Weddings
Engagements
Portraits
Posted on June 26, 2010
Taken while freelensing. Nikon 50mm f/1.8 at f/11, 1/160, with speedlight, from above, on TTL. Yay! I’ll be expecting calls from Tiffany’s to do their ad campaigns…any day now.
Posted on June 17, 2010
My First Year in Wyoming
A year of laughs…
Some days we laugh. For no reason at all. Sometimes we may laugh because someone told a joke, or because we saw a funny movie. But other times, we laugh because we just enjoy being with one another.
The past year has cemented the idea that Tristan and I make a kick ass team. When one is weak, the other is a support. When one is sad, the other makes silly faces. Moving across the country with the idea and hopes that this would work out was truly risky. I haven’t looked back.
A year of tears…
To say that the transition from a urban area of 5 million+ to a small city of 27,000 was an easy one would be a complete and utter lie. I never really appreciated the comfort of convenience. In Pennsylvania, I had choices upon choices of any products my mind could dream up. (Don’t even get me started on produce…or in Wyoming’s case, lack of.) Not only did I have a Target, I had a choice of Targets. (Yes, two within 5 miles of each other.) It quite different to drive 50 miles if I want to shop anywhere other than Walmart.
Wyoming is known for having lots of wide open spaces. There’s a reason for that. Our first snowfall was in October and our last snow was late May (keep your fingers crossed). We’ve had wind, sub-zero temps, ice, and loads of unplowed streets. If it’s not 3rd Street or Grand Avenue (the two main streets in town), it’s not plowed. I learned quickly why so many people drive large vehicles. My car got stuck many times because of the snow, the ice and the extremely deep gutters.
A year of adventure…
Together, we traveled 2,395 miles from Exton, PA to Laramie, WY. We saw Niagara Falls, stopped in Toronto, and drove through the UP (Upper Pennisula of Michigan…our favorite!). We ate cheese curds in Wisconsin, rode the rides at Mall of America, and had our pictures taken with the presidents at Mount Rushmore.
In the last year, Tristan and I have gone camping in 40 mph winds (he woke up every half an hour by the wind pounding against the tent; I slept like a log and woke up to enjoy the sunrise.) We went snowboarding almost every weekend this winter (I’m actually getting good!) For our most recent adventure, we bought a rice cooker on impulse and have eated rice every day for the last week. Love it!
A year of fears…
Like the time Tristan was away for two weeks and I saw a spider walk across the floor and underneath the dresser. I slept with the light on for the next couple of days.
But most importantly, a year of joy…
Right before Tristan proposed, I had moment of extreme anticipation. Even though we had talked about getting married several times and I knew that he had the ring, my breath lightened and my heart quickened. My mind raced with thoughts of “This is actually it. This is THE moment. He’s going to propose!”
Tristan, thank you for a year of laughs and joy. Here’s hoping for 50 more! 
Photo by our wonderful engagement photographer: Mandy Brown of Mandalay Images.
Posted on June 3, 2010
As a photographer and an artist, I love to play, experiment, learn and improve. So, I decided to start a new series called “For the Love of Photography”, where I’ll post my adventures. Come along!
| Send this post to a friend
| Leave a Comment
Posted on June 2, 2010
My car beat 200,000! For some of you, this might not be a big deal…for others, this might mean it’s time to get a new car. For me, this means that my car is built to last. I have a love affair with my car. It was with me in Philadelphia when I went to Temple University. It drove with me into the Kensington neighborhood of North Philly, when I worked with inner city teens and taught them media literacy. (My car suffered a paint ball attack from that.) Whenever I drove to an interview and arrived an hour early because I hated the idea of being a minute late, my car sat with me at a local supermarket. And waited.
My car and I have been in the hustle and bustle of New York City and stranded on the interstate for 8 hours (in the smack dab middle of the night). We’ve driven cross country three times. She was there when I met the man I thought I was going to marry…and when I packed up my whole entire life to move to Wyoming and start a life with this man, she was there.
My car is my sanctuary. A zen garden of sorts. No matter what is going on outside, when I sit in my car, I am calm and happy. So, happy mileage day to my 1998 Toyota Camry, who I endearingly call Cam.
And here are some of our travels…
Posted on June 1, 2010
I want to make a list of goals for June. It has to be a list of things I’ll actually accomplish, however small. The idea is that feeling accomplished and being able to check things off the list will motivate me to accomplish other, more difficult tasks. The only issue I run across when coming up with a to do list is that June is already insanely busy. Every weekend is filled to the brim with things to do. Every weeknight is filled with things that didn’t get done over the weekend (you know, all the fun stuff like doing laundry, paying bills, etc).
And where does “Enjoy Being Engaged” fit into that list? It’s something I value highly, and I often feel engaged couples miss out. This is the time to enjoy being with each other and being in love. It’s time for adventure, mystique, and pure joy.
So, maybe my list for June should be about things that I want to do…rather than things that have to be done.
Goals for June:
- Visit a new town in Wyoming.
- Go for a hike.
- Spend an evening after work in the park.
- Bike to work.
I like that list. Short, simple, and easy to accomplish. Happy June! (Winter is finally over in Wyoming!!!!)