It doesn’t happen all the time, which is what makes it feel so good, I think.
Despite all the noise in this busy world, things get very quiet. And I can see the color of the light and all the zones of gray as the shadows start to bend and spread, like a photographer’s stepping-stones;
sometimes, the only way to get from where we are to where we want to be.
If it is late in the afternoon, just before sunset, the light seems to drip off of things,
and because I know it will all change within seconds I must look into the future;
a private little race between the sun and me.
I live for these moments, and in them I feel truly centered, and the work seems to do all of my talking for me. Photography has become so much more to me than a job, and more than my passion even. It is my voice, and some how it always seems to say the right thing.
This summer has been one of the really good one’s. One of those summers that I know I will look back on and long for. Thank heavens then for photographs and for all that quiet & dripping light, because in June I traveled to Mexico and kicked off the wedding season with a wedding of my very own…
The truth is, I would have married Drew the day that we met. But it took ten years and six months to finally meet on a beach in the Riviera Maya with a small group of family, and make it official. Drew wore flip flops and after it was over he threw me over his shoulder and carried me off, down the beach. The clouds kept us cool and everywhere we looked, there was a blur of smiling faces, and so much love.
I don’t think I will ever forget the way it felt, but if I ever do, I will just look at all the photographs and travel back in time.
(Or look into the face of my husband, who never seems to age for me.)
He is the light, He is my water.

she also happens to be my new sister in law.How wonderful that this marriage has brought with it a new partner in work & life. Twice. Thank you so much to my sisters that spent their time & energy making me feel (and look) so beautiful on our wedding day.

How marvelous…






Every wedding is unique, and it is one of those rare times in our life that we can share the way we feel about our partner, unencumbered.
I think the guests (and even the vendors) can get caught up in the wake of such a glow, and then they carry that extra little bit of love into their own lives…
And you never know the impact that influence can have one us,
or the distance it can go.











It was years ago that I heard the expression that ‘Faith the size of a mustard seed can move mountains.” and it gives me so much joy.
It reminds us of our power as individuals, I think. Tells us to hold on.
Without faith we might never try anything new, or scary. We might never travel, or follow our passions. With out it, we might settle for something less than true love.
‘Perhaps if I keep using my camera to harvest, I can always share the bounty…’
Beautifully written, my friend. I never tire of seeing/reading about all your life adventures. I’m overjoyed to see the constant crescendo of happiness they bring you.
Sending much <3 from afar,
Jilly
Wonderful storytelling from a magical woman. I am so far away from you and have been for so many years and yet I feel as though we are still connected in spirit. You do such extraordinary work and I am delighted to see it! Keep on sharing, my friend, and I will keep on enjoying it.
xoxoxo
Jesse
Wow your writing and photos are always a joy to read. You could publish them and give coffee house drinkers everywhere a place to center in and find peace in their busy days…. I just envision a hectic day hooked in and calmed down as the person settles down with your stories in hand. Beautifully told. Congrats on your marriage. May it last forever and bring eternal joy! Your face painting friend Joy
Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2012 18:50:00 +0000 To: joyknickerbocker@msn.com