what do you see?

i recently became aware of something my sister-in-law wrote to describe her feelings of her daughter as she viewed a photograph i took a few years back. i was moved. i take pictures because i love to-i never really stopped to think about what my images mean to others-i never imagined they would provoke such feelings-i just wanted to share it with all of you! thank you amy for allowing me to post something so private and special to you. thank you katie for letting aunt mindy capture you in this photograph-this image will always be special to me.

"When I look at this picture, I am in awe of the
emotions it evokes in me.
I am reminded of myself at that age,
with my whole life ahead of me.
All of the possibilities and wonders
are out there, just out of my reach.
I can see in her face the eagerness
with which she will embrace life, just as I have.
I look at the innocence that is apparent
and I wonder what life will deal this child.
What wondrous experiences await her?
I am reminded of all the stages of my life, the
boundless joys and sorrows.
For her, they are yet to come.
I can feel the optimism that is there for all the world to see.
All that life has to offer is unknown.
I know that could be me looking out that window.
Planning for a life, as yet undiscovered.
A life outside that window!"
-Lovingly written by Amy Stanley (mother of sweet katie)

but, i don't wanna take any pictures!!!

I have been going through the 400 or so pics from the wedding I did sat, aug 30-and there are some great ones-but i just had to share this one! The screaming little girl is the daughter of the bride and groom and she just refused to take a pic!! I love the finger pointing of the mom and the look of frustration on dad's face!!! This was a fun couple to capture and I hope they appreciate these "true" moments :)

Where does the time go?

As I am searching through pics trying to update things, I cannot believe how small my girls were here. Time has truly flown by and it makes me sad :( In the next few weeks I will be taking pics of them and will post-I just wanted to take a moment to reflect-I am getting so old!!!!