Sentimental

I’m finding myself, this photo season, being sentimental.

I’m always sentimental. Tender hearted.

But more than usual.

Maybe because my life with my own son has changed a lot this summer. Moving into different stages.

Maybe it’s because of all the beautiful people who keep asking me back, year after year after year… to capture their life for just a little bit. And I see how EVERYONE’s kids are growing. Moving into different stages. Maybe it’s because I’ve been watching some of these kids grow for over 10 years now. Maybe it’s because some of the kids I’ve been shooting are now graduating….. maybe it’s because I crossed into a new decade of age, and with it came a whole rush of emotions.

Regardless, I’m sentimental.

And this family, is seriously special to me. I know that when I step out of the car, I’ll probably be greeted by a giant fluffy dog that I adore. I know I’ll get to smell the familiar Wyoming smells of the country. I know I’ll feel quiet for a little while and calm. I know that when I’m photographing mom with the kids that dad is standing behind me in aw that his life is sitting playing in a field in front of him. A life that was much different a few years ago. I love it when the little one holds my hand and leads me around his life. Shows me all the little things I might not notice.

So to them, and to all my families who have been with me.

Thank you.

And thank you for thinking nothing of it when I get teary eyed (you all have probably seen it at one time or another, and I’ll never apologize for it…..because that means you all are part of my awesome world.)