17 lovely comments 
I’ve had a pretty international life thus far: born in Korea, raised in cities around the US (east coast; west coast; the pacific northwest), a semester abroad in Europe, a year in Japan, and now entering my fifth year in Australia. Along the way, I’ve met people who’ve moved me, energised me, inspired me, encouraged me, shook me, and assured me. Far too many to count. Rodrigo + Claudia are two such beautiful people. I met this gorgeous Colombian couple during my first year in Australia — and I’ve been touched by their love and sincerity since that first introduction. Both Rodri + Claudia struggled a bit with their English at the time, but with their broken English and my inability to really understand the Aussie accent, we understood just about the same amount. (Lucky we had my Aussie hubby there to translate for us all when out at restaurants.) :)
Two and half years ago, they welcomed into this world their gorgeously beautiful son, Santiago, and I’ve been so lucky to be able to watch him grow into a smart young boy. And while I always knew that at some point, this loving family of three would have to say goodbye to us and return to their homeland of Bogota, I didn’t realise it would dawn on us so quickly: the time has come to say a sad goodbye to my dear friends. With a bittersweet heart, I agreed to capture portraits for them in the city that enabled their small family to grow. We will miss you, beautiful Claudia + Rodri + Santi… but we will see you in South America soon. Mark my words. :)
17 Lovely Comments
What a beautiful family! lovely light, these are just gorgeous Christine.
Beautiful Christine, a truly radiant family and your photos capture that.
P>S Not sure if I’ve said, but I love the new blog.
Oh so beautiful Christine!
Gorgeous photos for gorgeous people!
Love it.
She just proves that it’s true — Colombian women really are the most beautiful women in South America!
And I have a really good solution to them moving away. You could move to Chile. Closer to your friends. Close to me (and I swear, I am REALLY cool in real life. HA!). Everybody wins!
oh! come to bogota soon because then you could visit me too!
and as usual, absolutely beautiful photos! you bring out the beauty!
These are beautiful Christine, I especially love the B&W of the mother & son. Lighting is stunning.
Ohhhh, so sweet!!!! Such a gorgeous family and the interaction between them simply screams LOVE. I love this, Christine, you’re amazing – and they’re gorgeous too!!
Ohh Chris, tears came from my eyes while reading the post then again with every picture and now thinking of leaving you… We love you + Clint very very much, thank you for these years of close friendship and company, it’s meant a lot us and now we just can count down the days til you come and visit us! LOVE YOU HEAPSSS. C+R+S
So. so. sweet!
What a gorgeous family <3 <3
Sweet family & images!! I just love the light coming through the willow tree. Beautiful.
Your blacks and white simply make me smile! Beautiful!
Wow, such amazing colours in these. What a gorgeous family and such a cute little boy.
Gorgeous light and beautiful work as always, Christine! I’m SURE you’ll see them again, you world traveller! And when you do, I expect some photos!
Oh my goodness Christine, these are phenomenal! I just adore your use of light and colour… Beautiful family too!!!
I <3 these images!!!!!!
What a gorgeous family. I hope it’s not too long before you get to see them again.