Getting a glimpse into the raw, unfiltered parts of people and their lives is why I am a photographer. It is the only thing I can do to express my emotion, to find balance, and to satisfy my intense need to give. I see a bit of myself in everyone I photograph.

These images make me feel good. They make me smile. They make me want to grab my son and go outside to enjoy the sunshine on our faces. Sara and her warrior strength coupled with intense vulnerability, Forest looking at his girls with such adoration and love fills me with hope and pride. I love this little family and I am thinking about them deeply today.

With the love we have in our hearts, we can turn this world around.