This morning I had the absolutely joyous [yes, joyous, I really used that word] experience of photographing my best friend from college [settle down K&A, I know, there were 3 of you]. And her excellent husband [also from college... but we didn't know him]. And their yummy baby. It was such a really awesome few hours. We got to shoot at Nina’s house, which has really great light [and it's just very cool and very Boston]. And I like Nina a lot [and yes, her husband is from college too, but we didn't know him either. we must not have known any boys.]. I was accompanied by a dear friend who has recently found her way back into my life and that is a bonus [and yes, there is another college connection there too]. It was a lot of 6 degrees going on, leading me to believe that all roads really do lead back to Hobart College. You know I get so giddy, and chatty, when people come back into my life, and so I was just in my element. Not only that, it means so much to me that I can photograph people and hopefully give them the gift of stopping time, just for one small moment. And I hope that Remy & John, and someday Taylor, will look at these and say “we were just so happy that morning!” and I hope that happiness stays.
Remy & John, I know that parenting is the hardest job you’ll ever love. It can reduce you to tears, of frustration and joy, all in an instant. And you wonder where your sleep went. And your life. And sometimes your marriage. But you also know that the sum of those parts can’t even begin to equal what you’ve gained with Taylor. You guys look so peaceful together, like really good parents. And it goes so fast. And these are the little things. And they are so important. And now I just getting cheesy. But really, Remy, you are a beautiful mom and I am so happy I got to spend some time with you guys. And John [why do I call you Jake in my head?], thank you for taking off your clothes.
Love.
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