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Can't you see that it's just raining
Ain't no need to go outside...
But baby, you hardly even notice
When I try to show you this
Song is meant to keep ya
From doing what you're supposed to
Like waking up too early
Maybe we can sleep in
I'll make you banana pancakes
Pretend like it's the weekend now
-Jack Johnson
“Traveling is a brutality. It forces you to trust strangers and to lose sight of all that familiar comfort of home and friends. You are constantly off balance. Nothing is yours except the essential things – air, sleep, dreams, the sea, the sky – all things tending towards the eternal or what we imagine of it.” – Cesare Pavese
The Tesar Family - Buddy, Karina, Eliana, and Joseph.
It has been incredible witnessing the Tesars' journey. From dancing at their wedding, late nights in their apartment, playing with their new puppy, beach trips and camping, to visiting them in their first house, meeting their little girl and a few years later their little boy, I have loved being a part of this family's adventures. My husband and I have been friends with the Tesars since college, and now, with so many life changes, our friendship seems to become even stronger and more valuable. Thank you Buddy and Karina for letting me capture some special moments with your beautiful family!
Photo shoot at The Goat Farm Arts Center. Atlanta, Georgia. February 2014.
Sunday was my first Meetup, and my first time photographing professional models. I was a little intimidated, but the other photographers at the event were incredibly supportive, and the models were so sweet about my awkwardness when posing them. It was an interesting and helpful experience!
Oliver Shearrow's first birthday party.
What a joyous day! It's hard to believe that already a year has past since my friends brought life into the world. I am so happy to have been there to celebrate Oliver's first birthday. One of the best parts was watching his face light up when everyone sang to him, and then light up even more with his first bite of cake. I love the monster theme!
It snows in Georgia maybe once a year, and it sticks even less frequently. On Tuesday Atlanta got hit with the winter storm Leon, which brought two inches of snow to the city. This might seem like a laughable amount to those accustomed to trudging through several feet of snow for weeks on end, but the South isn't prepared. Twenty minute commutes turned into twenty hour ones, cars were abandoned on the highway, kids spent the night at their schools, police could not respond to all the wreaks, and a child was birthed in a traffic jam.
Despite all the stress and chaos, the fallen snow was beautiful, but what was even more beautiful was the compassion that radiated throughout the city. People took to Facebook and Twitter to offer food and beds to those unable to make it home, braved the ice to push strangers' cars out of ditches, and rode ATVs to rescue families stranded on the highway without gas or warmth. I am grateful that we were reminded this week of the innate goodness that humans possess.
John, Amanda, and Oliver Shearrow make up one of the kindest, warmest, and cutest families I know. They are also some of my dearest friends, and I've loved being a part of their lives and witnessing all of their exciting changes over the past seven years. It was a joy to take pictures of the Shearrows at their beautiful new home in Atlanta this past Sunday. Oh and with those doe-eyes and huge grin, Oliver is definitely a little heartbreaker
My little sister Laura is:
1. A student.
2. A dancer.
3. A lover of animals, especially dogs.
4. An aerial artist.
5. An inspirational and adored teacher.
6. Gentle with the world.
Five years ago, my now-husband and I went to the Fulton County Pound in Atlanta hoping to fall in love. When the fourth dog we took out, a scrawny spaniel mix crammed in a cage with a litter of pit bull puppies, brought us a stick and then demanded a belly rub, he had our hearts. The pound employees called him Killer; we called him Rowdy, after the taxidermy dog in the TV show Scrubs.
Rowdy has brought infinite laughter and love to our lives. I truly believe he has a soul and intelligence comparable to humans. He's our friend, protector, entertainer, and unconditional companion.
