I invite you to come with me on a journey through a collection of beautiful photos, heartfelt words, and all things fabulous. Learning together what it is to be just as we are.
Sun’s set…
I’ve waited for you all day
I’ve waited for you all day
My love
So come quick…
I’m ready for you always
I’m ready for you always
My love
Just you
I’m runnin’ over love clouds
To you
Blue moon…
Is shining there for us now
It’s followin’ us around
Just you
Even though sometimes family pictures can be more of a chore then we may think they are worth…In the end…they are always worth it. In a world full of chaos, Family is the one thing that remains Pure. Family keeps us grounded and gives love that cannot be found in any other form. It teaches us to be kind and selfless. Something that is real and lasting.
Tiffany-…um…well…k…uhhh…ya…those are perfection my friend…
velvetowl-My friend, you are amazing. Seriously, some of the best photos ever..
Jessie-How can he be single and look at that girl like she’s the only thing he sees on this earth? He’s a good actor, and you, quite frankly, are a fabulous photographer!
Christina-Those are some seriously sexy photos my dear! WOW! They had fabulous chemistry! The one where he’s lifting her dress….. wowza! I”m in awe! love ya!
Bree-Wow. Absolutely amazing (as always)! I can’t believe that those two had never met before. They had amazing chemistry.
Kelly-Vanessa…these are AMAZING! Just beautiful! Rawr!
Jess -Ok I knew I had seen her somewhere, SYTYCD!! Hello, amazing shoot Vanessa. Your brother is sizzlin’!!
amber-These are breathtaking. I was stunned to read these two aren’t a couple…they must be after this! Their chemistry was dead-on. I love your use of light. You’re so artistic! I’m a big fan.
Megan-Um…Seriously was dying looking at these. Amazing, and yes I was convinced they were a couple for sure. HOT HOT!!
melissa cain -Wowza! these photos are hot! it’s hard for me to look at your little brother and not see the little boy i remember…guess he’s not so lil anymore! great work V. i can’t wait for the day I will be able to have you shoot my family’s photos again!
Tiffany-WOW!!! These are perfect in every way! Oh my goodness I am head over heels in love with this whole session. I want a session just like this of me and my husband! EEEEKK just amazing Vanessa!!
Elizabeth-Wow!!!!!!!!!!! absolutely incredible. She is so beautiful!
Rebecca R-FAR OUT!!! Talk about one HOT HOT HOT session! Love the shabby chic feel to it too!! Fantastic!!
Invest. Where do you invest your life? Think about that. If you are not investing in the ones that love you the most, where does that leave you?
I am thankful everyday, that I get to invest my love into these two. They are the most precious blessing of my life. My children make me whole, complete. I find myself being jealous of new mothers and that chance to hold a newborn on your chest for hours again. I hold onto every little thing my kids do, their laughter, the funny things they say, their tears, and just the moment everyday I get to hold them.
Invest. Take that leap, let your heart by your guide, and marvel at where it will lead you. Trust in the one that loves you completely, in them you will never fall. A life with my children and one day…my one and only, is where I want to invest my love forever. Best investment plan of my life.
Danette He-I am a fellow photographer and member of the church here in Maui. Me too, that’s where I invest my life, in my children. I know, like you, it is the best investment plan I could make, so I drown out a lot of other things and voices that would try to tell me otherwise; including sometimes, my own voice itself.
Deena millecam -Coy has definitely grown from a high school kid to a nice looking man. Great photos even if I am getting too old to look. I love Jack and Isabel’s photo. How I love those Grands. If you need me to come pick them up for a date, call. I sure miss them. And you too. Have a Happy Thanksgiving. What a decor lady you are; not just a great photographer. Super fun settings for your photo shoots.
Stand still. Close your eyes, and feel where your energy is. Is it anger? Is it regret? Is it hope? Is it love? Do you feel at all? Or are you numb? Do you feel any passion in your life, pushing you? Or is it still, nothing moving you? Why as humans, do we forget to be Alive? Maybe you were hurt by someone you loved. Maybe you are scared to achieve happiness. Maybe you just don’t care anymore. Maybe you think this is as good as it will ever get.
stand Still
close your eyes
and feel…
I feel life. I breathe it in. I roll down my window and love the way the wind pushes against my hand. It is cool, crisp. I look out my window and there is beauty. Life. The trees look so much richer, the light speaks to me. A reminder every day to feel something. Whatever it may be. Just reach and feel. Let that what holds you still, slowly start to move you forward. A gentle guide of inner peace will help you through. When you are in tune, the spirit guides. You speak. And you begin to use your energy for happiness again.
where is your energy…
never forget to be alive.
Touch life, and it will touch you. Push life and let it push you. Move…to you.
and something that makes me smile. Children being, just that…children.
I have never been a person that could do a lot of cardio. I am a dancer, and lets be honest…that is a completely different type of exercise. Different muscles being used…and quite frankly…was just mind numbing boring for me. Part of me regaining myself has been getting my body back to where I want it. I let myself go, not only emotional but also physically. I gave up and I don’t ever want to be that woman again. Never will I allow myself, or anyone else to make me feel less then I want to feel. Not only do I need to get my mind and heart strong again, but my body needs to be there too. I really wanted to challenge myself more at the beginning of summer, so I begged my friend…who a perfect example of living healthy, exercising, and with more detection then anyone I know, if she would train me. She has made me do things that I thought at the moment…I would literally die. And when we were done, and realized I was still live, that if I just keep pushing, I will accomplish things I never thought possible. I was one of those people who never understood people who could run. The thought of running a mile was impossible for me. And now…I get it. I enjoy it. It empowers me. Clears my mind. I am left with a high, that always brings me back for more. Do I run fast…NO. But it pushes me to do something that is hard, and for that I grateful.
While I was in NY this July…something very amazing happened to me. I ran in Central Park pretty much everyday I was there. It became the highlight of my day. Me in NY, and the thing I loved the most was running in the park?!?!…get out! The moment my shoes hit the pavement and ran the 6 blocks to the park, I couldn’t get there fast enough. Being in the chaos of the city, and then to enter the most beautiful park standing in its silence in the middle of all the buildings, is profound. It is like my life. All the craziness and different hats I wear in a day, to finally getting those quiet moments to myself…is liberating. Liberating is how I felt every time I entered the park and joined all the rest of the New Yorkers that were out running, walking, riding bikes, laying on the grass, playing baseball, playing with their children, and reading…there was a sense of the same liberating energy from everyone. I could have ran for hours in that park, getting lost in its beauty, the people, the feeling. Everyday, it was new. One day, as I was running, I came upon an older couple in their 80′s, their old, frail bodies slowly running together. I stayed behind them for a while, just watching them. The woman never stopped, just keep pushing through. You could tell this was difficult on her. Her body was trying its best to keep up with her mind. Her husband never took his eyes off her…keep a steady pace right behind her. As if he was watching every move, protecting her in every way, and cheering her on. I started to cry as I watched this beautiful couple run together. I thought about all they may have been through together, if they had children, where they have traveled, and what wonderful journeys they have had. About the many hard moments in their life and how they got through them. I imagined their love for each other all these years. And the fact that still at their age, they were doing this together. It was important to them. I was deeply touched. It was sweet. As I ran past them, I saw the joy in her face. She was regal and beautiful. I smiled to myself as I thought, “At that age, I want to be just like her, beautiful and strong with my old husband trying to keep up with me!”
Everyday at the end of my run, I would take a moment to sit in the park and just listen. Listen to my thoughts, listen to the sounds of the park. My soul needed that. It was a healing moment for me. No distractions, no busy life, no worries, just me, the park, and its beauty. I miss the park. I miss the feeling I had there. I have had to recreate the park here in my daily runs. I daydream about who I would see, what the day would be like, and the feeling of running as fast I could back to my Hotel from the park darting in and out of all the people on the sidewalks. I took a piece of the park with me, and experienced NY in a whole new way.
To my park, I thank you for holding my thoughts dear, for allowing me to delight in your quiet beauty. To shed tears and feel joy all at the same time. I am grateful for your protection, comfort, and love. Till we meet again…
Here is to living healthy and finding your own strength. Get out and do something that liberates you. Take the person you love and start today, building a lifetime of health, experiences, and love. That is my dream…
This song on my run today, inspired me…and the scenery that took my breath away.
by ~V admin
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