Week Two: Reflecting

 

It's Memorial Day weekend. 

What better way to honor it than reflect in the names of those who have given their lives serving their country?

photo taken at Vietnam Memorial in Washington, DC

Week One: Happy Birthday to Me!

 

It's my birthday.

I am 27 years old. Today.

(ok, technically as i'm writing this, it was YESTERDAY)

Waiting in a park,

in (probably) my favorite city

for my friends to get off work,

so we can eat cupcakes and drink beer.

That is how I spent my birthday.

 photo taken in Portland, OR

Kaeley & Tristan

Almost 5 years ago, when I was living in Portland, I met Tristan through a mutual friend. We kept in touch over the years, even after I moved to Montana, and though I've only had the pleasure of meeting Kaeley just a few times, it is obvious to see just how much they care for each other. Last year, when Tristan asked me to photograph his wedding I was honored, excited, and terrified (having never actually shot a wedding on my own before). When their big day came I was extremely nervous, but my anxiety was quelled by the fact that Tristan and Kaeley had faith in me to capture one of the most important days of their lives.

 

 Thank you, Kaeley & Tristan, for allowing me to be apart of your beautiful day. Congratulations, I wish you happiness and harmony in the years to come!