Happy Anniversary

In today's society...fast-paced, race to top, instant gratification...you are often hard-pressed to find those that have chosen to swim upstream, so to speak.  Those that have the character, integrity, and determination to go after something because they see the long-term...the BIG picture...they seem to know what really matters in life. 

I was honored to meet such people recently.  They were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.  Now, although they acted as sweet and loving as you would expect someone who is celebrating such an occasion, I would be niave to think that life has just been a piece of cake for them...and yet, here they are, still together, still holding hands, still choosing to see the best in life, the best in each other. 

If I could just bottle up some of that insight...that purposeful living...for when life gets hard...not only do I know that I'd come out stronger, but goodness, I could sell that for millions don't ya think???

I don't often hold indoor photo sessions...especially for large groups...I'm a natural light photographer...kinda makes it hard when you're indoors, it's cloudy and there aren't many windows...

Let's just say that we didn't let it stop me this time around...suffice it to say, they were gracious enough to even take out a screen in the window so I could climb through...how's that for innovative? (or out of my mind, I'll let you decide)

It was worth it though...how could I turn down an opportunity to meet up with such people?  It was truly an honor...and I"m beyond thankful that I did:)

We had some time to do some individual family shots and fun times with these sweet models:)