wisdom in between

there are people whose hearts you immediately recognize because they share what feels like the same heart strings. the same view on living and the world, the same strugglings and the same optimism threaded through.
 
and that is the cheesiest, most true way i can describe these people you’re about to see.
 
do you have these people, who inspire you to love more deeply, more wildly and with more whole abandon? maybe it seems weird to have them be clients, starting with their thoughtful, handmade wedding. maybe it feels like i’m just hopping on the “i love my clients” bandwagon. and i am. and i do. but in a world filled with so many voices the great thing is that we get to choose which ones we listen to–and ayley’s is one with which i always, always feel my brain and insides expand. it’s wisdom, is what it is. and her kind of wisdom is full bodied and rooted in reality, which is a different feat than the dreamy kind of poetic.
 
so you can imagine how complimented i felt when she said this in response to seeing these photos: “we have words but they’re inadequate. thank you thank you for your eyes, your heart and your love. you capture TRUTH and beauty like nobody else.”
 
truth is inherently beautiful. the most resonant, basic and exalting things about you and the ones you love.
 
and ps–these photos were done in an “in between” phase in this family’s life. A couple rooms in a temporary place until their home is ready for them to move in, plus the darkest january inversion day. and I loved every ounce of it because this is their Now and that is more important than waiting for permanence or sunshine.
please stop waiting for (anything) to fall into place.
 
perfection is boring and all i need to make photos you love is people you love.
 
i’d say you’ve got that box checked, love, so let’s chat about your session.