a little celebration selfie

 

I don't always remember to take a selfie with my couples at the end of a wedding night, but I love it when I do. These photos are such a gift to me, preserving the joy with my couples who have entrusted me to capture one of the most important days of their lives. 

Looking back at these selfies, compared to others that I have taken in years past, there is a noticeable difference in my face. Weight loss/gain, and my chipped front teeth aside, I have noticed something different about myself — there is JOY in my face again. Light in my eyes. A true smile. 

I never thought I'd be here again. And I'm so grateful that I am.

an ode to september

 

dear september, i love you for a lot of reasons, but your light is hands down the best. this late summer early fall transition is the probably my favorite time of year, weather-wise. hoodies and shorts, breaking out the moccasins, iced pumpkin spice coffee... yes, this transition is one of my favorites for sure.

bring on busy season.

 And just like that, it's September. We're breaking out the fall candles, I'm planning for fall mini sessions, and getting excited about sweaters and close toed shoes again. I am getting ready to jump into my busiest September + October yet doing this whole "working for myself" this, and I'm equal parts nervous and excited. Over the next 8 weeks, I have 6 weddings and two rounds of mini sessions, plus a Burlington trip thrown into the mix. Trying to keep myself sane and stay on track with deadlines so, if you don't see me around here, know that I'm just attached to my computer editing and in a long-term relationship with Lightroom and Miller's Designer+ program. xoxo