Viva la Vida.
"I have found that if you love life, life will love you back." - Arthur Rubinstein
Bloom...
"May my soul bloom in love for all existence." ~ Rudolph Steiner
Becca + Evan... Married!
Fall is my favorite time of year, and we couldn't have asked for a better day for Becca and Evan's Vail valley wedding. The air was crisp, yet warm, and everyone was overjoyed to celebrate the happy couple. There was laughter, tears of joy, delectable dining (thanks Vista!), and inspired moves on the dance floor.
A big thank you to Tess Polivka for your assistance... you rock!
Journey...
"Life is pure adventure, and the sooner we realize that, the sooner we will be able to treat life as art." - Maya Angelou
Dreaming...
"Sometimes on the way to your dream, you get lost and find a better one." - Lisa Hammond
Rebecca + Evan (part 2)
This was a special afternoon. The light was dreamy, a slight breeze kept those pesky mosquitoes (mostly) at bay, and Rebecca and Evan brought the love. It was my first engagement session at Chatfield Resevoir, and I will be back. The car was a sweet bonus (more about that later). How fun to play with a Model A!
Mt. Massive
I miss this view!
Friends as Superheroes...
Friends are the superheroes of life. Their powers are more subtle than Superman, but no less dynamic. They possess the ability to make us laugh in times of sadness, listen in ways that make us feel important, help us see (and appreciate!) the brilliant absurdities of life, and feel connected to something bigger than ourselves.
This month I lost one of my heroines. She departed as mythically as she lived. She was a light in the world; enchanting all she met with her grace, warmth and humor. We were college roomates and friends for twenty-two years. As I try to comprehend the loss, I ask myself "what would Carrie do?" She always knew the perfect thing to say... a balance between pragmatic wisdom, and wit. How do we get through this in a meaningful way? I feel awkward and raw.
In the weeks that have passed, I have been comforted by the show of support for her family, the reunion of old friends, and our capacity for love and humor in the face of grief. There have been some breathtakingly beautiful moments. Our journey is just beginning; we will ache for a long time. In the meantime, I will strive to meet each day with an open heart, practice kindness with myself (and others), and keep looking for the delighfully wacky in life.
Goodbye, my friend.
Happy Summer.
Friends recently gathered to celebrate a birthday, and learn a little more about the art of wine tasting. It was the perfect combination of weather, food and company that made for a memorable summer night. I hope there are many more to come. Happy summer! Cheers.
Cake!
I love cake. There, I said it. It's one of my favorite elements of a wedding day. I love the decadence, the (often) innovative designs, and a sugar rush at the end of a long day. I won a cake decorating lesson at a silent auction. I was curious, and my friend Caroline joined me. Julia taught us how to: level the cakes, frost, and add colorful accents. We had a laissez-faire style and, in the end, our cakes had a Dr. Seuss quality... colorful, a little wacky, and fun. I have an even greater respect now for those elegant towers of confection.
Happy Mother's Day...
I believe in the compelling power of love. I do not understand it. I believe it to be the most fragrant blossom of all this thorny existence. -Theodore Dreiser
Shine...
/SHīn/
V. 1. To emit light.2. To be bright by reflection of light 3. To distinguish oneself in an activity or a field; excel. 4. To be immediately apparent: Delight shone in her eyes.
Inspired by Sue Bryce, I have combined her excellent posing cues with my love of natural light. The result: consistently finding my client's inner shine in their portraits. I love that!
Carolyn...
Carolyn is lovely and easy to photograph... but what made our brief session extra special was our location. We used the empty rooms of her home as our studio. Carolyn and her husband are expecting their second son shortly, and they are moving to accommodate their growing family. It was four days before closing, and a chance to say goodbye to the home where it all began.
Faces...
I love when I can have an infant's mom standing just behind me to help generate some expressions... works like a charm.
Happy New Year!
Cheers! Liz
Flower Power...
"Wherever you go, go with all your heart." - Confucius
Happy Holidays...
"Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it." - Rumi
This holiday season I've been feeling a little exposed, silly, and off-kilter... much like the first impression of this wee Christmas tree. To my chagrin, I'd started to simmer in the pressure of holiday expectations - drat. I revisited the sweet shrub, and it was a Christmas miracle! My head and heart softened with the absurdity of it all. I began to wonder about all the people who had lovingly decorated and viewed it (who put on the teeth?!). In turn, I was reminded of my own community who celebrate and decorate life with me - a true gift of brilliant folks who turn the mundane into magic. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
