Country Farewells

Had to say goodbye to my lovely friend Janelle last month before she moved off to Wisconsin.
We had a smashing last in state hurrah though and, other than making a mini music video, we of course took some photos along the way.

Here are a few favorites. 



You're stunning Janelle. I really can't get over it.
So excited for you and this new season of life you're entering into!
This isn't really a goodbye but rather a so-long-for-now.
Get ready for me to come visit.
Love you heaps.




Places Pictured:

Blair

Meet Blair.
This is yet another favorite portrait session I've had the pleasure of doing recently!
Blair is, as you can see, just drop dead gorgeous.
We had a lovely time taking these photos, and caught just the right sort of perfect summer lighting to capture them in.
This shoot had a feel of a modern day snow white to me, what with Blair's red lips and dark hair in the woods. That and a touch of Alice In Wonderland too, because of the teacups and all. ;)
Either way, I love the way they turned out.
Hope you enjoy them too!

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The Chaos of A Dreamer

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It's the nature of a dream to be a little bit reckless or irresponsible.

I mentioned last week being challenged to dream bigger.
And so I've been doing just that.
It tends to be a little bit chaotic, my dreaming.
But in the best sort of way.
In the messy, do-and-think-and-create-anything-and-everything-as-bigly-and-beautifully-and-out-of-the-box-as-you-possibly-can kind of way.
Without order or rules or sensibility or practicality.
Because that's what dreams are supposed to be:
Big
Beautiful
Out of the box
They don't often make sense, and sometimes require you to go off the beaten path a little bit to go after them.
But that makes them that much more rewarding when you achieve them.
Don't you think?

Alex's Visit

Remember I mentioned a dear friend visiting me last month?
Well this dear friend is named Alex.
She and I have been pen pals for five years.
She's one of the kind of friends I've mentioned before. 
I miss her already and only wish she lived just a state or two closer so I could see her more often.
Here are a few photos from our adventures during her visit.
There were lots of them.
I rather love being a tourist in my own city.


Places Pictured:


I Gotta Say You Look Real Pretty All The Way From New York City

Brooklyn Bridge re-edit from this trip

My heart's been aching for New York City quite a lot lately. 
Maybe because I just read this book.
Maybe because I haven't been in over a year.
Maybe because this song keeps coming on my iPod.
Maybe because of Meagan's stunning photos from her most recent trip there.
Maybe all of the above.
But I need to go back soon.
I'm thinking in the fall I'll make a trip there.
My favorite season in one of my favorite cities?
Yes please.
Besides, I still have to take care of this to-do list.

A Summertime Playlist

Shot with 35mm film/ Minolta x-700

 Because music is sometimes what makes moments more tangible
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1. The Only Place - Best Coast
2. VCR - The xx 
3. Blood - The Middle East
4. Skinny Love - Bon Iver
5. Temptation - New Order
6. Can't Hardly Wait - The Replacements
7. Sea of Love - Cat Power
8. The Times They Are A-Changing - Bob Dylan
9.Howl - The Gaslight Anthem
10.They Can't Take That Away From Me - Billie Holiday
11. Beyond The Sea - Bobby Darrin
12. That's What's Up - Edward Sharpe And The Magnetic Zeros
13. Jammin - Bob Marley
14. Hold On - Alabama Shakes
15. Crazy - Hunter Hayes
16. Close Your Eyes And Count To Ten - Grouplove
17. Midnight City - M83
18. Pilot Me- Josh Garrels