Fly On The Wall
April 16, 2024
When people who are thinking of having me photograph their wedding ask me to explain how I approach the events of the day, I say,
The spring leaves show me new ideas and hopeful birth amongst uncertainty. Love carries on as seasons change. I light a fire and toss in those old twigs – they are happy to move on to become dust. Rain washes away the tears and renews spirits. Celebrations repeat traditions with new cast members singing the same songs we’ve always heard, and we all clap and hug and eat delicious cake and give gifts because it feels good to be together – all this wonderful appreciation and love. We watch and gasp at an eclipse, and far away the sand and waves listen to the moon, tides tell the time, people come and go, and life is so amazing and beautiful.
When people who are thinking of having me photograph their wedding ask me to explain how I approach the events of the day, I say,
I posted a picture on Facebook and asked my friends to write a Mary Oliver inspired poem to go along with it. This is one
The tiny little ballet slippers were held very carefully in a special bag, brought from home after being stashed in the back of a drawer