reverent inspiration

(*I want to post more about the L.O.C. photostream-but I had to take a break-soon)

     Ever since Anne mentioned them, I've been a little obsessed with Hutterite people. Being brought up Mormon, religion was a huge part of my life as a child and I am always fascinated by people and groups of people who were even more committed to faith. The Amish, Monks, Shakers, Quakers, and now-the Hutterites.
    I am intrigued by their beliefs, especially absolute pacifism, but on a more superficial level-I am in love with their simple dress and day to day life aesthetic.
    Here are some shots I love:

-especially the braids

-such beautiful smiles

-the greatest expressions

    On flickr, I came across this this young Hutterite photographer who is in need of a proaccount. If I had an extra $24 bucks, I'd gladly do it! I think next time I get paid-if he still doesn't have one-I'm gonna do it. His shots are beautiful, I really like this barn one .  I can't wait to see what else he shoots...
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eek!
On another note:
I'm gonna be 26 soon!
I am totally freaked out.
Yup.

Comments

[leslie]

hello. i'm leslie. no idea how i found you. but i am glad. i love hutterites. i grew up with a few colonies around my little town. in good ole southern alberta. even went to school with some. oh, the polka dots!

[Robin]

this is beautiful! i didn't know of your religious background until now - just as you are fascinated with the Hutterites, I am fascinated with Mormons.

do you mind if i add you to my blogroll?

[anne]

hi abby, thanks for the mention ;) i'm glad you enjoyed the book! xoxo anne

[KellyR]

Hello Abby, I found your blog through my blog. Hurray for LOC! This photo is beautiful and yes, the outfits, so sweet!

[Lisa]

thank you for this, abby. totally made my day. and please consider not freaking out about turning 26. life only gets better with each passing year. xxoo
lisa

[India J]

Those kids are stunning - they look really fresh faced and I love the clothes..! Thanks for sharing(via Standgut..?), I'd never heard of these people :)

[rachel]

I'm so glad you posted this. Indeed this group is interesting! When I first saw the pic, I thought it was a still shot from the Sound of Music!! And being one who always loved those curtain clothes I had to read on!

You know, I do happen to have an *extra* $11 hanging out in my paypal account from a previous sale on etsy. Maybe we should start a little pool for his pro account. If he has paypal it'd be easy enough to send it to him.

[Kelly Hofer]

abby,
Thanks for helping me with my pro account, and for letting me share what our culture is about

kelly