Grateful

I don’t know what it is about the zoo train, but I have never ridden it without experiencing at least one moment of clarity. Maybe it’s because it’s the only 20 minutes during my days with the baby where I can hear my thoughts. Or maybe it’s the rhythmic sound of the wheels against the tracks paired with smell of fresh air and the view of green trees. Who knows. But sometimes I work through some pretty heavy issues on that train. Other times I just feel an overwhelming sense of peace and presence. Last week, just as we exited the tunnel, I felt this wave of gratitude that gave me chills. I’d been brainstorming ideas for this weekend’s sessions and was reminded of how fortunate I am to be able to do the thing I love to do most and in doing so, bring a smile to so many faces. Over the years, I have received the most beautiful and touching messages from clients about my time behind the camera and their time on the other side of it. I’ve watched couples connect in new ways. I’ve captured the tender interactions between siblings when they think no one’s looking. We’ve laughed and shared stories and held hands and worked through shyness and insecurities. And it never gets old. I’m certain I don’t do it enough, so to anyone who’s ever trusted me with their time and their funds and chosen me to document the lives of the people they care for the most I say THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart. You surely could have gone elsewhere but you came to me and I’m truly grateful for that.

The following images are from a few of the mini sessions I photographed over the past 2 weeks.