2019 in Review

Hard to express how much this work has meant to me this year. You as clients and supporters have grown me, challenged me, cared for me, humored me, encouraged me, and kept me going.

But this post is coming at a time when all does not feel right in the world. My dear friends lost their daughter last week and they are hurting and grieving in ways I cannot fathom. I can’t feel honest in this New Year’s post without acknowledging this deep hurt in my heart. Loss. This year is ending in grief—how can one start a new year without all the pieces?

The pictures below capture a lot of joy. But I want you to know that I know that this year held a lot of pain for so many of you, as well. I’ve shed tears after sessions with you. Love is not the easy road and it is far from perfect. In fact, love, I see, is a place where we will both heal and fall apart in ways we never imagined. I hope my pictures always leave room for that truth.

As I put this set of images together this evening, in light of loss, I found myself motivated by you—the lovers, families, and big-hearted humans that passed in front of my lens this year. You loved so deeply. I see it, and I’m challenged by it. Thank you for letting me in. Here they are: a few images from every session of 2019. Sending love out to each of you! Xo, E