The past days were filled with two weddings, two castles (yeah I am the luckiest) and two special days. A shooting for the first time with two horses, which was always a dream of mine. You know, to do horse shootings. Gah!!
And all of this was wonderful & every morning I got up with butterflies in my stomach. But you know something? It was not the incredible gorgeous locations or the wedding gowns, which made it special.
For the first time, I signed a contract with the best man. I never sign contracts with a couple I have not met before. Since I believe in creating my best work, when I know the couple & their story. I fly high when we connect & share giggles in advance. This time, I made an exception. The groom’s Mamma had passed away only very recently & they had rescheduled it all. The best man sat on my couch & my heart, of course I would fill in. I was honoured beyond words, to be close by, to witness, to keep my eyes looking & see incredibly precious family moments. Hands held a little longer, eyes red, the couple sneaking occasional moments of turning away & holding each other. Those are the moments I do not dream about, but when I get to witness this… The love, the pain, the holding & the beauty in between. Then I know, I am doing what I was meant to do. I savour each second & keep them in my heart.
And as we said goodbye the next night, we saw how the grandparents of the bride were holding hands all evening long. We mentioned it to the groom & he turned to us. Yes, they are truly the best. They adopted me. He grinned. I have lost all of my grandparents & they told me I can call them granny & grandpa. There, we melted on the spot. We have the best job in the world. 
Location scouting with my lovely assistant.
And the blackberry picking in the morning, remember?
Have a great new week!!!
