Mary & Iris

This photo shoot/hang out was one of a kind, and one that would touch my heart and will stay with me for a long time to come. Something special indeed.
Thank you Mary, 
Thank you Iris,
Thank you universe,
Feeling grateful. 
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Hug your loved ones because time is not on our side, and there really isn't enough of it so when we are with our loved ones, get rid of the distractions and let life be lived. 
Full of Love. 

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How this charming day came to be...

​I was scrolling through stories when I came to one from Mary. All it said was "fuck cancer."
I didn't know what or who she was referencing at first so I asked and she shared the new diagnosis of her & her love 's older puppers.  It's crazy how the universe works because I was going to hit her up anyway because she's been on my mind & I missed her and our play dates.
Luck have it that I happened to be free that weekend and so we made plans. 

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I  recently got a new camera too.  I really needed to practice and get my clicks in.
Mary has always been one of my favorite people to photograph and work with. So we were talking about playing around while checking out her new lil township
& with Iris's sudden prognosis...
It only felt right to take some Mommy & Me photos.
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Mary moved a bit aways (but not tooo far, yay!) and I was so so excited to check out her new digs. We have been good friends for a while now, but it wasn't until the pandemic where we got really close. I was at an all time low low, and she reached out & it was the best thing.  We continued to check in on each other and give love and listen and simply be there for each other. I am so grateful for our bond. She & Travis (her love) were on the short list of peeps I would make missions to see during that time. We always have a good time. I love her soul and strength. 100% good people. Not just is she wise, wonderful and witty but she's also inspiring and talented as all can be.
​It's been so fun to see what she does, next. . . it's safe to say, imma fan! 

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This lil fam bam has been moving all over the place
~ and so when they finally found a place and space that's in SoCal ~
​I was so happy for me, lol, and for them!
I have seen many of their homes but this one feels right...
Feels like going home; to a happy home, a place where one can breath deep,
​a place where one can .. be

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While I was there, Mary took me to this amazing little path around 2 ponds with adorable architecture and ducks and beautiful views of the rolling hills. A truly inspiring place
(she knows me so well)  
The breeze had a certain calmness in the air and it was absolutely lovely.
​It made for a great setting and an even better time spent. 

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It was so gorg and inspiring.

So of course we got the shots! ​😍

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Gifting the magic of the moment for her and Iris was so special for me. Something that I may have to consider to be a new niche for me... maybe ?  
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​Making memories with your loved one before they cross over the rainbow bridge... There's almost no words for how beautiful these moments are....

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& Here I go getting emotional ...

Iris crossed that bridge a little less than 2 weeks after this wonderful day.
She was so loving, so cuddly, so friendly, so calm and sweet and most importantly,
she was so LOVED. 

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🖤loved🖤​ loved 🖤loved🖤

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Ok,... now I need some shots of Tadpole and I just so I can cherish moments we have forever....
because this is just everything.
It was hard to edit at times because my heart got so full of emotions.. mostly grateful feels.
So grateful to be able to do this for Mary & Travis. So random in a way that this happened. Sometimes stumbling upon something moves us in a way that changes our course in life.
This may have just done that.
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I love all the fur babies!!!
& I love the love us humans have towards them.
It makes life better
~ even with the loss ~ 
😭

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PS. I don't like to think about it, but in reality... it's going to happen. & when it does I just wanna say that I am not going to be ok. I will need lots of love. Just putting that out there ~ <333 

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Ok.. tears be gone!! 
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A Reminder to be grateful & to be truly in the moment. 
~Less distractions. More interactions~
every kiss, cuddle, pet, lick, play, walk, eat, drink, sleep...
Be there for all of it <3

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Because.... All we got is NOW .

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Oh Time.... I love being a photog and playing with time. 
Let's capture that moment when we can! 

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