FEAR-What it really means

Fear
This 4 letter word has so much impact, so much meaning.
Fear of a new begining, fear of an old ending.
Fear of love, fear of hate.
Fear of fullness, fear of emptiness.
So many ways it can ruin our lives, and save our lives.
Latley theres been lots of fear in my life. Not fear of bad things or of hurt, but fear of the unknown. Fear of what God is doing in my heart. For so long he has comforted me and used me as just his, for so long I didn't need to leave his arms. He's the only thing
I needed, and the only thing I wanted. Of course him being the only thing I need, and want always remains the same :)
But now he has whisspered in my heart another plan, one that calls me to leave my comfort zone, one that sends me where Iv'e never been. And of course what is my heart feeling? That dreaded word again.... FEAR
The bible says
"Do not give way to fear" 1 Peter 3:6

Then why do we? Why do we give way to fear if God clearly tells us not to?
My lovely friend once pointed out to me that the word abandonmet is full of fear.
I mean just think of the word abandonment
It's lonely, it's cold, it brings upon much fear. The scary words abandonment and fear becomes lovely words when we put it like this
"In Abandonment to God. I fear only one thing-to keep my own will." St. Theresa
These are two regretful words put togther to make a lovely anaglogy.
We fear so much, but when it comes to our walk with Christ is fear really a bad thing?
I know in my life I am most afraid when I am following God's will, but not a fear that brings scariness, a fear that brings peace.
A fear that keeps me off of the dark paths, a fear that makes me say "take my own will my Jesus, the only thing I fear is following my will and not yours".
So in this wonderful life, when you feel fear creeping up on you, the way you handle the fear should not be to make it scary, but instead peaceful. Peaceful of knowing that abondment to God requires fear. If we feel fear we should not run and hide, we should not avoid stepping out into Christ arms. But instead we should Trust. Trust. Trust. Fear and Trust go so well together, just as Fear and Abandonment do. When we fear the unknown of abandonment to Christ all we need to do is Trust. Trusting that in our abandonment to God there will be no Fear, afterall.......
"There is no fear in love, but perfect love (Jesus's Love) drives out all fear" 1 John 4:18
In Christ, Hollis Y. :)

danielle rose explains "see you in the eucharist"

You will definitely need tissues watching this video.... it WILL bring you to tears, but not tears of sorrow, tears of pure joy to see someone this beautiufl, and to know just how desperately Jesus loves us! :)

Happy (late) new year!!!!!!! :)

Hello blog followers (if theres any of you out there), How was your Christmas/New year?
Mine was just so beautiful and blessed! I know it's kind of late to be blogging about the new year, it was over a week ago..... and I guess it's a good thing that Iv'e been crazy busy with photography and God's been crazy at work in my life by blessing me in so many ways!!! 2010 was an amazing year for me in so many ways! His love showed unconditionally, through my photography, through my family, through my friends, and trhough the beauty of his creations. So many ways he has blessed me, pulled me out of my broken spot, and mended my heart back together full of his love. As far as my photography goes I shot 3 weddings, 2 engagements, 1 senior, and 3 families. To most people that's not a lot but for me that is more than enough! In fact at one point I felt on overload because of all the photography work but I realize that God has placed this desire in my heart and given me this gift. The way I love to use this gift is to just capture life's moments, to capture real moments and make them unforgettable and lovely, With God at my side I know I can do that! Of course there were some down parts but hey life can't be perfect right? But why should we focus on the past and what was bad when we have so much more to look forward to in the future? Why even bother to remeber the bad moments, remebering them doesnt get us anywhere in life. Besides we act like life is some long thing that we can take advantage of, but in God's eyes our life is just a vapor in the wind, something that is here and then gone. That's one of the many thoughts God has placed in my heart while going into the new year! I know that through Christ and with Christ I can do all things and I hope that he will continue to inspire me and others through my photography! I love this life, I love were God has me, and I love not knowing what he holds for the future! :)
"Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the decision of the Lord that endures."
Proverbs 19:21












Life is good, live it to the fullest!!!! :)
In Christ, Hollis.Y

Fontenot & Holeman Christmas pictures

Merry Christmas! :)

Hi Everyone...... I'm sorry that iv'e been procrastinating these blog uploads. I would love to say something like I won a trip to Paris, or went on a last minute thrilling journey, or had some amazing big photography break but sadly it is none of the above......I must give the lamest excuse in the book..... Iv'e just been moving hastily through this incredibly busy journey called life. Don't even get me started on how behind I am on photos... there will be some massive editing and hopefully uploading during the holidays though. ;)
Don't worry.... I'm still alive out here :)
Oh and have a very Merry Christmas!!!! :D

Dustin & Caitlin

Dustin & Caitlin were my first engagement session,and just recently I shot my second one. These sessions have helped me decide that engagements are my favorite, theres nothing more that I love then photographing to people truly in love.
Dustin & Caitlin are high school sweethearts...... or should I say elementary school? They started dating in 7th grade and have been since then. They do youth ministry together and December of 2009 he proposed to her.... in the adoration chapel! (SO sweet) :) It has been a year since they were engaged and next December IW ill be shooting there lovely winter wedding! I can't wait to work with them again!! Hope you enjoy the pictures ;)

Cappy..... My crazy, wonderful, beautiful friend!

Well it had been way to long since me and this girly spent time together so I put mu foot down and demanded a photo shoot of her.... Plus enough cheesy Facebook profile pictures is enough! :P Just teasing Anne Catherine! Love you girl and love these pictures!!! :) Enjoy!
-Hollis :D