dreams

A quick note on a select moment of truth and beauty, after a very, very long day. I shot a wedding today-- hard work, long hours, harsh light, but with lovely people. Covering a wedding means constantly being in tune with the people involved, with the choices they make in putting together a special day. It means putting myself in the shoes of the couple and their family, to tell their unique story. Apart from making sure I'm hydrated and my blood sugar doesn't dip too low-- and even that is about being of good service to others-- my thoughts are not on me much at all. But I have to say, I got choked up during the reception when the groom said his toast: "I'm so happy. The day has been better than I could have imagined. I have married the woman of my dreams and I look forward to spending the rest of my life with her." He was so deeply sincere. There were tears in his eyes as he spoke. Tears rose in my own eyes, and a crazy mix of awe and desire rose in my heart. It feels like a miracle for a person to feel that way about another person. It was good to see evidence of that kind of love.