Julia the Miracle Baby

A few weeks ago this little girl would imprint herself right in my heart.  Julia is a little baby that is fighting the odds.  Julia survived a tough delivery and no oxygen for 15 minutes during the process.  Doctors ran numerous tests and told the family to be prepared for anything.  This faith filled family began to fill heaven with prayers over their beautiful new addition.  Miraculously, Julia's tests started coming back much more hopeful and the family watched and continued to pray.  I had the privilege of meeting Julia while she was still in Charlotte's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.  Her and her family were an inspiration.  Julia is at home now but, still has to visit the doctors on a regular basis for more tests and observation.  This little one radiates peace and hope.  I felt like God was giving me this opportunity to use my love of photography to bless others, but I feel that I was the one who was blessed after meeting this family.  Please continue to pray for Julia and her family.

Devon is Engaged!

Devon and Ben are engaged to be married July 17, 2010.  Devon happens to be one of my best friends.  Ben and I were lab partners in our undergraduate years.  When Ben asked me about Devon I was overjoyed and gave him her phone number.  A couple years later the three of us are together again; shooting their engagement portraits. This session was so much fun!   In a few short months wedding bells will ring and this happy bridesmaid will watch two people that I love very much tie the knot!

"Who I am"

For my multimedia class we were given a quick turn around assignment that would show the viewer who we are as a photographer.  I believe who we are is where we come from, how we spend free time, and who we surround ourselves with.   All this influences my work.  I have always said, "You are what you shoot and you shoot what you want to be."   The  music by Nicklecreek: "When You Come Back Down."  It is significant to me because of all I had to say good bye to, to go to photography school.  As the song progresses I feel like I am the one "below" capturing people's moments.   I am there as others soar.  I am waiting for them to "come back down."  Here is what I ended up with for the short time we were given.  Hope you enjoy.



Untitled from Rebecca Helms on Vimeo.

Look Closer

I've spent some time in the studio this week focusing on my macro images.  Here are a few of the ones I liked that were shot on a Nikon D300 with a 60mm macro lens.  Lighting set ups varied.

Candy Ribbons

Candy ribbons are one of the nostalgic candies that are only sold during the Christmas season.  They made excellent subjects for macro photography because of their color, texture, and shape.  This was one of the many shots taken.  It is a 1:2 ratio.  Shot with a Nikon D300s @ f 8.

Forever Changed

In the summer of 2007 I had the life changing experience of going on a mission trip to Honduras.  Below is  a image that will forever stay imprinted in my mind and heart.  Fortunately, I had a point and shoot camera at that moment.  In August of 2008 I began photography school.  My snapshot may not be my best work but it is one of my own personal favorites for sentimental reasons.  This semester I have begun macrophotography!  I was able to bring home some Honduran money but have never displayed it.  The first macro assignment subject was our choice.  Below is a photograph of a couple things besides a changed heart that I brought back from the mission trip.
The currency was shot at f32 for maximum depth of field with a 20 second exposure.  The camera used was a Canon 5D (full frame) with a ring flash.  This image is a 1:1 ratio.

Ashley

My friend, Ashley agreed to model for me one cold, Sunday afternoon in November.  She did wonderfully.  She has so much personality and a wonderful attitude.  She was so fun to work with.  "Thanks so much Ashley!"