{When They Meet} Mesa, AZ Wedding Photographer

“Laughter is carbonated holiness.”
― Anne Lamott

Another shot from my dear friend's wedding. This one jumped at me as it was right after they were joined in front of the pastor at the beginning of the ceremony. The laughter, love and joy practically jumped into my camera and clearly displays the start of something beautiful. And yes, I do, on a side note, believe that laughter is indeed holy:)

{Timeless} Mesa, AZ Wedding Photographer

“A friend is one that knows you as you are, understands where you have been, accepts what you have become, and still, gently allows you to grow.”
― William Shakespeare

Just had to post a sneak picture from the lovely wedding from yesterday. These two lovely women have been friends since well, forever. I have learned so much from both and watching the love they have for each other.

{A Rose by any other name} December Gratitude Challenge

“We have to recognise that there cannot be relationships unless there is commitment, unless there is loyalty, unless there is love, patience, persistence.”
― Cornel West, Breaking Bread: Insurgent Black Intellectual Life

Thankful today for the beautiful friends like my dear friends Rose, Brandy, Nadina,Kathy, Alan, Emily,Michael, Earl, The Finley Fam, Kolby, Lisa, Sarah, Owen Fam, Joshua ,My parents, Jessica, Barb, Vicki and others who thick and thin and messy and tears stuck by me during this messy and nasty divorce. Not many have the virtue of loyalty, myself included, at times. But hold the ones that do have close to your heart. Tightly. And I know I left out many including the fine people I met on the road...

Tomorrow, I have the privilege of photography my lovely friends wedding. I could not be more blessed.

Happy New Year and blessings!

{Dust Storm} Mesa, AZ Fine Art Photographer

But still, like dust, I'll rise.
-Maya Angelou