but.

somehow by the end of candace and eric’s day, my energy came back. something about their love, the excitement of their friends and family, rejuvenated me.  i seriously drove home asking myself how in the world that just happened. and for that i can’t thank them enough.

well you see, carl and ashmae, the one’s gussied up in this post, contrary to what the pictures portray, are not married…..yet. the magic happens this weekend. but you know what else is happening this weekend? the annual moore family reunion! (here we are putting two and two together again) So this couple, who happen to also equal the definition of loveliness

by

the

way,

and I wanted to do a session together anyway.  that way carl and ashmae can use some of the pictures from our session at the very wedding reception i sadly will have to miss. you follow? if not, who cares?! just look at the pictures….

i hope their children have eyes…

oh, hello, we are just being cute on the steps…

a lot of cheek kissing happened, which i think brings us up to the rating of G -

no, she’s not going to san franscisco.

no jokes, just look at the pretty girl.

me: “hey guys be serious!” them: “pshhhh… (laughter ensues)………………….but then………………….they humor me.

but one word comes to mind, and that word is adorable (why are you laughing?)

there has to be heart forming somewhere in this picture…

did you see those stairs? much too steep to risk an untied shoe.

sun-streaked is the new black.

even their shadows are in love…

more sun, more shadows, more love.

dandelion. i can’t think of anything else to write but dandelion.

i call this one, “cake toppers.”

okay, drop that minus, we’re headed in the rated G direction.

never mind, but still so pretty.

harsh light can be fun sometimes. and these guys can be fun too.

what?! new location! didn’t see that one coming did you?

looking back…

i. just. love. this. shot.

and you thought you’d seen the last of the dandelions.

skittles, i’m watching for your phone call. taste the rainbow, anyone?

it started to get dark…

so we had to strike the poses while the sun was their for the striking.

more.

best for last, in my not so humble opinion.

feel

the

love.

thanks carl and ashmae! good luck this weekend!

i sorta wish this family could be reincarnated and come back to all my sessions as other families.

with every family i meet, i feel a little sad when we part. i feel like i get an hour or so to pick up on their family vibe, so to speak, to find out what they’re really about, and to try and capture that with my camera. what i find is unique and special in every family. then its see you later (maybe, maybe not). and my heart feels sort of heavy about it. what can i say, i attach easily like the puppy that follows you home. i guess its a good thing these guys don’t live in provo, afterall.