Even as I write the title of this post today, I almost feel the opposite, I have no words. I am overcome with hope, with deliverance, redemption, sadness, loneliness, and joy, deep joy. My days here lately have been full of pain for my dearest friends, tasting the nastiness of this life, hard core. I am so deeply impressed with my friends, I have never watched with my own two eyes, people love like this and surround those they love. This is family if I’ve ever seen it. People who mourn together, give up their time, their last drop of energy to be with the ones they love that hurt. There is only one source of love like this, and its not human. I feel hopeful today, confident of things to come, that there is more to life than work, money, status….. but is people, its us, its friendships, lovers, sisters, daughters, fathers, co-workers, neighbors. Its our time together here amist all this mess, our imperfections, our laughter and tears, and hope and despair. I’m so glad we are doing this together.
Thank you friends for being such a obvious example of whom you serve. I am privileged by your love, and full of hope for the days to come, and am so grateful for all the days we have together here.
Had a lovely time celebrating the beautiful Emily and Paul this past weekend. The wedding took place on a quaint inn on a river. Here is one frame with more to come in the next few days! Can’t hide happiness!
Jenna and Nick have been dear friends of ours for years. It is always a special privilege to get those you love in front of the lens and capture the love and warmth they are giving to the world. We are so delighted to be living near these two again and are looking forward to many new … Continue reading
To celebrate our 2,000 mile move , we are having a moving sale! And not just any moving sale but 20% off of all wedding packages for those within 120 miles of San Francisco! Spread the word! It is first come, first serve and need to book by May 15! Email jessie@simplyjessie.com for all the … Continue reading
Kristine and Nathan’s day was an amazing Spring day in the Midwest The trees were full of colorful blossoms, warm temperatures and the leaves were the brilliant green of new life. Thank you to Jaclyn Simpson for being my wingman!
Forgive the silence of the last few weeks. It is hard to describe in words what these days have been…. a journey is the best way to describe this process. So many things have happened , our feet have been in so many places, our eyes taking in gorgeous landscapes and the expanse of our beautiful country. … Continue reading
As this blog posts, Eric and I have loaded up our small car with our gear computers, two cats and 2 weeks of clothing. We have turned our car and hearts West. We are ready to document this new adventure armed with rolls of film, field cameras, medium format and digital cameras as well. As I … Continue reading
this is beautifully written Jessie, thanks for sharing.
jess – it is perfect….thank you for sharing your heart