Most love the first snowfall of the season. All that is brown and grey and dirty turns a crisp, bright white. Suddenly, everything is transformed into a snow globe sort of world. Well, I often sit inside on these days feeling like a lame photographer who never gets to shoot in such unique conditions. This year, the first snowfall was forecasted and I instantly put a call out on FB for anyone who might want to book a spur of the moment session with me and I'm so grateful Eric and Becca responded with such excitement. I was blown away and reminded of how amazing this job is. This session is a perfect example of why I love photographing families. I love the individual personalities and family dynamics that come out while spending an hour or two with everyone. Often, I leave family sessions desiring even more time with everyone because I want that perfect portrait that represents who each person truly is, but I also love the challenge of creating in a small window of time. So much of our life is made up of smaller events or situations and when combined as a whole, shape who we are and how we live out our lives. We are all changing and heading in some direction. I really like the direction this family is headed and I'm blown away they had me out to document this single hour of their lives. Thanks for the support everyone. I'd love to book more family or portrait sessions this Winter. Don't be afraid of the snow and cold. We can stay inside if you want and it'll be great as you'll soon find out...more posts coming soon.

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.