"When I saw you I fell in love, and you smiled because you knew." ~ William Shakespeare

{Congratulations to Alison and Matthew Cooke}

It was such a gorgeous day for a wedding in downtown Skaneateles NY.

The Sherwood Inn was a lovely setting for family and friends to enjoy the special day.

Matt and Alison were so much fun to work with, totally laid back and enjoying every minute. While I could never pick a favorite picture from this day...I must say that the ones on the pier at the very last moments of daylight really make my heart happy!

Here's to a lifetime of blessings...

{xoxo}

Breeze....

Sometimes my job makes me sad. It's hard to be a photographer and not feel...for me it's impossible.

I was asked to photograph this handsome boy the other night and it was so emotional. Today was his last day here. 

I was honored to be able to witness the love between Breeze and his girl..

I hope this evenings sunset brings comfort to his family

knowing that he's surely running free in the most

beautiful pasture of all.

"Thank you for guarding my secrets, thank you for teaching me lessons my parents and teachers never could. Thank you for being the best listener in the world. 

Thank you for helping me fly.

Thank you for helping me face my fears, thank you for making me smile.

Thank you for showing me hard work really does pay off. Thank you for being my best friend...thank you for being my horse.

All the carrots in the world could never make up for the things you've done for me"~ Author unknown

{family}

"Remember when you go out into the world to keep your eyes and ears wide open. And be kind, love one another. Tell the truth. Always do your best. Listen to the big people and the little people. Explore new paths and have fun. Know that you are loved like crazy. Give thanks for all your blessings. Above all else, love and you will do wonderful things in this world."

sister{hood}

A long time ago I met a really great lady. Her name was Genevieve and she was hilarious and talented, sarcastic and witty...and very kind. 

We had this goofy friendship that was full of laughter and we told each other things that sometimes were hard to tell other people~she was a great listener, we "got" each other.

One of the things we used to tease about was us becoming family...she had a niece about the same age as my youngest brother...oh what a match that would be! Both of them were still in high school 

{and a little wild} but we thought it would be great.

So...here we are. 

Very many years later. My friend has since passed away.

That's the sad part of the story.

The sweet and beautiful part of the story is this...

My little brother is all grown up now, and just this past fall he married his best friend...

Genevieve.