When we arrived at this beautiful lavender field for their engagement session, we were met by rain. It didn’t stop us from diving right into these gorgeous blooms though! Despite the rainy start, the clouds parted and the sun peeked out for the most beautiful golden sunset we could have asked for.

Since becoming a mom I’ve grown to appreciate photography so much more than I ever knew I could. I understand more fully that this craft is not just about creating treasured art, but documenting treasured moments. I’ve learned to find beauty not in a perfectly composed and meticulously planned frame, but in the movement, the emotion, the authenticity of the moment that the image represents. Kids will do that to you, ya know? Teach you to find joy in the simplest of things, to let go of the things you can’t control, and to allow yourself to stand in awe of everyday moments.