap his experience at ftl! Thanks for being such an encouragement to glendon and for playing a significant role in his journey. we’re excited to see what God has in store! Blessings to you and your family :) hope to see you sometime soon!
it’s funny… today’s morning I decided to make a little run throught the photografers site’s, coz I’m about to do new one and I need a little inspiration. And what is amaizing, I founded not only graet artists with their great images, that I love to look on, but additionaly i found a true belivers, people who desires for Jesus first and than anything else. I’m encouraged. God bless you in the midst of all you are handling with… greetings from Poland.
Hello Eric!! I just have to say that I was truly blessed by your blogs. After attending a Dream Series session at my church last night and then reading this post and the one following, I could have ran around the block (if it weren’t for the weather conditions at the moment at least).
I’m an amateur photographer with hopes of becoming a true professional one day. Seeing folks who are walking in their gift is encouraging. God has blessed you with a talent to reach people in a unique way. I will definitely share this with the folks in my photography ministry at church.
Thanks for being a blessing and may God continue to shine through you and your work. God bless!
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Great word man. The Lord is faithful I am reminded of that everyday. Thanks for sharing that. Very cool
I enjoyed reading your post. The pictures are very good and inspirational. I like your style. Hav a great day.
Oh man, it’s sounds like an amazing time. Inspiring on every level. It must have been so enriching to spend time with other people who share in your passions, photography and God.
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David Lee - Absolutely love it!! The final piece of art is awesome, and Ryan did an incredible job capturing the love and fun you all share as a family. Definitely blessed brother!!
Ryan Ray - It was an honor bro!
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liz - Holy crap. Best family session I’ve seen. Hands down.
Michael Smith - brill man.
Ginny Corbett - Absolutely incredible! Coolest family ever! Ryan nailed it!
Dustin Prickett - love the whole creativity and philosophy behind this, top notch dude!
ryan flynn - unbelievable.
Rick Short - this took me someplace special. Far beyond reality, somewhere deep into imagination, possibilities, hope, and … wow!
cindy buerke - your family is beautiful, i have seen you all grow up and so much in love. you are blessed.
B&W Photography Marcin Labedzki - Great family portraits!!
matthew morgan - abstract expressionism meets modern family. what a creative idea and how wonderfully shot. love it.
Aljosa - Amazing work… Fresh….Congratulations…
Lara - These are amazing! Your family is GORGEOUS.
Drew - Even smothered in paint your family is beautiful. This looks like it was a blast. Very fun idea, and I’m glad we got to see what special things that canvas was for.
Jeramie - What??? So freaking cool! Props to him for handling the pressure of shooting for you.
Andreas Holm - The best family shots I’ve ever seen!
Beautiful!
Madelynn Kenoly - You guys look amazing! Looks like you’d belong in a magazine editorial.
Josh Elliott - This is the most amazing family session I’ve ever seen. Great idea! Beautiful imagery.
Heather - incredible…completely out of the box…love it!
ken kienow - hoooly cow. you and your wife are brilliant. this is the most amazing thing.
Thanos Asfis - Yeah man ! You’ve got some really great shots there ! But what I like most is the general feeling, you can feel the warm, happy, loving mood of their family !
Cheryl - Stunning!
brett maxwell - YES! That tilt-shift shot of your wife behind your daughter is just phenomenal. I love seeing people use the greater potential of those lenses. And of course, the whole sessions is great.
Will Pateman Photography - Love the last 2 shots would deinately hang that Art on your wall..great expressions from all the family
Andrew Rozell - In the words of Jeff Newsom, those family photos are epic.
hili - it’s amazing. seeing the two processing version just show what an incredible diference your processing makes. wow .
fer juaristi - so cool bro, great family time.
Lauren (Carter) Arnquist - LOVE! LOVE! LOVE!!!!! I did Destiny’s Make up that day for this shoot and she told me all about it! I couldn’t wait to see the pictures! They turned out amazing!!!
Kayla - These are SO totally awesome! I LOVE them!
Nate Gates - Hey Erik,
What a friggin awesome idea…love it! The whole fandamily looks insanely cool.
I was perusing the Bigfolio Site and ran across your site on there…met you a couple months ago at the Jeff Newsom workshop in San Luis Obispo, CA….
Cheers…keep it real.
- Nate
Emily @ Southern Weddings - Gorgeous. The light, the fam, the photos… everything is gorgeous.
Bart P - outsanding!!! the most amazing session i’ve ever seen!! :)
Aileen@LoveandLavender - Wow! What an awesome shoot! Love love love it!
John Marchisi - Awesome, it’s a real gift to have those family memories captured… that’s what it’s all about
kristen - Absolutely incredible. This is the 3rd time looking through.
lilia - holy crap! these are beyond awesome!
Ben Godkin - Pure Awesome! So much fun!
LaKaye Mbah - What a fantastic idea! Very inspirational.
Dean G - What an incredible session. The light, compositions, expressions, its all perfect.
Julia Wade - that is just epic …. incredible shoot
Stephie - Ummm…..AMAZING! Makes me looks a family photos differently. I LOVE this idea. :) Beautiful captures.
Taylor - Very inspiring! What an amazing shoot. Thank you for sharing the idea!
Ninie - wOw…an amazing shooting! love everything…
Katie - Impeccable.
meg duerksen - i want to be in your family.
this is amazing!!!
Jennifer Johnson - Incredible!!! Love the idea and the pictures!!! So original…truly amazing!!!!
Natalie Young - seriously the sweetest thing…ever
Melissa Ferrell - WOW… looks like sooooo much FUN! Thanks for the idea! You’re awesome! Now would you want to come over here in the mountains of West Virginia and take ours? LOL
hearttypat - The light is perfect! And you have a perfect little family there as well!
Kristen Driscoll - Fantastic. Love the use of light!
Alina Koval - this is the most amazing family photoshoot i have ever seen. absolutly incredible!
Kelly - This family looked liked they were having a lot of fun!!! Great work!!!
Look forward to seeing more….
Tracy - i would so love to do a non traditional family pic like this i think stepping out of the box would be soo cool
Jamie W - Genius idea! My kids would go nuts for this. I don’t think we could quite pull off the total ROCK STAR look that your family does, but we would have tons of fun. Gorgeous pics!
Danya Jimenez - I loved the concept and the second to last picture is amazing!
Brooke Anderson - Your family is absolutely beautiful! And this shoot is exactly something I would love to do.
Lillian Hoyt - Just saw a link to this from pinterest. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!
Vanessa - I would totally love this sort of photo shoot for my family. i have 6 boys and this would be a perfect type scene for us.
great photos
Laurel - This is honestly the best series of photos I have ever seen.
Stacy - The best ever! I love love love it!
Tricia - Love, Love, Love this idea….what kind of paint did you use?
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Sweet Memories - OMG!!! Great idea and the shoots are incredible
And the family is absolutely beautiful!
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devon - awesome job! I am amazed!
Stephanie M - epic
Tanya - Amazing!!
sharon elizabeth - LOVE LOVE LOVE
Rachel Hammond-Valencia - I love this idea.
Jessica Rider Sirman - LOVE!
Brianne Birman - I saw this awhile ago it is super cool! We are hopefully going to be doing a similar shoot next month but on the beach :)
Aubryana Loralee Marshall - This is absolutely stunning!! <3
Tasha Brandon - I need to find a photographer that can do this for my family!
Tarah Naomi Sloan - Wonderful idea and great shots! I am going to have to try this in the future! =)
Tarah Sloan Photography - Wonderful idea and some great shots! I am going to have to do this in the future! Family love, plus paint, PLUS the golden hour, makes for amazing photos! <3
Haeli Glover - What kind of paint did you guys use?
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Alysia Cerene - SO Fabulous — I LOVE it! =D
Pamela Stewart Bradley - LOVE this, such a great idea; the emotion, love, closeness and fun of this family is captured in every shot. Great work!
Barbara Sarto Nickerson - Unique…Refreshing
Mila Morrison Carney - I have few words but am completely inspired! I have a shoot with a family of 7, all boys, and i think I’ve just found the direction that will capture their heart, style, and character! Brilliantly done! I love the body shot composition and contrast of bad@$$ against nature! Brilliantly done!
Katie - This is incredible…I LOVE this family photo shoot concept idea so much! I’m a painter and my boys love art-making. We often paint together. This would be a perfect way to capture our family. The photos are amazing and your family is beautiful!
Eva Lyn Tarigan - Ctar ctarrr!!!!
Pictures of Aruba - Now that is what I call original!
Shelia Kay Breeding Ball - Love!
Caroline Benoit - tout simplement le style de séance sue j’adorerai realiser <3