Emily Brontë
“Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree.”
Emily Brontë
This week was a busy one but we had time to get into this cozy autumn session with the Bradys! They came out sporting adorable flannels and the sweetest smiles that made this quick session so fun to do. And with the colorful fall foliage as our backdrop, taking memorable snaps of this beautiful family around this pretty little corner of the city was effortlessly easy.
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Some snaps from that lovely autumn afternoon.
One means nothing, and we're home free
Two means three and a diamond ring
Yeah, wonder what faith is going to decide
We're just sitting around waiting on two pink lines
Sitting around waiting on two pink lines.
Eric Church
A and S are welcoming a bouncing baby boy in a few months but for now, we get this lovely baby bump. This was a short and sweet session that started at home and ended in the little garden downstairs. We managed to snag some of the day's rays for these outdoor shots that captured how beautiful this corner of Fude is.
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A few shots from that afternoon.
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“Whoever loves much, performs much, and can accomplish much, and what is done in love is done well.”
― Vincent Van Gogh
Love is the ultimate thing to write about, from classic sonnets to prose to the modern tweet. And there's no better place to see it than in the eyes of a couple about to embark on the next big journey when they're in love.
D and M are getting married in a few months and naturally, a couples portrait before they get hitched! We did this in the park across the street from their apartment. A few close friends tagged along and I'm so glad they did. They provided laughter, entertainment, and a helping hand whenever I needed someone to hold up a prop, haha! We were also lucky because we had blue skies, great light, and an equally romantic sunset.
Five frames from that afternoon, just because I can't wait to make a longer post. :)
“Hands could be such expressive things.”
― Michael J. Sullivan,
Age of Myth
There's so much that I wanted to go right with the ceremony that we had last August. And although we were so happy with how everything turned out, I'd be lying if I said that I wouldn't change a thing. Because I would have changed SOOOOO many things, including having my Lolo there. But that's DIY weddings for you. The beauty sometimes lies in the imperfections, knowing that it's the people gathered who matter and being thankful for everything else that fit so perfectly according to the script that's in your head.
What I wouldn't change for anything in the world is our decision to make the giveaways ourselves. We wanted something natural and small enough for people to nibble on as they make their way home.
So we picked nuts!
Baking them was a milestone, too, since it was the first time that we used the home oven. Getting the thing to work required more than a few glances at the manual, but pretty soon our tiny house was awash in the comforting smells of baking almonds, walnuts, and peanuts. That's one memory of the days leading to August 18 that will remain with me, because it was just the two of us doing the scooping and filling and it was exactly how I'd imagined us doing it. The decision also made me discover how nuts make the perfect substitute for Pringles for those nights when I get bored and hungry.
This may not be that groundbreaking, couples' decision to be hands-on with certain aspects of their wedding. And I'm sure other couples have done far better jobs than we did with ours. But I'm glad we did, because the memories of choosing and making and stressing over things made the 18th so much more memorable.
I cannot fix on the hour, or the spot, or the look or the words, which laid the foundation.
It is too long ago.
I was in the middle before I knew that I had begun.”
― Jane Austen
Living in a foreign country for the better part of the year can be daunting and lonely. My first months in CQ were spent indoors. Although I love staying at home, there comes a point when it becomes stale and you crave for human interaction once again.
This is why JP and I are so blessed to find a group of like-minded people who come from where we come from, speak the same language, and love the same things we do. M and C hold a special place in my heart because they were the ones who basically taught me the ropes about living in this big and beautiful city, from how and where to buy a SIM card to where to go for a haircut and everything in between. Honestly, we enjoy living in this city so much because of them and the family that they welcomed us into. And for that, I will forever be grateful.
“If it’s the last kiss, we’d better make it last.
I hope you don’t have anywhere to be, because I have the rest of my life free.”
― Jarod Kintz
This Book is Not FOR SALE
Friends Rudylen and Fitz tied the knot at the beginning of the year (time just whizzes right by you when you're not looking!) and it's only now that I've been able to post a few frames from that beautiful day. I assisted as the second shooter which gave me a chance to peek at how they each prepared, anticipation showing in their faces as Rudy put on make-up and Fitz put on his cuff links. I have nothing but the hope for a marriage full of adventure and love for these guys because they truly deserve it!
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