Stories are what makes each one of us unique because we all have a story that's none like anyone else's. When Craig met Tawny + Neil for their wedding consultation, they shared Neil's love for trains. As soon as Craig heard, he knew that the Duluth Train Museum would be the most perfect place for their engagement session.
“I know you’re busy, but….”
“Wow, your business seems to be doing well. You guys are staying busy, huh?"
“Being busy is a good problem to have!”
‘BUSY’ is the word that I’m still trying to figure out the definition of. What does that really mean? I feel that whether we want to admit it or not, we feel valued when we are busy.
As I'm writing this, I'm in a state of shock that it's already March. Aren't you? I know everyone says it all the time, but one thing that I can't keep thinking about lately is how fast life is flying by. Our youngest turned 5, and I'm in denial of that... How can that be? There's never been such an urgency in my heart to really not waste time, but ironically, I've been realizing that 'slowing down' is what makes us appreciate time more and spend it with quality especially with those whom we adore.
When people feel comfortable, they act differently. It's no wonder that for the majority of us, when we are at home, we are comfortable... therefore, we tend to (or not) do things that we won't usually do in public. Well, as professional photographers, one of our jobs is to make our clients feel "at home" and comfortable with us and in front of the camera.
It's so interesting to see what's important to someone. I truly believe that everyone has time and money for what's valuable to them. I don't believe the words, "I can't afford it" or "It's out of my budget.". I translate those words into "It's not important to me." I have seen the lowest income people travel world, and I have seen the most wealthy struggle with basic needs. It's all about where you put value in your life.
I love it when couples choose their engagement portraits location because it means something to them. Diana asked for a waterfall, but I just thought that that's simply what she wanted. But on the day of the shoot, as we were walking through the VERY muddy path to get to this waterfall, we learned that Diana LOVES waterfalls.
Over the years, we have began many traditions, but taking family portraits is by far my fav. A "side tradition" that comes from that is me crying from looking at them. :) I just can't help it... I look at these photos, and my heart is filled with so many emotions. I mean, I just don't know whether to just sob and cry my eyeballs out or laugh because I'm so happy, so I just do both.
The first and the last of anything is so important and memorable... Laura + David's wedding was our last wedding of 2017. Our 37th... Every year on our last wedding, we can't help but feel fulfilled and overwhelmed at what the year brought us. We want to give it our extra best so that we can finish strong and well. This was our first wedding at Four Season Hotel and my gosh was it beautiful or what?
Our next bride, Stephanie, is quite special to us in many ways... Can't believe that we're saying this, but we have been knowing her since she was little. Like really little! Through our church, we got to know her amazing family.... and to this day, we admire them so much. Well, one day, Stephanie was all grown up and started working at the same church that we used to.
