not so black and white

 when I was little, I thought life was black and white. yes or no. left or right. if I finish my chores, I can play outside. when you say you love me, you do. strength equals success. if I'm your friend, I'm there for you. there's a good choice and a bad choice.

simple, right? not so much.

it took a few years, but I'm not so little anymore. sometimes I run into a maybe. the fork in the road just leads back to the same winding path. loving is harder than saying three words. the strongest people get knocked down and need help. friends bow out. the feelings don't disappear when you say "goodbye." you're faced with two perfectly good choices (i.e., lunch, or a new shirt.) 

exhausting. confusing.

but. 

in a world full of grey, I am grateful for the things that ARE black and white. we are never alone. we are never beyond help and healing. 

God is the same love and power yesterday, today, and forever. 

thanks for reading. now please enjoy the photos! these were taken somewhere in southern California. Anna kindly got up early in the morning so we could catch the softer sunlight, and I could not have asked for a more effortlessly lovely muse for the pictures in my head.

also pictured: Tyler the dog.

Personal - Here is Home // Ktown

if it takes two, I'm betting on you

to hold me when the tides are high

even if you stay or if you go

I know you know that here is home

-"Here is Home" by Ryn Weaver

A while back we took a family vacation back to the little fishing town where I was born, and it was a whole new glimpse of Alaskan beauty for me. It was also a special time for me to be able to watch my parents reminisce in the place where they met and raised my brother and I when we were wee little people. (: Here are a few of the photos I took over the weekend! Until next time, Ketchikan.

it was gorgeous and foggy one moment, and then gorgeous and sunny the next

little fish jumping way out there (:

SEAL

Eric & Mariah // Engaged

A few months ago, Eric and Mariah went out to dinner to celebrate their third anniversary. After dinner that night as they were sitting on the couch, he got down on one knee and the rest is history. 

I had the pleasure of shooting with this couple out in nature about a year ago, so we decided to switch it up and head downtown anchorage for a more urban feel. It was quite the adventure as we traveled around town hitting all the locations at the perfect time. Let me tell you, there will be no shortage of laughter in their future! 

Eric & Mariah, thanks for a grand time and congratulations to you both!