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I met Jen and Brent in the Fulton taproom in NE Minneapolis and enjoyed some beer and great conversation before heading out to explore the neighborhood and eventually making our way to a Twins game. We had the quintessential midwest Summer evening and although the Twins lost, I came away with some great images of an even greater couple. Be on the lookout for this couples intimate, Saint Dinette restaurant wedding, too. It was a good one. Thanks for the support everyone.
Thank you to everyone who put themselves in front of my camera this year and to those who helped behind the scenes. Its strange how every year feels like it just keeps getting better. Or, is it just the connections are going deeper and producing more growth each year? I'm not really sure, but its always frightening thinking of how to keep momentum going from year to year. Its easy during the slow months to feel like everything is coming to a halt and the next year will be worse. But, it has never ended up that way. These year end posts are a great reminder to me, personally, that every year is and will be full. Full of moments and emotion. Full of amazing people and places. Full of Gods sustaining and preparing grace for what lies ahead.
After going through my sessions, weddings and personal stuff, I decided to split my post into monochrome images and color images (color post to follow soon). I'm not really sure why, but some of it has to do with wanting to give each their own platform. So, I'm going to start with my favorite. There is a timeless aspect to b/w photography, but I tend to love it mostly because it forces me to look beyond the gorgeousness of a sunset and the complexity of color. It forces me to rely on light and composition...and moments become stripped down and less distracting. I also developed over 100 rolls of b/w film this year, at home, and that has given me a sort of affection toward the whole process. So, here's to hours spent mixing chemicals and scanning film with eager expectation. Here's to everyone who opened up their life to my cameras and my desire to document it all.
Thank you.
In this whole world, there is one person I will always see in full color, with all her complexities, brilliance, love and support.
Michelle, I love you.
photo by my friend, Mike.
We explored a new place where the river carves its own path and long before paved trails or manicured lawns, the land was breathing and changing with its own rhythm. Ancient oak trees and dry flood plains set the stage. Youthful adventure. Finding insects and sticks while enjoying the warmth of the Fall sun on our faces. Just another casual family session, but so inspiring to me. I love this job for many reasons, but its such joy for me to observe and create using photography. For everyone who helps make this possible...THANK YOU.
