as i was driving back home after getting to spend 48 hours with one of my favorite families-i kept thinking about how distance can change the perception of daily life. it started out as a reflection on my own situation and it spilled over into bigger picture of why i love taking real day images. a picture taken of 2 girls playing on the floor in the early morning, reading a story together, a hug after a fall-these are what make up our everyday-and it isn't until it is gone that we look back and treasure that image. a little piece of what used to be ordinary is rendered irreplaceable. it is hard to see the importance of these small pieces when you are too close to them. a step back is needed to appreciate their beauty- because at least for me it makes these everyday things glow.
and then there are those big moments. a 1st birthday. a day that celebrates all the days. i was fortunate enough to book end adrienne's first year. see images of her first few days here and here.
for more images from this very special day-watch the slideshow
