The last few months have been the beginning of what we call in the wedding industry…. booking season. And as the inquiries have come and the chats have began there is this question that has come up more than it has in years past.

Why photograph weddings? You can do anything why do choose weddings?

And it’s true. Couples get snippits of who I am and what I believe and what I stand for on my website and throughout my blog. I could do anything. But I’ve chosen weddings. Why?

Human connection.

That’s it. Weddings are days that are layered with kindness and love. And I know that sounds cliche…. But it’s true.

I’m also aware that not all weddings in the world are sunshine and rainbows. But I’ve put in the work (and continue to) to market to and attract my ideal client. I, without a doubt in my mind, have been blessed with the best couples in the world. There is no negative craziness, drama, or hate on their big day. It’s layered in kindness & love.

I witness their connection with one another and the people around them. The way they embrace. How their moms are so incredibly happy they can’t stop the happy tears from streaming down her face. How she’ll always look up to her dad with great admiration. The way he’s always reaching out to his grandma. And surrounded by their friends the laughter overflows.

There is no categorization. No her side, his side. Just one big family gathering together. Family includes those who don’t even share the same blood. They aren’t his friends or her friends, they’re their friends. There is no separation by the color of their skin, which God they pray to, or their sexuality. Just a common ground of kindness and adoration for each other, differences not making a difference. Just basic human connection rooted in love. A day specifically created for this. The way I think it should always be.

And it doesn’t have to be a big wedding. Even elopements & engagements are filled with these same qualities intimately between 2 people. Simply & uniquely their own. Still rooted in love & kindness. Accepting each other as they are.

These are the moments and stories that deserve to be preserved and shared for lifetimes.

I’m drawn to this human connection. A place in time where it’s simple. It’s tolerant. And it’s gracious. Without effort.

When I lay it out in it’s rawest form I don’t just feel drawn to it. I’m called to it.

XOXO