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mother daughter portraits
Our neighbors have a daughter leaving the nest. She’s off to college and headed to Idaho this week. So that seemed like a perfect reason to photograph her and her mother. Good luck up there at BYU-Idaho. And if your roommates try and talk you into spray painting the water tower so it says “Sexburg” instead of “Rexburg” just tell them it’s been done before.
mother daughter portraits
College bound
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Mia and her mother came to my office and lit the place up. That both have that gift of making you feel like a million bucks. What a gift. My whole week was better, after they came in.
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I’ve got some exciting news!
It has to do with the 30 Strangers exhibit and the night of our opening reception. So first, here’s the part you may already know about:
Friday, July 15, 6-9 pm
Harold B. Lee Library, BYU Campus
Auditorium Gallery, Level 1
Readings at 7:30
How do you make a perfect night even better? Well now, here’s the extra zinger. That night (Friday), at 7:30pm in the adjacent auditorium, we are going to have the finest writers around sharing short essays about motherhood.
You’ll get to hear from:
Stephanie Nielson – The Nie Nie Dialogues
Brooke Benton – About a Girl
Carina Hoskinsson – The Jet Set
Molly Jackson – A Good Grief and Hope Smiling Brightly
Amy Hackworth
With such an all star lineup, you’ll want to be certain to get there early. It’s a small auditorium and seats are limited. We can’t wait to see you there.
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30 Strangers is a portrait project fundraiser which raised money for our local women’s shelter, the Center for Women and Children in Crisis. Special thanks to Perfectly Suited by Garth and Stephen Martin.
Mother daughter portraits for the 30 Strangers
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Three generations of mothers and daughters. Enjoy!
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I like these two. Now, take a look at Hilary’s mother, there, and see if you can guess what her job is. If you guessed “chef” you’re wrong. But if you guessed librarian, ding ding ding ding ding ding ding, you’re right! She’s a librarian and she reminds me a little bit of my own mother (who was also a librarian for a while). We took a walk around Provo, not too far from my office and talked about old houses, the importance of showing up on time, and during all that, I made some portraits of this lovely mother and daughter duo.
Meet Hilary and Rebecca.
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I think this is the first time I’ve done a five generation mother/daughter portrait session. Five generations! Amazing.
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Garity currently lives in the house where she grew up. She makes and sells jewelry (like that very cool necklace she’s wearing) and she told me she doesn’t like anything traditional. And I told her, thanks so much for coming.
30 Strangers info is here.
Justin’s contact info is here.
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They’d never been to Utah and figured coming for the 30 Strangers project was just as good as any. So here they are, from Tennesse (they own a winery) and from Alabama (preacher’s wife). I’m just so darn glad they came.
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The grandma moved 40 times in 15 years. Karlee met her husband when he asked her for jumper cables. (She later gave him some for Valentines day). Here’s a group of women that don’t take themselves too seriously. I like that.
Read Karlee’s blog here.
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30 Strangers is a portrait project and fund raiser from Justin Hackworth photography. Now in the 4th year, you can read all about it here. And if you want pictures like this for you and the people you love, call me. Some summer dates are still available.
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Asking them not to smile only had them smiling even more. Then giggles. Yes, it’s fun to laugh. That’s why I felt lucky to spend an hour with these three.
What is 30 Strangers? Read about it here.
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Justin Hackworth photographs happy people and beautiful events and he wants to photograph you.
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On day 23 I photographed a wedding in Logan, Utah so I arranged with Martha to do the portrait session in Logan. She’s at Utah State, anyway, so everything worked out just dandy. It’s so fun for me to photograph other photographers (like Martha!) because we have lots to talk about and I feel like they really appreciate the process. Thanks, Martha, for letting me photograph you and your family.
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The 30 Strangers portrait project is also a fund-raiser for the Center for Women and Children in Crisis. You can read about the project here.
We’ve found a great location for the 30 Strangers 2011 exhibit! It’s going to be in July. More on this soon.
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Want to know something fun? This mother and daughter are both raising kids that are nearly the same age (age 2 and 3).
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Here’s what the 30 Strangers portrait project is all about.
Justin Hackworth Photography
We’re not just making pictures. We’re making history.
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I’m impressed with people like Hilary’s grandmother. She had six little kids at the time her husband died. Then, raised all six kids on her own without working outside the home. Hilary lives in Idaho Falls and is friends with one of my favorite people. They all said the don’t like getting their picture taken (everyone says that) but honestly, if you looked like this, wouldn’t you want to get your picture taken every day?
Here’s where you can read Hilary’s blog.
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Planning something fancy (wedding?) or fun (family gathering?) and need photographs that will knock your socks off and clean into the wash? I know just the photographer for you.
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Alexis came with her mother and grandmother. We talked a bit, and then Alexis’s mother told me a very fun fact. She got engaged in the very room where these pictures were taken.
Here’s where you can read about 30 Strangers and what it’s all about.
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Check that out. Four generations. Just beautiful.
People come to the studio and we shoot for a bit and if I remember, I turn on some music and ask them all to dance and I’ll take pictures of the good times. Oh, sure, most people are hesitant at first, but for the most part, get into after a minute or two as long as I’ve picked the right song. When I mentioned to Stacey’s grandmother that I wanted her to dance, she said, “I’m not going to dance. Not for free!”
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Interested in pictures like this for you and the people you love? I know just the guy you should call.
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Pam wanted to be a journalist from the time she was a little kid. She’d hide under the table and record conversations of those carrying on above her. Then she’d write those stories like newspaper articles. In college she studied journalism. Because that’s all she’s ever wanted to be. And yet, now, she’s a large-animal veterinarian. Just kidding. Journalist.
Here’s what Pam had to say about her time here:
My daughter is telling EVERYONE about the fun time she had at our photo shoot with you yesterday…and how you gave her so many compliments she “couldn’t help” smiling and laughing. You’re her new favorite person.
Just the thing I want to hear. Thanks, Pam. So glad you two could be here.
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Here’s where you can find out about the 30 Strangers.
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They came from all over the country to be here. Albuquerque, Seattle, St. George and some town in Oklahoma. And man oh man, I glad they did. Thanks for coming!
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Emily has her biological mom and her step-mom. The two moms didn’t always get along. That took a while, they said. But now, they’re best friends and it’s a beautiful thing to see them all together.
and then this one where I look like a cartoon character.
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Justin Hackworth Photography
We’re not just making pictures. We’re making history.
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DeLayne - Mother. Actor. Breast cancer survivor. Champion.
Here’s where you can find out about the 30 Strangers project and fund raiser.
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Justin Hackworth Photography
We’re not just making pictures. We’re making history.
Interested in pictures like this for you and the people you love? We should talk.
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I like what Zandra said.
Being adopted, I had never seen anyone that physically resembled me – until my children entered my life. I’m still caught off guard at times when I look at one of them and see replicas of my eyes peering back at me, or my own shy smile debuting on their precious little faces.
Beautiful.
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Justin Hackworth Photography
We’re not just making pictures. We’re making history.
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Here’s what Jeanette and I have in common. We both went to Ricks College and we both wrote for the Viking Scroll (student newspaper) while we were there. And now, we both own our own magazine company. Ha ha. Just kidding. I don’t own a magazine company. But Jeanette does. Thanks for coming in, Jeanette.
Read Jeanette’s blog.
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Interested in pictures like this for you and the people you love? Give me a jingle. I’ll catch you on the jangle. And here’s where you can find out what 30 Strangers is all about?
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I told Amy that while we were taking pictures I’d turn on some music and I was going to ask them all to dance. She said her mom used to do some high-kicks. Her mom said, “well, we don’t want any torn muscles. Or pants.”
If you dig quilting (who doesn’t!) then you’ll want to read Amy’s quilting blog.
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Marie’s mom, Karen, has eight kids and said, isn’t it good they could talk me into having one more? Marie’s the youngest in the family. Good thing Karen had one more.
Read Marie’s blog here.
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Suzanne and I have so much in common. We’re both English majors and cut our own hair. Eden is a accomplished ceramicist. Mary Anne has lived all over the world. That’s just a few of the things I learned when these charming ladies came on Day Six.
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Interested in pictures like this for you and the people you love? Give me a jingle. I’ll catch you on the jangle. And here’s where you can find out what 30 Strangers is all about?
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Here’s how these things go. People come to my studio and I ask them to sit down for a few minutes and we chat a bit. I ask them questions and then we go take pictures. Sometimes, I wish I could just keep listening to what they have to say. That’s the way it was when Cher came in. I just wanted to keep asking questions. But people are busy and have things to do. I quit asking questions and got to work.
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Wonder what 30 Strangers is all about. Read the details here.
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I don’t know how we’ve never met before because Jane and I know lots of the same people. But we’ve met now, and I’m really glad we have because these ladies are lovely, inside and out.
Read Jane’s blog here.
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On day two, Stacey bounded in to the studio. She’s into good health, herbs, and exercise, so she brought all kinds of good energy to our studio. She and her daughter were so much fun and now I’m glad we’re no longer strangers. Thanks for coming, ladies.
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We’re not just making pictures, we’re making history.
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Well here we go! 30 Strangers 2011 has begun and I couldn’t be more thrilled.
Christa called right at 4, apologizing for being late. When she came up the stairs to the studio, before I even had a chance to say, Hi, I’m Justin, Christa’s sister Brittany said, “We blame being late on my mom”. Turns out they made a quick stop on the way so Judy could pick me up a pie AND flowers for my wife. That’s classy. And that’s the way to kick off the 30 Strangers project.
So, first, we all sat down for a bit and talked. I asked them all some questions about their lives (hopes, dreams, if they knew any good jokes). They had some great stories including one the time the youngest sister Emily thought the car radio was possessed by the devil and even asked to get out of the car (Christa was controlling the radio from the steering wheel) and another great story of the time all three sister were convinced their mom was sending them all to fat camp but instead she was sending them to this.
Then I made some pictures. Laughing, dancing, tears (the mom’s–she loves those girls), more laughter. This was a perfect beginning to this month-long project.
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Interested in getting pictures like this for you and the people you love? We should talk.
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What I remember most about Kim is her award winning smile. Kim and I went to Ricks College at the same time, back when it was called Ricks College. People that had never heard of it would ask, who the heck is Rick? But now it’s called BYU-Idaho. Hello dull name, goodbye funny joke. Oh well. Time marches on, but one thing that has stayed the same is that Kim still has that fabulous grin.
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Justin Hackworth Photography.
We’re not just making pictures, we’re making history.
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Honestly, it’s hard to imagine anyone sweeter or more genuine than these two. Thanks for coming, Diane and Lauren.
The men they love
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Justin Hackworth photographs mothers and daughters and sisters, happy people, and he wants to photograph you.
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Justin Hackworth photographs happy people and beautiful events and he wants to photograph you.
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Wow. Last night was amazing. I’m calling it a grand success. It’s hard to know exactly how many people came to our 30 Strangers exhibit but I estimate about 300 – 350 people.
I just can’t say enough how grateful I am for those that came and for those that were part of the project.
A more lengthy description will come soon, complete with photographs from a couple of Provo’s finest photographers that will show how things played out at the exhibit last night.
But for now, if you missed it, you still have some time to see the exhibit. We’ll be open on the following days and times:
July 5 12pm – 8pm
July 6-9 2pm – 5pm
Gallery address – 26 West Center Street – Provo UT
Important note: The 30 Strangers project is a fund raiser for the Center for Women and Children in Crisis. During our exhibit, our fundraiser continues. For a $75 donation to the Center, you can schedule your own mother-daughter portrait session on select days July – October. Come on down to the exhibit to sign up.
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Opening Reception
July 2, 2010 – 6-9pm
Where
26 West Center Street, Provo UT – (Map) Two doors West of Los Hermanos, and 1/2 block West of Justin Hackworth Photography
Come join us for the 30 Strangers exhibit on July 2.
How did one photographer and 30 strangers team up to help local victims of domestic violence? Find out when art and activism come together at a downtown Provo gallery on Friday, July 2.
Featuring the work of Justin Hackworth, the “30 Strangers III: Portraits of Mothers & Daughters” exhibit will raise funds for the Center for Women & Children in Crisis.
For each day in April 2010 Justin Hackworth photographed a mother and daughter he had never met before. Instead of the usual session fee, Hackworth asked participants to make donations the the Center for Women and Children in Crisis.
The fundraising continues
On July 2 at the opening reception, you can schedule your own mother-daughter portrait session with Justin Hackworth for a $75 donation to the Center.
Everyone’s invited. Don’t be a stranger.
Additional gallery hours
July 3 & 5 12pm – 8pm
July 6-9 2pm – 5pm
Gallery of images from the previous years
2009
2008
I have more questions. What should I do?
Call me: 801.916.6993 or email me: justin@justinhackworth.com
You can also read the press release.
Quick review of all the important details
Opening reception and fundraiser
July 2 6pm-9pm
Location
26 West Center Street. 1/2 block West of Justin Hackworth Photography
Additional gallery hours
July 3 & 5 12pm – 8pm
July 6-9 2pm – 5pm
Press Release
http://justinhackworth.com/30strangers/2010-pressrelease.html
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Justin Hackworth Photography:
We’re not just making pictures, we’re making history.
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Justin Hackworth Photography: We’re not just making pictures, we’re making history.
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