EAU CLAIRE PHOTOGRAPHERS/ Clarity and Inspiration

I'm a believer in these words;

"you're only as strong as the people you surround yourself with."

I'm truly blessed with her friendship.

Our friendship has evolved over the last twenty years. We can agree to disagree with no judging and total acceptance of that's who we are as people, friends, parents, and mothers. I love her for that.

Although we don't see each other in person due to being 1400 miles away we talk almost daily and have plenty to say. Believe me we do. We have cataloged countless memories. Memories I love to relive from time to time, although they are a little hazy I always picture us laughing. We've helped each other open new doors and find the strength to close others.

She's been a powerful force in my "yes, you can!" department and is the reason I'm standing today being a strong example to my children, especially my girls, to go after your dreams.

My road to photography was a clear and simple one. I just needed to make that right turn onto the road and start my journey. I'm so glad I did.

This past summer gave me such clarity and inspiration. With her support along with Peter and her parents I was able to schedule seven session while on vacation with the kids in Albuquerque. I was able to work. I was able to be creative. Knowing that my children were in loving hands gave me the tools to be clear, plan, and be inspired and focused.

I've been home for more than a month and she has patiently be waiting to see her photo's. I've been planning. I've been editing. I've been fixing this and fixing that until....the time was right.

Newly married. They don't have any photo's of them together. In-between visits amongst total chaos of five kids we would stage these mini-photo shoots. Nervous as I'll get out.... this is what I captured.

Thank you Shara, for believing in me was I wasn't even sure about believing in myself.

You're only as strong as the people you surround yourself with.....so I'm getting stronger every day.

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