Time Flies...

Sisters Grace and Gillian met up with me in the rain at the Evergreen Arboretum a couple of weeks ago.

We didn't manage any sun- but it did finally stop raining for just long enough that we could get out from under the cover of the gazebo! 

I can't believe how fast the time is flying by since the last time I shot them together....

{back in June of 2011}

It's a good reminder to make the time to have custom portraits commissioned of your family because at this age- three years is a lifetime of growth.....

Peace ~ xoox Didi V.

{2011}

{2011}

Just BE.....

Living proof that we girls hold the power.... and if not.... at least just live for the moment and work quickly!!!

Our weather last week, that had been so gorgeous... ceremoniously went to crap on Friday with 35-40 mph winds and sideways rain. And my hopes for a gorgeous day to shoot at the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival were swirling in the bottom of the drain. *insert very sad face here*

So when I woke up to heavy grey clouds... my heart was more than a little heavy. I have had Lisa and her family on the books for months- and I'm unavailable the next two weeks for any kind of a make-up- so it HAD to happen this weekend or we'd miss our window to shoot them in the tulips.

Apparently- we five were a force to be reckoned with- because not only did it NOT rain on us- but the sun even flashed us a smile for a bit! (of course that's not to say that after we wrapped and I was walking around enjoying the views that the rain chased me all the way back down south....)

Lisa and I have talked a lot recently about the fact that we've lost several folks close to us the last 6 months- and that we all need to stop procrastinating- stop waiting for the perfect hair cut or perfect outfit or size..... we need to just BE- be happy and be present- and have photos snapped of us- with our families without worrying if it's perfect. LIFE isn't perfect- make the most of what you have-every single day-smile- hug and kiss those around you- and it will become more perfect than you first thought.

I did have the girls pose for some of these shots- but the best stuff came when they just let themselves BE- be relaxed and in the moment. I LOVE that with a capital L! *no secret as to where they all get those killer blue eyes tho....*
* I love generation shots like this....*

*paybacks for childhood photos?*

Thanks for playing with me girls- I had a ball with you!

I hope that the rest of you all have a gorgeous Easter- kick back and relax and love on each other- and BE happy. :)

Peace-Love and well- you know the rest. xoxo D

Mothers, daughters, sisters, friends

We've all seen & heard the tag-line, "Mothers, daughters, sisters, friends...."
where it relates to breast cancer/health awareness- and it sounds good.....

But what happens when it's YOUR family? When it touches your life- every fiber of your soul? When it's YOUR mother? YOUR daughter? YOUR sister? YOUR friend?

You grab each other and hold on tight- you hold each other up- physically and emotionally. This family has been down this road several times- "Nana" Josie is a survivor- who's bouncing back yet again after the most recent round of treatments. I felt so honored that this family would ask me to photograph them- and help capture memories of this trip for them! Nana & Aunti Mo- it was a pleasure to meet you- and to my Trishy & kids- love you much!