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  • WELCOME!

    Hello!! My name is Christen Bordenkircher! I am a professional photographer that specializes in telling the stories of children, families, couples, and individuals through on-location lifestyle and portrait sessions. While I am currently based in West Michigan, I am still booking clients in Southern California and Northern Indiana so contact me about my next trip.

    Welcome to my very little 'corner' of the world, here on the blog, where I celebrate the stories of my clients and the daily beauty I see everyday. I hope you leave here feeling inspired, excited, and with a greater understanding of authentic beauty and the dignity of truth.

    Your life is a story that needs to be told. I will listen and learn about you and your loved ones with my lens. You have your own culture with distinct behaviors, vivid expressions, raw emotions, and sacred relationships. My vision is for you to have a renewed appreciation for your unique beauty that sets you apart from everyone else.

5.8.13

A Life Enjoyed: West Michigan Children’s Portrait Photographer

Meet beautiful  Adeliza: curious. sweet-natured. easygoing. happy. energetic. friendly. ONE. 

 

You can tell how much she enjoys life (and she especially enjoys her parents) by her sweet expressions below.

(And the hands on the belly?? PRECIOUS!!)


I love having a bird’s eye view on how this sweet girl interacts with world…


 

I cannot get over the beauty of her smile!!!

Caitlin and Barrett,

thank you for hiring me to capture your beautiful daughter at this huge milestone of exploration, joy, and delight. It was such a blessing to capture your daughter’s unique personality.

~ Christen

Filed in: Children | Family | Lifestyle Photography | Portrait
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2.20.13

Wollam Family: Holland Family Lifestyle & Portrait Photographer

Meet the Wollam Family: Hilarious. Unpredictable. Spunky. Compassionate. Shepherds. Full of LIFE. Caring. Christ-centered. Encouragers. Authentic.

I love this little ‘nook’ we found on a snowy day… but I love the personality of this family even more!!

 Remington’s expression is AMAZING.  I also love the way that Bob is enjoying his son in this picture. PRECIOUS.

All BOY and oh-so-sweet.

She is so. much. fun.

Sometimes you just need to see the world from a different perspective… this family does that well.:)

Another one of those shots that made me smile — and completely unplanned… although I’m starting to think that these kiddos live life so freely and beautifully that moments like this happen on an almost predictable basis.

They really wanted a photograph outside – sans coats – so we did a 2 minute sprint outside. LOVE this family!

This is perfectly imperfect and speaks of their beauty as a family of five.:)

You five are BEAUTIFUL.


Lindsey and Bob – You two are amazing humans… and wonderful parents.

It has been a blessing to know you over the past 5 years. I am so excited to see what the future holds for you five as you wait on God and step out in faith. You all are so much fun and create such an authentic place for community. It was a joy to capture who you are as a family —- with all the unpredictable expressions and unplanned moments of sweetness between you and your children. Thank you for spending a few minutes with me on a snowy afternoon. Oh, and Remington – you are adorable.

Love,

Christen

 

Filed in: Children | Family | Lifestyle Photography | Portrait
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2.4.13

E & M Bulk Foods: Holland, MI Food Photographer

**Warning: This post will make you hungry.**

I love baked goods.It may be my downfall. I think this is genetic.;) Tony and I love fresh baked cookies and anything with a hint of chocolate whether that’s the delicious chocolate chip banana bread pictured below or the mint chocolate cake balls. When Elsie of E & M Bulk Foods asked me to capture some of her food products for their family’s new business endeavor called E & M Bulk Foods, I was ecstatic. I believe in this family’s ability to provide delicious and affordable baked goods for the West Michigan community because I have personally tasted and enjoyed these delicious treats and I want others to have the opportunity to enjoy them also. I have started working out just so I can enjoy these treats guilt-free.:)Their fresh loaves of bread have created a bread-eating monster out of my son Samuel. He can distinguish their bread from anything we could ever buy in the grocery store. I’m not even kidding. He will whine for their bread when he sees it on the counter and dismiss store bought bread with his hand. This kid has good taste.

Head on over to this family’s website (although currently under construction) to contact them for your upcoming Valentine’s Gift needs for yourself, family, friends, and/or co-workers!

You will not be disappointed. 



Elsie and Matt, Thank you for entrusting these delicious treats, made with a lot of love, into my care for capturing their crumbly, gooey goodness. Blessings to you as you move forward in your business!

Love, Christen

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