Kelly- Durango senior.

She instantly reminded me of myself 5 years ago. Quiet at first, studious, artsy, stylish, easy going. Excited about her future, excited about today. The way she and her mom looked at one another and laughed, almost as if they had their own code language, reminded me of my mom and I. 

I couldn't wait to take her picture.

Kelly, congratulation on finishing high school, and fully being you. You're beautiful. Thanks for letting me peak into your life for a minute. I loved what I saw. :)

So I spent some time this week randomly laying on my back in the driveway just enjoying fall. A storm was moving in and the leaves were rushing down out of the trees just as fast as the wind could blow them. It never rained, unless you count the leaves. I had to take a break away from my busy week and do nothing. Nothing but listen to the wind and watch everything hastily swirl around me in the rushing way that only autumn can bring. Two senior shoots, a lot of work, a wedding, and trip planning. Phew. If it wasn't for the out-of-character coffee I had this morning, I'd be exhausted. That, and if so much of my work this week hadn't been behind my camera, I'd be complaining. But, just like clockwork, I pick up my camera to shoot people and get a high. It's a fuel unlike any form of caffeine. Corny, I know. But, so true.

And... I had to share a cute outtake from my latest photo shoot:

Nicole & Alex.

I had the privilege of shooting a wedding with Kyla Jackson Photography a few weeks ago in Silverton, CO. The aspens were just beginning to change and the weather was perfect.  These people knew two things: they knew how to love and they knew how to party. I think I'll have a Jewish wedding someday. Well, probably not, seeing that I'm not Jewish. So maybe I'll incorporate a few of their ideas to meet my own. I loved the hand painted ketubah, the circular ceremony, the chair lifting, and how passionately everyone celebrated their connection as family and friends.