Pretty Little Weddings : FEATURED

I guess I should have known it would happen – with a couple as ridiculously perfect as this, somebody is bound to take notice. But when Jillian wrote to ask if she could feature Kelsi + Matt’s engagement session on the gorge wedding blog, Pretty Little Weddings, I was still blown away. I do a happy dance every time I find out one of my couples is being featured. The dance is, like myself, supra awkward and extremely incriminating. But having your client’s published? I like to think that’s something to dance about. The truth is, I can’t take credit for these pictures. With Kelsi and Matt I really, really didn’t even need to be at their session. I could have left the camera on a tripod in a field and these two would have mastered the shoot with equal beauty and grace. But I’m thankful, and happy, they let me join in on the fun.

Kels + Matt, I love you both with all my heart. Way to go on wit yo bad selves being all beautiful and stuff. And Pretty Little Weddings? Well, thank you a million times over for the lovely feature!!

To view Kelsi + Matt's feature CLICK HERE!

Happy Wednesday, Michelle

Room To Breath

Can I be candid for a moment? Yes? Oh, thankyousomuch. There are times when my cupeth runeth dry. Real dry.

And I think that sometimes, in the midst of the desert, you need to give yourself a little grace. A little freedom. And a little room to work itself out.

Last month I was feeling dry - extra dry. Stranded in the Mojave, dry. So instead of editing or blogging or returning emails, I gave myself an afternoon. One afternoon. I sat in the backyard and sorted through piles of my grandmother’s china. And then, as if for the first time someone had told me I was an artist, I created. Something pretty, and shiny, and colorful. Some place I would be excited to eat a meal.

Sometimes I think we deserve more of a break than we allow ourselves. Our souls deserve a break. A few moments to do something that really feeds the deepest part of our hearts. For you fellow artists, most of the time that means creating something just for you.

I’ve found that every time I take the time to do this – to give myself space – the rest of my work benefits greatly. It’s like we all simultaneously take one, giant, wonderful breath.

…of fresh air.

Happy Thursday, Michelle