Alaska magazine Photo Contest

Description: Annie came to me and asked me if I would be interested in taking photos of her in her Yupik Alaskan Native regalia, and I immediately said YES! I can not begin to express what an honor it was to capture this. When looking at this image I was trying to find the best way to describe how it made me feel, and out of curiosity I asked Annie what she felt when she looked at it. Her response was beautiful and I would like to share it with you. “ To me it represents victory and the redemption Christ has brought to me and my family as well as my journey of embracing my heritage. When I wear it and dance, it is to give Him glory and honor and intercede for those around me and generations to come.” Out of all the photos we took this evening, this one is my favorite. I believe the Lords hands were in it, because this light beam shining on her is real! I was completely shocked when I looked at my camera and discovered the light perfectly lighting up Annie and all of her beauty.