Generations

When I photograph several generations together I like to watch Mom and Dad and consider what they might be thinking as they gather with their brood, each of their children unique yet still having those family similarities. They gather their grandchildren around them - the numbers growing each year - and I think about how proud they most be that a new generation is carrying on their legacy. I wonder do they feel a sense of accomplishment, of pride or is it relief. I think it must be a little of all three.

The time when I will be gathering with my children and my children's children seems a long time away yet I know that the time will pass quickly. And while our group won't be as large, I hope it will be as close, as loving and as fun!

Enjoy!

Anukina & Daniel - Married

What a wonderful wedding and I am so lucky to get to relive it as I process all of their images. The day started as most weddings do with the bride and bridesmaids paying careful attention to their makeup, hair, accessories, dresses...and the groom and his men hanging out until it was finally time to don their suits. We had some beautiful December weather for formals then headed back to the bride's house for an exciting and at the same time moving Assyrian tradition including fantastic music, a house full of dancing and the best man bribing the gatekeeper (read bride's cousin) to take the bride to the wedding.

As if the day could get any better, Anukina and Daniel's ceremony was perfectly beautiful, at times humorous, reverent and the perfect prelude to a reception where everyone, young and old, shy and bold had a great time dancing the night away.

All in all, the perfect first day of the new chapter in Anukina and Daniel's life together. We're so thankful and honored to have been invited to be a part of it all.

Enjoy!

Anukina & Daniel - Teaser

I have an internal rule that I post one, just one, teaser image from weddings while I am processing the images. Well, as they say, rules are meant to be broken. I couldn't pick just one from this amazing wedding. So here are three to tide you over for a week or so while I continue to process.

If you know this couple and you were there for the big day you already know how amazing it was - a wonderful combination of love, tradition and fun - and if you don't know them or you weren't there, you'll want to stay tuned because there are many great images to come.

For now...enjoy!