“Sometimes you have to stop worrying, wondering and doubting. Have faith that things will workout, maybe not how you planned, but just how its meant to be.”

The struggle is sometimes the most beautiful part of the story. Recently I took a huge leap of faith opening the doors to a studio space, this change opens opportunities to photograph even more amazing and beautiful people. With every big decision comes varying degrees of emotion. Add to that a little family crisis and it can be almost overwhelming, feeling like its going to swallow you whole. As most of you know I always jump two feet in, I don’t do small, little bit. If I believe in it, then anything is possible for me. But even with all that faith it can be exhausting to stay true and persevere.

Since nothing is ever done on a small scale, I was working on a top secret project in the background. As the project day approached the wheels on the bus started to fall off. Reeling from the changes I scrambled to come up with plan B, when a co-conspirator in the project offered his Dad as a subject. Immediately I jumped at it.. not knowing a thing about his father, I just knew that we would work it out. Its amazing how the universe takes care of us, just when you literally think you can’t handle anymore it drops a little nugget in your lap to help. The bigger reward came later when I met this kind hearted gentleman with a beautiful soul. He wore his Packer’s hoodie, a recent gift from his son, he joked about being a tough subject, that he wasn’t photogenic like the previous subjects. I listened. I heard the nerves. Then I asked about his story.. and the magic happened.

This man met the love of his life over 33 years ago.. it was an office romance. He was the established sales guy with the fancy car and she was the new receptionist with the bright smile. Before long he had swept her off her feet. They have two beautiful children and two grandchildren. Life hasn’t always been easy for this father but he has rode the roller coaster of life with love in his heart and a strong faith. It may of been a short session but it was certainly sweet. Thanks for stepping up to help a girl out.

“There are far better things ahead then any we leave behind.” – C.S. Lewis

“People come into your life for a reason, season or a lifetime.” Back in the summer while building my DISCOVER brand I gave people the opportunity to nominate someone special for a DISCOVER session. The stories submitted were inspiring and heart warming. I was so moved I chose to photograph more than one, as I truly felt they all deserved this unique gift. The sessions were amazing, it is always a wonderful experience connecting with another human being, but one really stuck with me. It was actually life changing for me, the session itself can not truly be described with words. The images have always spoken for themselves.. please check them out HERE.

So naturally my first instinct was to connect with this beautiful soul once again when I was planning a top secret project in the new studio. Lucky me, she jumped at the opportunity. The circumstances may of been a little different this time, but photographing this incredible woman just 6 months after the last time was once again very powerful. She has a light that just shines from the inside out. Her smile is infectious and I am proud to be a friend of this amazing soul. If you want to learn more about this incredible woman and her journey you will have to checkout her personal blog: My Crowded Canoe

Thanks Robyn for your support, encouragement and being you! You have a beautiful gift within you and I am so grateful to capture it.

Thanks for stopping by the blog, I just personally wanted to invite you to the OPEN HOUSE at the new studio! Stop by for some beverages, snacks, great photos and lots of chat.