This day was filled with color, starting with Sara’s custom-made wedding dress. It hung proudly, utter perfection in a deep fuchsia hue. Gold sequins and beads were sewn into the light fabric creating sparkling patterns and swirls. Mustafa and Sara began the day at Sara’s family home–the perfect backdrop for their first look. Later, they […]

I stepped into the house , my eyes slowly drinking in my surroundings. I arrived early so I took the time to look around. My feet sunk slowly into the persian rug below me and as I turned the corner, my breath caught in my throat. A library. Beauty and the Beast has always been my favorite […]

I arrived home early—sliding my shoes off as I came through the kitchen door and feeling the cool tiles beneath my feet. After making a warm cup of chai tea, I settled down at my computer and started downloading images from today’s wedding. Weddings often create a series of challenges–each unique to the day. They […]

It filled my senses. As I entered the dressing area I was enveloped by the sweet scent of Dior perfume, soft melodic music , and above all—-laughter. It seemed to punctuate the day, flowing from person to person–room to room. Inez sat in front of the mirror, eyes closed—receiving her final makeup touches as her […]

A cloud of hairspray hung in the air around her, settling slowly around her tresses like early morning dew. “Do I look all right?” she asked, peering into the mirror and bending to tuck away loose strands. Sunbeams stretched through the window behind her casting soft light on her golden tendrils. The room took a […]