Have I taken pictures of myself before this moment? Yes. Those, I guess, are considered selfies. Have I ever taken the time to make sure the lighting was exactly right, set a timer, do my hair, my makeup, and make sure it was just as perfect as it would be for my most important client? No. This was a first. Well, I made it through my first Self Portrait and I must say that it was a very emotional experience. But here they are!
Expansive green fields. Old rustic shops. Roads with little more than dirt, trees, and deep blue skies...and my little brother and the love of his life. We started the day off with lots of laughs and lots of coaxing. I never thought that I would shoot my greatest engagement shoot, but I must say that it happened. I captured everything I wanted to capture in the full comfort of my craft (complete with family in tow).
To see the love in their eyes..the love in his eyes..the love she has for him and the love he has for her. That's obvious to everyone. But what people don't quite know is that these two met 10 years ago in middle school. I'm not quite sure if they knew it then that they were meant to be. But, they are indeed the lucky ones. They are the ones the see love for what it is and move forward with it. They take a leap and don't wait for life or social constructs to decide what is right. As Cartman from "Southpark" says "[They] do what they want." They love how they want.
Please enjoy a few of these pictures as much as enjoyed taking them.
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I'm not going to lie. I struggle waking up on Saturdays. Though my military roots aren't too fast to fade, I enjoy my Saturdays because they are much more relaxed. My shoots seem to go extremely smoothly on these days as well because I generally schedule no more than two on these days.
I was blessed.
Can I get an AMEN!
I am blessed! I get the best clients! The Vollen Family was amazing. They welcomed me and I welcomed them and we sincerely brought my art and profession under the beautiful sun flares and autumn leaves.
