It is amazing how time passes by so quickly, and in an instance life can change forever. It seems like only yesterday when I was taking this beautiful couples maternity photos, and now, that little miracle that they were anxiously anticipating the arrival of is here on earth, safe and sound. Here are a few moments I was able to capture of the beautiful new family. I hope you love them as I do. She is incredibly beautiful. A huge congratulations to you both!
Wow...it has been awhile since I have posted really anything other than photography. So much has been going on lately between work, life, family, photos etc. that I kind of lost track of time somewhere along the line. Speaking of busy and having things going on...my 10 year high school reunion was this past weekend. Seriously??? Where will I be in 10 years...that simple thought, that I really remember wondering about on the day of our high school grad, and that we had often joked about together...hard to believe that 10 years is NOW! Long ago were the days of no responsibility, endless time with friends, no bills, only homework and social lives to look after...wow. How far away have those days gone. This past weekend was our high school reunion for the class of 2000. It was such a great time. The weekend pretty much started on July 1st, Canada day. My best friends little guy turned one years old, so we celebrated his birthday with the perfect party on the most awesome day. The weather was gorgeous and it was such a nice day to relax and catch up with everyone. It was such a great birthday party! So much fun. On Friday Matt and I had a BBQ so we were able to catch up even more with one another. So many laughs...that is pretty much how I could sum up the night. Laugh laugh laugh. It felt so good to just be back together with friends who are so real, honest and always there no matter what. It is so awesome to know that no matter what the distance, or how long ago it was since we had last talked, we can always just catch up like it was yesterday. Which maybe why it is so surreal that 10 years has passed since our graduation from high school. We have all accomplished so much since those days and I am so proud of everyone. Whether it be career achievements, family achievements, or personal achievements, we have all grown in so many ways. It has not always been easy and we have definitley had our share of difficult moments, but for the most part I think we are all doing awesome for ourselves. I also have to say that I have always felt so blessed to know and share friendships with such awesome girls. They truly are such amazing women and NO MATTER WHAT...we all just get each other and love each other unconditionally. We have the best times together, so many laughs and such a rich history with one another that our friendships are truly irreplaceable. I love you girls! To be honest, I am still trying to wrap my head around that we had just celebrated our 10 year, but am very excited at the same time. The past 10 years have been such a time of change, growth and anticipation as we all begin this next phase of our "grown-up" lives...here is to the next 10! It is scary to think that that time will be here before we know it too...hmmm....where will we all be then???
So lately I have been inspired by the thought of "tapping moments". I was inspired by this whole notion of having those moments in life that work to completely reaffirm that one is exactly where they need to be in their life, doing what they are meant to do. That is what photography has become for me, when I am able to photograph, that is when I seem to have and experience this whole notion of tapping moments. A moment that completely works to guide me in the right direction, where I finally feel whole and complete and confident and happy. Where I am free to express how I see the world and I am able to document how others inspire me. That was what this photo session was for me. A truly BEAUTIFUL family, both inside and out. How lucky I felt to be there able to just enjoy the moments and capture the connections of these incredible individuals. It was such a wonderful evening full of moments that left me so energized and excited and without any sort of doubt. Thank you to the P family for providing me with such a wonderful tapping moment. It was exactly what I was needing, at the perfect time. Enjoy this sneek peek of some of my favorites, there are many more to come!
Today was the high school graduation Class of 2010. I had the very fun job of photographing one of the most beautiful girls I know, and one of my dearest friends. Even though she has just graduated, she is well beyond her years and someone that I have been so lucky to have connected with. Today was her big day and she looked like a gorgeous princess. Graduation is such a special time, so much lies ahead it truly is so exciting. I know that the future is yours...K you will do amazing things with your life. Congratulations on all that you have achieved and I am so very proud of you! I hope you love these photos as much as I do. You look absolutely beautiful.
I had these moments today of true bliss. Maybe it was the blue sky this morning, or the sounds of the birds singing. Or it could have been the light breeze that seemed to graze itself on my cheeks. It was just moments of pure gratitude, and feeling so alive, and my senses so heightened to all of these little wonders that just are...and are so meaningful to me. It was truly in these moments that I was so thankful, not just for their existence but for my open mind that allows me to see, feel and experience these everyday happenings as something more than just what they are. It was such an awesome day and it gave me the greatest emotional and spiritual energy...some that I was needing quite badly, and it seems that at the perfect moment it was delivered. Here is to an awesome and productive week ahead! It's gonna be a good one!
3 + 1 now equals a beautiful family of 4. It was such a special treat taking these family photos, especially since I have been lucky enough myself to be along for the journey of this little guy. He is the perfect addition to this beautiful family and even though it was an eventful night, I am very happy with the moments I was able to capture.
