it was a sweet reunion to see alison and bill from kansas city who gratefully allowed me to record another really iconic time in their lives…it’s really touching and a huge honor to photograph a bride & groom and then see them again as parents. i think because i just went on this same journey of parenthood recently, it’s particularly tender but there was a point during the session where alison had her cheek to elie’s head and i just *knew* she was having one of those great mom moments where you close your eyes, take a big breath of clean baby smell and make an image that you file under ‘amazing moments’ just hoping that it always stays with you. i do this ALL the time. and so seeing another mother do it made me tear up. so yes, i had to stop and wipe my eyes since you really can’t focus with tears :)
i learn so much from each couple and from alison & bill’s wedding i learned the power of music – they had a fabulous acoustic guitarist playing outside the little stone church…a simple touch that made a really big difference. and they continue to teach me…we had a second session in the afternoon with her parents and elie. a simple touch but it yielded so many great images that elie will treasure. here’s to sweet elie who was endlessly patient with me…i love your toes little girl! and i love the transformation you’ve caused in just 11 short weeks! -m-
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