When I'm not photographing, you might find me teaching photography, painting or rearranging my house. I love working on a project, I'm a real DIY kind of gal. Who knows, maybe someday I'll start a project class because I love to teach others any kind of creative craft. I enjoy having coffee/wine with friends or family, watching one of my favorite TV shows (This Is Us. Jane The Virgin. The Good Place) or playing games with my adorable grandkids.
My heart goes out to children and especially children in need. I volunteer with Heart Michigan and photograph foster children who are looking for their forever homes. These images are put on large billboards for prospective families to see. It can be really hard because I want to adopt them all. No child should be without a family to love and support them. I also work with GVSU in their summer College Prep Camp. I photograph the events in the evening and I am the night director making sure that all 70+ students are safe and cared for through the overnight shift. I love to be their mentor and show them that they are loved and cared for. Many of these students come from inner city schools and broken homes. I believe we all have a duty to use our gifts to God's glory. I know that my insane amount of patience and love for children is a gift from God and I am grateful for all the opportunities he gives me to use it.
My heart goes out to children and especially children in need. I volunteer with Heart Michigan and photograph foster children who are looking for their forever homes. These images are put on large billboards for prospective families to see. It can be really hard because I want to adopt them all. No child should be without a family to love and support them. I also work with GVSU in their summer College Prep Camp. I photograph the events in the evening and I am the night director making sure that all 70+ students are safe and cared for through the overnight shift. I love to be their mentor and show them that they are loved and cared for. Many of these students come from inner city schools and broken homes. I believe we all have a duty to use our gifts to God's glory. I know that my insane amount of patience and love for children is a gift from God and I am grateful for all the opportunities he gives me to use it.
What others say about me..... I'm said to have a calming effect on people, a baby whisperer, patience of a saint, potty trainer guru, gentle quiet spirit, nonjudgmental, give unconditional love, and a nurturer of all ages. SO, thats kind of me in a nut shell. Well, Christ in me.;)
Renee Aleisa