I woke up this morning positively giddy. Excited. Happy. Lighthearted. Seriously, I am walking around the house giggling at random moments. Tomorrow I have the absolute privileged of photographing a wedding between two people with an amazing story. I normally do not prefer to do weddings. Mostly because of the season of life that I am in with three little ones at home, I do not like to commit so much time to being away from my family on Saturdays. But tomorrow is different. Tomorrow is incredibly special to me because the people getting married are dear friends of mine. And if you knew their story, from heartbreak and loss, to beautiful redemption and hope…Oy! You’d be walking around giggling, too!
I was thinking about why I am so excited. It was the same rub-my-hands-together anticipation that I had earlier this week when I got to do a session with 4 week old triplets. Then again, for the most part I feel like a kid in a candy store before doing sessions. It is what I love. Really. Truly. Love. I love the connections between a pregnant woman and her husband, so full of anticipation and hope. I simply melt seeing a new father kissing his daughters toes and itty-bitty fingers. I am inspired by HS Seniors who are so ready to take on the world. Don’t even get me started on how I feel watching the unguarded play of families. I simply love the connections between people.
So tomorrow, I get the opportunity to capture and create tangible keepsakes for this couple. I get to be there with my camera when he sees her for the very first time as his bride. Ooohhh…and when they look at each other and make promises that will last a lifetime. And they will. Trust me on this one. I get to see her 5 year old daughter in a gorgeous dress, all dolled up just like her beautiful mommy. Sigh. Happiness. Pure Happiness. So today, if you hear me giggling randomly while grocery shopping or getting the mail, really, I am not crazy. Well, okay, maybe just a little…
by Sandi Shipley
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