I love saying hi to the sun when she peaks her eye over the ocean. I feel a little spoiled because I live right on the East Coast so I get to do it almost every day. Awesomesauce.

Yesterday at 4:30am I rolled into Newburyport to get ready for shooting at the sunrise out on Plum Island. Capturing imagery at that time of day is my absolute favorite. Sunset is fun, but as the sun sets it keeps getting darker. At sunrise, you start out with beautiful light and it just keeps growing and growing until it overtakes you. It's the start of something brand new and fresh and full of exciting adventures. Who knows what will happen?!  Sadly, it can sometimes be a struggle to convince folks to schedule their sessions that early but for the select few that do, they are heavily rewarded.

Maura just moved up to Portland, ME and is teaching at a couple of studios there while she gets her brand new online presence all set up. You can check out her temporary blog HERE - she shares some great insights. All you yogis in the area, drop her a line - she's specializing in private and individual sessions... imagine tailoring your practice specifically to you. 

I am not here to tell you what to think or what to feel. I am not here to tell you what is good or what is bad. I am here to say, 'Look. This is beautiful.'

seek the joy

eric

There is something so special about getting the chance to spend an entire weekend with a couple. Dash and Geoff had me at their celebration from Thursday though to Sunday morning. Getting to spend that much time with a couple allows me to tell such a wonderfully full story of the entire event including... Brideside VS. Groomside softball, friday night rehearsal followed by lobster bake followed by an kickin' contra dance, and an early AM waterski with the groom and his groomsmen on Squam... all incredible experiences for Dash and Geoff that would have gone undocumented if they'd only had me there for the celebration day. Geoff is a part of the Peak Organic team, so it was fun to see all those folks there as well. [doing the Abbey Road above :] 

Their wedding was clean, clear and beautiful. Surrounded by the beautiful water and mountains. Everyone took a boat to Church Island on Squam Lake for their ceremony and then celebrated back at Rockywold Deephaven. It was SO them. Their family has so much history in this place... I could tell you story upon story upon story... but that is for another time. Maybe huddled around a wood stove sipping hot cocoa.

Dash and Maz, thank you from the bottom of my full full heart for allowing me to share in your love and to tell your story to others. We all grow and become enriched by hearing the stories of our brethren and by doing so we can bring more joy to each other. And from my perspective the more joy the better. You are beautiful.

The Most Beautiful Story of Dash and Geoff [click me]

seek the joy

eric