Is it too late to blog this beautiful Mississippi wedding from two years ago? I hope not, because I loved reliving all these fantastic memories from Cate and Jay’s wedding day (and you probably will too). It was such a joy to capture the love shared between this beautiful pair and their fiercely supportive communities. I could dance with these gems all night long.
I've read many reflections about the one-year anniversary of the pandemic. I will not forget where I was one year ago, because I was flying out to Denver to photograph Cassie and Jason, dear friends who were one month away from welcoming their beautiful son Henrik into the world. I was nervous about traveling (keep your distance! give me hand sanitizer! stop touching your face!), and then recommendations and restrictions everywhere started changing during my brief visit. I don't know when I'll be on an airplane again, but I'm so glad to have captured these memories for this beautiful pair.
When March arrives and the butterflies show up at Meijer Gardens, I get in touch with some of my favorite people and make plans to visit. It’s one of my favorite outings, and as my birthday falls smack in the middle of the exhibit, I always feel justified in making a trip (you know, because that’s how all the coolest thirtysomethings celebrate their birthdays).
When all the social distancing requirements came to Michigan and nonessential businesses shut down, I didn’t have the heart to delete my calendar reminder for March 27. And so yesterday my phone dutifully reminded me that, in a parallel universe untouched by a public health crisis, it was time go see the butterflies.
I grieve with the people who are experiencing large, acute losses: becoming suddenly unemployed, facing economic insecurity, fearing for the health and safety of their loved ones amidst scarce resources and great uncertainty. I’m struggling to envision just exactly how or when everything feels normal again, but I trust that day will come eventually.
Maybe you need a little dose of beauty today. I’m looking forward to all the future butterflies.
I was a little nervous to photograph newborn twins, but these little babes didn’t give me any trouble. Kim and Mike are true gems, and this was one of my favorite sessions of the year. On a more serious note, Kim is facing her second battle with cancer and has had to step away from her work as a speech therapist to focus on treatments. If you feel so moved, please consider donating to help support their family during this difficult time.
New year, new resolutions. I have gotten away from regularly sharing client work, and I would like to get back in the habit of publishing a few favorites from special sessions. I’m beginning with an extremely fun-filled studio session from last winter that is absolutely worth reliving. It’s never too late, right?
