My Wedded Bliss
My wedded bliss is all about Sarah. We’ve been together for more than 20 years.
When I first met her I couldn’t speak to her. Until I finally did, opening my mouth with the intention to talk would always be just that – an intention. My brain would literally shut off the minute she was in front of me – leaving me speechless! As the years have passed, though, we’ve developed an ease with each other. We can be ourselves and talk openly. We keep creating the kind of bond that only those who’ve been together a long time could understand.
Sometimes I assume I’ve learnt all there is to know about what attracts me to her. But that isn’t the case! Even though I’ve seen Sarah’s face so many times and had thousands of conversations, she still catches me off guard. Sometimes I notice her across a room when we’re out. Other times, we’re in the car and I look to my left to see her looking back at me. I still find myself thinking, “How on earth did I snag you?”
When we’re deep in conversation, I might think I’ve got all the angles covered. Then she’ll say one line and I learn more in a few seconds than I have in weeks. She’s quick, smart, mindful, benevolent, loving and understanding. If I had 10% of her attributes, I’d be a far better man!
I know I’ll never fully grasp the entirety of what makes her so amazing, but you know what? That’s okay by me! If she leaves me dumbstruck and speechless for the rest of my life, that’s fine by me. I’ll live forever blessed!
Why My Wedded Bliss Inspires My Photography
So why do I share this? Well, I want to scream from every mountaintop how much I love my wife. I also want my clients to know that I totally get it! I’m such a fan of marriage!
When I’m working with my clients on their wedding day, I’m pointing the camera in their loved-up direction. I have a very good idea of what their emotions feel like! I can fully appreciate their experience and that’s something that inspires me! I’ve photographed every wedding as a married man. I’ve understood how every one of my couples has felt on their most special of days. That’s why every single one of them will tell you how excited I was while we created images together. I was just about as excited about their wedding as they were 🙂
