We all know Angelica is HILARIOUS... (and smart. and gorgeous. and way too nice). But back to the point -- this funny lady tried to convince me that Africa by Toto was going to be their first dance song. β β (you know, πΆ I bless the rains down in Africa πΆ yeah, that one.) β β So I'm dying laughing saying really π¬ππ¬?!? but Rich quickly and strongly assures me it's going to be Perfect by Ed Sheeran. For a while I wondered why he didn't play along... but then after really listening to the lyrics to Perfect, I realized that that song choice was important to him because he means them with all his being as if he wrote the song for her himself. β β PS. Happy birthday @annie_cattt π
It's been a whole week and I'm still not over getting to see @fleetwoodmacc π€¦π»ββοΈ So since I have your attention, I'm going to gush about all my feels over it. β β 1. Ever since all I can hear in my head are Fleetwood Mac songs. Since they have so many amazing ones, this hasn't even gotten old yet. β β 2. I can't believe my luck. I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW they were touring and by some stroke of magical luck I found out just in time to snag some tickets that fit with mine and Vincent's crazy schedules. β β 3. After the show when my sister picked us up (another stroke of luck --didn't have to deal with parking!) she said something about how she would be afraid of seeing an older band because it could ruin it for her. This comment made me reflect on all of the amazing (and older) bands I've seen in my life so far! One of my favorite parts is noticing the little ways that they are still the same! Like Robert Plant's mannerisms being exactly the same on stage as his younger self, Tom Petty's relaxing & free vibes while performing in the rain, or Paul McCartney's wild energy! For Stevie, I adored seeing the mystical goddess that she still is! With her ribbon covered Tamborine and mic stand, sheer fabrics draped around her body, her strong voice, and her flowing dance moves --I was all πππ the entire time! β β 4. I just feel so damn grateful. Never in my youth would I imagine a world where I'd get to see so many of my favorite bands live. I pretty much accepted that since I loved 60's & 70's rock that I'd never feel the rush of a new album being dropped, let alone seeing anyone live!!! (especially since many artists had passed many years ago!!) My mind is blown. Thank you, universe β¨β β 5. I felt like this tour was so unique. Not only did we get a Tom Petty tribute (it was his birthday!!), but for the first time, a woman was performing Black Magic Woman, a song from 1968 (their earlier-pre-Stevie-days) and it was just fantastic!β β Wow. That was long. But I just had to get all of this off of my chest! If you ACTUALLY made it to the end, please comment below and let me know because I need to thank you for your dedication π β β Photo by: @avalanchevocals π
In the last 2 months, I've flown 6,000 miles, driven 5,300+ miles, and stayed in a dozen Airbnb's. It's been absolutely wonderful and at the same time overwhelmingly busy. Every single one of my weddings this season was in a different state. EVERY. SINGLE. ONE. (and about half of my sessions were too!) β β This meant that I would go weeks without being home and every time I got back to see those sweet kitty faces, I just had to hit the road again! π± π Norby has been pretty grumpy over it! β β It's funny because I feel so grateful for this. To not only have had SO many clients this season but to have so many people that were willing to bring me out to places across the country. I know there are good photographers everywhere so it makes me feel that extra bit of special when I have so many people willing to fly me all over because they think I'm worth it. I can't even begin to thank you all enough for that β£β£β£ β β At the same time, I feel a little overwhelmed. I've shot more weddings, elopements, and sessions in a condensed amount of time than I ever have before!! It's exciting but I can also get a little wide-eyed looking at the huge piles of images that need to be taken care of!! haha! So, just beware that I'll be blasting you all with the blog posts in the coming weeks π
I can't even handle the ππππππ of this wedding. I have no words. You'll just have to see it for yourself... β β Elissa + Gabo on the blog: http://bit.ly/bohofiesta + link in bio
Did I ever tell you about the craziness that was @zionnps?!? β β First off, we had to RUN up this steep trail to make it in time to catch the last bit of light. We crossed a rickety bridge at full speed and battled a TARANTULA to get to this little gem of a location. β β (π·and by battle, I mean jump over him on the edge of a cliff to continue on our way physically unharmed but mentally scarred for lifeπ·) β β It was all 1,000% worth it to get to see the sights right at dusk and take it all in with these two by my side! β β PS. yes, when we had to go back down in complete darkness, I was quite concerned about crossing paths with the tarantula again!! π¬ β
Is anyone else as obsessed with @grace_loves_lace as I am? β β Dress: @grace_loves_lace | HMU: @kmalynn | Model: @tylerchasephotography + @zglass | Jewelry: @hadleyfrances | Workshop: @theheartworkshop
The @fleetwoodmacc concert this weekend had me dancing in public like a crazy person (kinda like this photo!) ππ β β PS. @stevienicks was seriously incredible!! πππ I can't believe I got to see her live!!!!!!!!! π² β β Photo by: @racheldowneyphoto
Elissa is just π₯π₯ β β Gabo & Elissa are on the blog today! http://bit.ly/bohofiesta + link in bioβ
