It started out a normal evening. I was sitting at my desk attempting homework, listening to Pandora, considering going to the gym, and eating a granola bar. (Yes, I multi-task). I’ve been really homesick the past few days, which in turn causes me to turn on my auto pilot and go through my days slightly lifeless. That’s when Jer Nelsen (a totally awesome photographer and friend who graduated from IWU last year) called. He was looking for someone to assist him with an engagement shoot. I saw my chance to avoid homework, and I jumped on it.
Turns out, this was exactly what I needed. The fresh, crisp fall air, the leaves giving exquisite pops of color to an otherwise dreary sky, a couple deep in love, and my camera. I had become so wrapped up in school and pushing myself and counting down the days till Thanksgiving break that I had lost sight of why I’m doing all of this. (And by this I mean school). It is tough right now – really tough. In the end, though, it will be worth it, because I will be a better photographer, and a better person, for doing it. I had lost sight of that, but tonight I remembered. I remembered how much I adore capturing absolute love between two people. I am captivated by the beauty of it. And I can’t wait for the years to come when I will get to experience and share and celebrate that love constantly. Makes me giddy! So without further a-do, here are a few of my favorites from the shoot that helped me remember.
(Thank you again, Jer, for letting me tag along. It might not seem like a big deal to you, but it was a big deal to me, and I truly appreciate it.)
