With the busy year I had, my photographer colleagues had an equally if not a busier year than I (and some how THEY manage to blog; you can roll your eyes now because I am) so we decided that a Year End Weekend Excursion was the only way to actually get some time to bond with friends, grab a camera to snap pictures of things and each other just for the pure joy of celebrating each other as artists, photographers as well as one dynamic group of women.
These women all have so many characteristics and attributes that envelop them that it was extremely difficult to choose a single word to place in front of them, essentially defining how you see them, then snap a picture but that’s exactly what Hope thought would be a vastly fun activity. And it was, except for the noodles that I have in my head for brain matter these days. I was terribly limited in the words I choose for these women but I went with my gut, sometimes choosing the most simplistic language and other times stretching ever so slightly out on the vocabulary limb. To compensate for my Noodle Head, I want to elaborate on each of these images just a tad with a few more words that I think every one of these women share.
Amy. Loving.
Amy has such a bright spirit that you can’t help feel nothing but love and warmth when you are around her. She bubbles with joy and laughter and radiates happiness. She feels deeply and when you talk with her, you know she’s truly there with you. A very passionate, loving woman.
Hope. Authentic.
She is who she says she is, and she is true. Hope is very genuine about who she is and what she creates as a photographer, a mom, a wife and a friend. She will always speak with integrity and strength and each word is saturated with a reflection of her own heart and emotions. She wears her heart on the outside, walks with her gut and sees the world with an expressive eye. You won’t meet more of an authentic, dynamic woman than Hope.
Amber. Inspired.
Amber breathes inspiration. She sees it in every angle of the world around her. One look at her photography and you can feel the talent emanated from her images. One conversation with her and you can see the passion and zest she has all coated in pure sweetness. She makes you feel so inspired that you want to dance in the rain with her. Beautiful Amber.
Lareina. Considerate.
A kindness eludes from Lareina that is nothing but honest and gentle. She defines the word ‘kind’ but I think that she is above all the most considerate person I have ever met. She is charitable, she is generous, she is compassionate, and she is thoughtful. Not to mention that she can make you laugh and smile at any moment. Lareina is the most approachable woman that when you meet her, you know you’ve made an instant friend.
Lisa. Dedicated.
Lisa is a very dedicated to her family, her job, her photography and her friends but it’s her dedication to sincerity, loyalty, truthfulness, and her giving heart that made me think of this word for her. It’s not easy to be consistent when you go through life but you know with Lisa that no matter what she goes through or what comes her way, she will dig in deep and come out with gracefulness. She scatters confidence when she walks and brings such a positive energy to the world. Lisa is wholehearted.
Christine. Genuine.
As soon as I looked over at Christine I knew no other word that could encompass such a true person. Christine is one of the most infectious people I have ever met sprinkling her happiness, beauty, wit, and her charm on every person in the room. Her charismatic personality is unmistakable but it is also evident she lives her life with integrity, strength, and genuineness. She cares deeply for all that surrounds her and can somehow magically capture that behind the lens. Christine makes me happy.
In fact this whole weekend made me happy. I loved everything about the getaway. The people, the cameras, the photos, but mostly I loved the quiet, stillness and the crispy, cold air smelling of wood burning stoves. It was a beautiful weekend filled with an incredible peace and serenity. I can’t wait until the next one when more incredible woman can join us!
To view more photos from the weekend, feel free to click on any image in this post!
