sometimes life gets so busy that i forget to breath.  i am often thinking about how precious this time is here on earth and feel as though it goes by way too fast.  and sometimes i am numb to life and the daily interactions that i have.  i hate it when that happens!  these past two weeks i have felt alive and it has been amazing.  to start off my first week, i shot a 20 hour indian wedding that was beautiful and full of rituals and family.  i have never felt more bonded to a family after a wedding.  i guess when i are standing next to the bride, groom and their parents for 20 hours, you get the feeling that you know them and it is really special.  the food was amazing too! my point is that this wedding was full of life and made me realize how special family, friends, and traditions are in our lives. after my wedding on saturday, i flew out to midland to get together with my new friends (13 women). i have been planning this trip for some time now and it was a complete success and i could not believe how perfect the trip turned out to be!  it is always a little nerve racking to invite people to a retreat not knowing most of them!  we had the best time and a few tears were shed when we had to depart.  i could not have asked for a better time away!  check out the marfa[trip] blog to see where we went!

after processing my week with these amazing women, i have realized that my glass is flowing over.....i am feeling alive and blessed. i encourage everyone of you to find a group of girls or guys that you can share yourselves with.  it is the greatest thing to know that you are similar to someone.  i will miss the late night rendezvous and the deep conversations that took place.  i look forward to the next trip and the things that will take place. 

here are some shots from one of the nights.  we drove down to the prada marfa store after our dinner.  i want a pair of those amazing kicks.  good thing there was only one left shoe in the store, it kept me from breaking the glass to go in and get some!

this first shot is taken of a large semi truck driving by.  you get a tiny piece of the wheel on the right side of the shot.

i asked that question when i was dating my husband. it seemed the only two things that excited him were: one, asking me on dates (everyother night) and two, talking about this mysterious place called marfa.  soon after we met he took me out to west texas to discover the beauty of texas that i never knew about and we also fell in love!

west texas is where we were married, where we have spent many holidays, and a place where i have been inspired artistically and spiritually.

so why the heck am i always talking about marfa?  i soon embark on a week long journey to marfa to be inspired with 13 women photographers! i am beyond blessed to see this group of women come together. i think that we will all be inspired by the bond that we will share and the friendships we will make.   we will share our journey on the blog (not up just yet) that you can follow if you'd like and see what we are up to on twitter @marfatrip. 

i can't wait to be inspired soon!  All that said.....I will be away from the office from June 21st - July 1st.

and now some blogging!  here is a session of a sweet little boy that is one of the cutest I have ever seen.  he is growing up quickly and walking like a champ now! 

i had the best time at jen and mikes wedding! they are passionate people who have the greatests hearts ever.  jen and mike love to travel so it was perfect that they bring all of their wedding guests to playa del carmen to tie the knot.  the wedding weekend was held at  le reve hotel and was a perfect oasis for the affair.  i loved being a part of this wedding weekend!   tanya with clink events did an outstanding job!

i am always honored when the knot publishes my weddings!  it is fun to see stories of my bride and groom's wedding and also just to see my pictures published is always a treat!  this wedding was especially special because it was after hurricane ike and it felt so special with close family and friends together with NO electricity!  they had one small generator going to fan the cake but that was all!