Beth & Jeff ~ June 8, 2012

I had to start with this. Background... 

I babysat these three sweet, beautiful girls, Cynthia, Beth Ann and Raechel when I was 15 years old. I don't know how to explain the impact they had on me and my career.  These girls were different, not like other kids. They were smart and strong and innocent and wise and I wanted to find a way to put that onto paper.  I decided what I wanted to be when I grew up and got my first real camera at 15 too. These girls helped to form the kind of photographer I would be.  What an incredible feeling to photograph the wedding of a girl who helped shape me. And by her side, two women of honor, her sisters who also hold a place of honor in my heart. I love you girls and I thank you for all you did to help me become who I am today. 

When I met Beth, she was 6 years old.  Poised and self assured, smart and careful,  pensive and extraordinary. A woman in a little girl's frame.  I wondered then what kind of a woman she would be when she actually was a woman. She is still all of those things and so much more and what an incredibly stunning bride. 

The wedding day was perfect. Beth and Jeff were calm and certain. The bridal party was fun and easy and supportive. The feeling was right, everything was exactly the way it should have been. No hiccups or second glances. Just together. Jeff told me at the end of the night that he wakes up every morning thankful that Beth is in his life. It's that simple.  I hope you both wake up that way every day of forever! I had such a wonderful time with you both. Thank you so much for including me. Thank you to your family and friends for coming together to create a magical day that I got to document! Congratulations Beth and Jeff!