07/14/2021
Gosh what a last 18 months it's been a test to be sure. As a United world, and Yes still the United States,
We have all suffered in someway. And the grief is shared around the world.so many in silence.
In a situation like we have all been through you can't help but look back and wonder, did I do enough, what did I do wrong, perhaps I wasn't as good as I thought I was, especially when faced with experiences that have pushed us to places we know exist but for me I steered away from.
It's why I picked wedding photography to specialize in.
I wanted to see joy, love, commitment and new beginnings.
I am proud to say I am nearly 2 decades in and Howie and I have had the privilege of working with some of the best vendors and most importantly clients that make what we do, that makes us wake up some days like we got ran over by a 18 wheeler.But those pains fade when you see the joy in the faces of proud parents and friends. And I don't just feel like it was all worth it. I know it.
Some know what a year. I don't typically share sad things because I try to focus on beauty and joy for my own sanity. Qnd the only tears at weddings should be happy ones.
And while I have to say I have been so lucky to have been part of the journey of so many weddings,, it puts everyone through the wringer, ywt despite the tired back and feet there are just some of those you walk out at the end of the night and feel like your family just expanded.
This year its been hard to see past my struggles, which is usually not the case, I usually know what I am doing a year or two from know, God willing.
But this year has been a little different and I struggled to find my path.
I have never been a quitter, but I'll be honest there have been moments this year I was at a loss..
But life is funny,, because sometimes just when you think you can't make it one more day, life knocks on your door and there are those special people who help stand you back up and hold you up, even of you are so stubborn you think you are standing but you're really just leaning against a wall sliding.
So those feelings I felt being part of something so special in journey through life in pictures, there are those who I think were sent to me because of the people I was supposed to be there for. But after a while I realize it's because one day I would need them in return.
Thank you Manira and Nishath, without hesitation or time between you guys have always been too good to be true... thank you for the for the calls, emails, qdvoce, shoulder,, and today the unexpected and beautiful flowers that remind me of just how much beauty resides in the world. Not in a park, or even a grand canyon, but in the hearts of people like you.
It's funny how someone shows up just at that moment they had no idea how much they were needed.
Words pale to thank you for listening to me, and being there, and so much more.
All my love,
Steph