wonder in the woods*

just a few images that are staying very near to me from our trip up to the woods for asher's birthday celebration!

*love* is *love*

About a week ago, I had the sweet honor to do some engagement photos for a dear friend of mine and her love.
I have known Alex for over 5 years now. She has been a friend through the content of those 5 years and has always had such a gentle spot in my life. She is a true friend if there ever were one.
And never, within the span of those five years, have I ever seen Alex so confident in her own skin...so happy with her life and with herself, than I have since knowing about the love between her and Sammy and their upcoming marriage.

It is interesting how the universe works. I had just been inspired by a photographer in California and had just put out my intention to photograph a same-sex wedding when Alex and Sam contacted me for pricing and info on my photography. I won't be photographing the wedding, but I was so pleased to have this opportunity to photograph a dearly loved friend at such an important time in her life through engagement photos. Not only because she has meant so much to me in these five years, but also because I really believe in marriage equality for all and care deeply about the issue. And, I view this as one simple way to use what I have to promote awareness of a very real and simple truth. Love is love. And we all deserve it.

Alex and Sammy are planning on getting married in London (Sam is from England). In doing so, they will receive the same legal rights and benefits as a heterosexual couple would and without as much complication involving the issues of immigration and same sex marriage once living there.
I really hope that eventually, our own country will be leading the way in absolute tolerance and acceptance of loving same sex relationships, where the rights and privileges of marriage are granted to all.





It was a true joy to get to spend the morning with Alex and Sammy...and to witness their happiness and joy over finding one another in this lifetime.
Their love is evident and our session was such a breeze in that their silliness, laughter, and shared moments of love and support gave me plenty to snap at.

I am really happy with the images and feel like we captured a bit of what is making them so happy these days in the face of challenge and hate.

*It's love*
true and simple

Congrats again Alex and Sam!
I wish you nothing but love.love.love.
And I hope you enjoy what we captured!