Archive for September, 2008

Sometime back in July, I got a lovely inquiry – a family portrait, just the two of us, casual, ‘us’ … within just a few short days of our initial conversation, we had a date booked. Their story flowed so naturally… he’s getting ready to leave for work. We’ll be apart for several months. He’s leaving the country for a little while. We e-mailed back & forth about the weather and the beautiful fall look and finally, our ‘spectacular’ location. Well, maybe you are quicker than I am. He’s leaving for Afghanistan shortly. It only came up in our face-to-face meeting, so casually, but yet with a sense of “I’ll miss you” sadness. I can’t imagine. So, so far away. But they are taking it in such stride. And, as you’ll see from our family session below, with such ease & grace, fun & laughter… and love. Most importantly, love.

I am so honored to get to be their family photographer. To capture these memories for them. And as Skip can probably attest, Michel and I could have chatted on-and-on if only our session didn’t come to an end! Such an easy going, beautiful couple. Twenty-seven years together (right?!) with their daughter Mo’ in tow (okay, not really, but the rhyming is fun *waving* to Mo’ over there in Texas!)… and still, even after all these years, I can’t even tell you how many people stopped to smile or say “Did you just get married?” That’s always a good sign.

Thank you Michel & Skip… I am so blessed to have met you both. Thank you for such a fun shoot, you guys are pros!

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No matter where you are,
No matter how far.
….

Ain’t no mountain high enough
Ain’t no valley low enough
Ain’t no river wild enough

To keep me from you

…

{More to come for Michel & Skip – such a beautiful, sweet couple, so be sure to check back … and read the full story… but I know they’ve waited long enough for one sweet glimpse and time is short – no matter what though, ain’t no mountain high enough… I’m pretty sure that’s one of their theme songs }