Sunday, July 24, 2011
Happy 24th of July
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Madison - test shoot
Dear Madison,
Did we not have so much fun on this shoot?! It was fun putting on a wedding dress, getting all dolled up, taking pictures and seeing how beautiful your photos turned out. And I admit it was fun to see your dad freak out about seeing you in a wedding dress.
I just want to remind you that you are too young to be thinking about really wearing a wedding dress! hahah! You can dream about your wedding, your husband, and your wedding dress and you can try on mine any time you want, but I want you to dream as much or more about the other parts of your future, the parts where it is just you and the world. You have such a bright future ahead of you and you are so young. Maybe you are sick of being young. It always seems to me that you are old for your age (and you know that). Just don't grow up too fast. Take this time to allow yourself to really discover what is in your heart, and allow your life to unfold, rather than rushing it. Allow yourself to travel, play, laugh, and let your light shine and discover what it is your spirit is here to share with the world. Your aunt Kristy gave me the same advice (travel the world and play before you get married) and I just hope you slow down enough to actually do that... :)
One last thought, boys can be fun and it's fun being adored by them but you have to realize the beauty in your own heart. You are beautiful. But it's the boy that you allow to see past your gorgeous face and into your heart and see your spirit that will adore you forever. Take your time to find that guy that truley deserves you, because not many of them do!
Love your favorite aunt, Meili
Did we not have so much fun on this shoot?! It was fun putting on a wedding dress, getting all dolled up, taking pictures and seeing how beautiful your photos turned out. And I admit it was fun to see your dad freak out about seeing you in a wedding dress.
I just want to remind you that you are too young to be thinking about really wearing a wedding dress! hahah! You can dream about your wedding, your husband, and your wedding dress and you can try on mine any time you want, but I want you to dream as much or more about the other parts of your future, the parts where it is just you and the world. You have such a bright future ahead of you and you are so young. Maybe you are sick of being young. It always seems to me that you are old for your age (and you know that). Just don't grow up too fast. Take this time to allow yourself to really discover what is in your heart, and allow your life to unfold, rather than rushing it. Allow yourself to travel, play, laugh, and let your light shine and discover what it is your spirit is here to share with the world. Your aunt Kristy gave me the same advice (travel the world and play before you get married) and I just hope you slow down enough to actually do that... :)
One last thought, boys can be fun and it's fun being adored by them but you have to realize the beauty in your own heart. You are beautiful. But it's the boy that you allow to see past your gorgeous face and into your heart and see your spirit that will adore you forever. Take your time to find that guy that truley deserves you, because not many of them do!
Love your favorite aunt, Meili
These were taken for a bridal test shoot
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Mekayla Sweet Sixteen
Dear Mekayla,
Do you remember when we were photographing these, for your sweet sixteen, and I told you to just relax, let go of worrying about how you look and be your self, have fun and your true beauty will show? I just want you to know that you are a beautiful young woman and have grown up to be such an amazing person. But you have always been beautiful (beyond photos) and talented and loving and have such a way of making others feel your excitement for life.
I have known you your whole life. I'm sure when your parents tell you how beautiful you are you think "sure... you have to say that because you are my parents." (well I did when my parents did) But I am not your parent so I can tell you whatever I want. hehe! You have a beautiful heart. I know your dreams and hopes and the light you have to share. And it is beautiful and wonderful and bright. I am so blessed to know you and love that we are so close.
I am so grateful that I got to photograph you and feel honored that I get to share with others, through my photography, the light and beauty that I see in you. Always remember there is no one like you, and it is when you open your heart and allow it to shine that others will see how amazingly wonderful and beautiful you are. Always be yourself! You are beautiful!
Love your favorite aunt, Meili
Do you remember when we were photographing these, for your sweet sixteen, and I told you to just relax, let go of worrying about how you look and be your self, have fun and your true beauty will show? I just want you to know that you are a beautiful young woman and have grown up to be such an amazing person. But you have always been beautiful (beyond photos) and talented and loving and have such a way of making others feel your excitement for life.
I have known you your whole life. I'm sure when your parents tell you how beautiful you are you think "sure... you have to say that because you are my parents." (well I did when my parents did) But I am not your parent so I can tell you whatever I want. hehe! You have a beautiful heart. I know your dreams and hopes and the light you have to share. And it is beautiful and wonderful and bright. I am so blessed to know you and love that we are so close.
I am so grateful that I got to photograph you and feel honored that I get to share with others, through my photography, the light and beauty that I see in you. Always remember there is no one like you, and it is when you open your heart and allow it to shine that others will see how amazingly wonderful and beautiful you are. Always be yourself! You are beautiful!
Love your favorite aunt, Meili
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