happy friday | 5.6.11

i tend to fall in love with families that i photograph.

it's an occupational hazard i suppose.

and i hope that they fall in love with what i've captured.

that it reflects back to them

the goodness and beauty they hold.

but this one below

got to me in a unique way.

i had been thinking about photos i would want to have

of my own childhood.

and i saw this one.

and i choked up.

it's the thrill of being chased

by one who loves you deeply.

it's wanting to be caught.

to be held.

to laugh and laugh and laugh.

it's a moment of joy.

(may we have eyes to see.)

happy friday!!

xo.