02/08/2024
After our studio time in Seattle (images in last post), we thought it would be fun to go to the beach for quick moment near the water.
I think we both thought we would have a little bit of light and some pleasant weather with the sun setting - but we found ourselves at the beach nearly dark. with MAJOR gusts of wind. with water crashing to the shore. with major cold too. (3rd slide)
I looked at Amy and yelled through wind, “if you are down - I’m down!” and she yelled with a huge smile “i almost like this better.”
We got onto the rocks near the water and magic happened. Amy said she loved the metaphor of the moment: feeling totally at peace in the middle of a storm. Feeling an urge to ‘surrender’ (6th slide), breathe, and take it all in.
There were moments of silent prayers, deep breathes, and ultimately ending 30 mins later with lots of giggles in the rain trying to find our way to the parking lot in the dark.
These are the moments are that are unplanned - and the ones that have potential to be the most impactful. Healing, hope, surrender, and peace can be found in the most unexpected places . To have that happen on UniquelyMade shoots are something that even, I, can’t predict sometimes.
But I *do* know that when there’s a safe space held for testimony, speaking truth over lies, healing, and just *fun*…some really beautiful moments can happen and be captured.
Thank you Amy, for trusting me to photograph you and be invited in this space. You are a force. A fierce friend. A gentle spirit in the storm for others. This is just the beginning! 🥹✨❤️
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