Portraits in the Fall

I realize I haven't posted in a year on this blog and it's time to start it up again and keep the world and myself updated. These are photographs I took in the woods near Cold Spring, NY with my wonderful boyfriend Matt. On the way down the mountain from our hike we captured the final moments of daylight in golden hour and photographed each other.

There is a sense of calm during the last hours of daylight. The light is rapidly disappearing and the shadows are constantly changing but the sun is tucking all the trees and the flowers and the animals in for the night until she rises again in the morning.

Yoga With Suzette

I had the pleasure of reuniting with Suzette after 4 years for a shoot in Riverside Park to photograph her practicing yoga. It was an incredible honor to photograph Suzette. Seeing the immense amount of physical strength as well as mental strength she used to achieve these incredible poses. 

Suzette, I wish you luck on your journey of private practices and cannot wait to see what dazzling poses you achieve next!

"Healthy plants and trees yield abundant flowers and fruits. Similarly from a healthy person, smiles and happiness shine forth like rays of the sun." - B.K. Iyengar

"Remember the emphasis on the heart. The mind lives in doubt and the heart lives in trust. When you trust, suddenly you become centered." -Osho

The Last Sunset in Hawaii

After an amazing 2 and a half weeks in Hawaii, we ended the trip with a beautiful drive through what seemed like 5 different types of weather. I will never forget the amount of freedom, wonder and astonishment I felt. There was a transformation within my soul that occurred during this drive.

First rainbow we saw in Hawaii

"Once the storm is over, you won't remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won't even be sure, whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won't be the same person who walked in. That is what this storm is all about." 

-Haruki Murakami

Mauna Kea covered in snow in the background. Such an incredible sight to see.

You will never be completely at home again, because a part of your heart will always be elsewhere. That is the price you pay for the richness of knowing and loving people in more than one place.

Beginning of night fall

Every second brings a fresh beginning, every hour holds a new promise, every night our dreams can bring hope, and every day is what you choose to make it.

I miss Hawaii already.