this full day.

today was very full! i can't believe how many emails i sent, cupboards i cleaned, phone calls i made, boxes i packed up, wedding to-dos i crossed off, etc. i also went for a run in the first time forevah (i am soo sore), spoke with two favorite girlfriends, and made myself a very yummy, healthy dinner.. that's right, i did it all and i am totally impressed with myself. below are a few photos from my day: it was sunny for my early morning run plus an hour or so (thank you, god) before showers and major thunderstorms set in for the rest of the afternoon/evening.. spring weather weirdness.

* *

how was your day? did you know we are scheduled for the third eclipse of the season on tomorrow's full moon? i'm not sure if i believe all the thoughts around this eclipse but i do love the idea of movement, transformation, and rebirth.. alright, have a lovely night! i am so going to crash soon.. ;)

post-run stretching in the backyard.. 

de-cluttering and posting items to craigslist

fresh flowers and a bit of sweeping in between tasks

and my furry assistant sleeping on the job and looking undeniably cute.

this weekend.

below are favorite portraits from various shoots this weekend.. a full few days of magical moments + tired feet.

* *

i love forming connection, creating opportunities to see others with all of their special bits and gestures, to let myself be seen through my photographic choices.. however challenging and exhausting my work is sometimes, i am grateful for it and totally in awe of the magic and endless discovery available through this medium.. more on my love of portraiture here.

stone fox

all dresses from current collection

* *

life has been so busy lately with a move, busy photo schedule, website re-design, our wedding in august, and a new project in the works! it has been so full that i've barely thought about what type of wedding dress i'll actually wear.. so in an effort to gather resources for second-hand stores, sample sales, etc, i put a note on fb with tons of awesome responses and suggestions (thanks ladies!), including a recommendation to check out stone fox bride. i listened in and checked out stone fox's site which is bad-ass, beautiful, chic, and totally bohemian in the best sense of the word. nothing speaks directly to me from their current collection but i love their flower garlands, 'weddings we love' section (so much inspiration!), and the overall concept and design. stone fox is a great reminder that a wedding is such a personal affair and it can be whatever nadav and i choose it to be.. i'm excited to delve into the planning but for now i'm headed to a photo shoot with two artists who live and love here in the hudson valley.. :) xo, sweet folk.

don't wait.

circa 1984

via ignite the light
happy birthday to my most amazing mom who has taught me that opaque black tights go with everything, salmon is always better with fresh dill, and seizing seemingly common opportunities + working hard toward goals = the possibility of extraordinary outcome.. your personal path and passion for medicine are inspiring and i am grateful to be your daughter! thank you for being you.

simon + emily

let us dream of evanescence, and linger in the beautiful foolishness of things. - okakura kakuzō 

* *

simon and i have known each other for quite a while now.. way back when, simon was living in an intentional community next to accord, ny where i had dear friends. it was a special time in my life, with lots of adventure and play, and also one that was totally fraught with major heartache and a restless spirit. i am happy to reconnect to simon and know emily in this new space. as i prepare to begin a new life with nadav, i am grateful to witness folk like s + e who are committed to building a meaningful and healthy life for their family.

and their little girl.. she is amazing. i met nora for the first time on the evening of our shoot. she came down the stairs in her sweet dress, looked at me curiously for a moment, and then ran over for a big hug hello. later she offered me the coveted spoonful of her avocado and may have pushed the camera aside for a kiss or two. i was so taken by her warm energy and her joyful spirit. nora's sense of freedom and security are definitely a testament to s + e who seem to walk this world with love, humor, and a certain groundedness that is both rare and inspiring. it was a pleasure to spend the evening with you all and i thank you for choosing me to document this special moment in your life as a family! xo

* *

more on our shoot here

measurements.

measuring the universe, one being at a time. i love this installation by roman ondak.. simple + quite captivating.

three things: weddings

 wild flowers make me so happy

 exactly how i feel

stealing this outdoor ceremony idea
* *

jane birkin + serge gainsbourg (i want her dress)

all images via pinterest wedding board which totally needs some love + attention

n and i have been back and forth about our wedding date and location. we want to include everyone, we want to accommodate everyone's schedules, but we are also so ready to be married! i was getting my legs waxed the other week at gianetta's and told gianette we were looking for a wedding venue in the hudson valley. she directed me to the locust grove, a gorgeous estate turned museum on the hudson river (it's so cute, it's so you). i called ken, the executive director, and within three days was signing a contract for a sunday wedding in mid-august (the last free date). done, done, and done. 

and i am thrilled about the spot we chose. locust grove is not a rustic barn or a picnic bench by the ocean (which we had originally imagined) but it is a non-profit which means all our money goes back into education, upkeep of their heirloom garden, etc. it feels good and, quite honestly, i breathe a sigh of relief knowing we don't have to worry about lack of running water or portable generators for cooling + cooking. exciting times and happy connections.

sivan

tonight marks the new moon of sivan, the third month of the jewish calendar year. according to kabbalah the energy associated with this month is walking and deliberate progress which is an attribute that angels, who are called standers, do not possess. on the sixth day of this month, jews celebrate the pilgrim holiday of shavuot which commemorates receiving the torah at mount sinai. this month is also symbolic of gemini, the twins, a term used in the kabbalah to describe the highest level of connection between beloveds.

there is a lot going on this month: walking, receiving wisdom, and connecting with twin energy. sivan comes at a time of year when there are blooming buds and thunderstorms, warm days and cool nights, not quite out of the solitary winter or directly in the vibrant summer, etc. so sivan presents us with a unique opportunity to step forward with care (walk not run) and develop as beings, thus creating space to receive the universe's wisdom. and it is the hope that this wisdom will provide us with the necessary tools to connect to our deepest needs + desires and also to our dear friends and neighbors.

many blessings on this new twin moon! let me know if you receive any super cool wisdom. ;)

for further inquiry an article that describes the sense, body part, hebrew letter, and astrological sign associated with the month of sivan.

this morning

* *

i am grateful for..
1. morning rituals in our kitchen
2. dry clothes removed + folded
3. uzi, our lovely cat (mouse from ikea)
4. lemons, lemons, and more lemons in hot water
5. the soothing sounds of drips, drops..
6. some space for new moon reflections (working from home definitely has it's moments)
7. organized boxes + clearing clutter
8. this perfect gift from an old friend
--
sometime before 6am, following a sleepless night of stomach aches and busy thoughts, i left the house for a much-needed hike. i basically had to drag myself to the mountain and not even half way up the first side i had myself convinced that i needed to turn back -- its about to rain, you don't want to be caught on a mountain when it's pouring. what will you eat? how will you survive the muddy paths? maybe you'll break your ankle again.. is it really worth it? yup, all in my mind before 6am. i tried to turn my attention elsewhere and kept climbing and moving my tired body. about a few feet toward the bottom, on the other side of the mountain, i found myself between the most magnificent neon trees! they were so vibrant, saturated, glorious from the rain and being under them made the entire hike worth it. for real. before walking home, i took a few snips of the low branches and put them in a glass jar as a reminder to self: keep at it, you never know what you'll encounter on the other end.. and now? back to work + soothing my unhappy belly..