I love Washington State, but I admit it took some time before I came to that conclusion. As a brand new Navy wife I was moved 3000 miles from home to what I considered the middle of NOWHERE. The town we lived in had A Wal-mart and the closest Target was more than 30 miles away. I was miserable, for a little while. Even in the beginning, when I was so miserable, I could admit that my new scenery was breath taking. I still spent way too much time wishing I could just go home.
Life happens though, whether you want it to or not, and slowly but surely the word "Home" was being redefined. I resisted and I lost. Each day I would drive the same way, and see the same mountain range in the distance, and each day I would be awe struck. On clear days the mountains never ended. On really cloudy days the sunsets were so colorful you could confuse them for the Northern Lights. I loved the simplicity of the farmland, and road side flower stands.
I loved Deception Pass. A bridge that changed colors during the day with the rising and the setting of the sun. A bridge that the otters played beneath and the bald eagles flew overhead. A bridge that was truly scary to cross on the days the fog decided to roll in. A bridge we had to cross to get anywhere, and never once did I fail to notice it's splendor. On one side of the bridge were winding road, and rock walls. The other side was a forest so green and tall, almost fairytale like.
The thing I love the most about Washington were the daffodils and tulips. Row after row of brilliantly colored flowers. Every variety, every shape, every color and color combination. They go on forever. They made the cold winter months before them, and the rainy months that followed worth all seem worth every minute.
I feel fortunate to have these, and many other memories. My children however, aren't old enough to truly appreciate it. Washington will always be special to them because that is where they were born. I want it to be more than that. I want it defined to them, like it is to my memory. So I captured as much of WA. as I could on film. Like the pictures above. It means so much to me that I am going back this spring to capture more, and to give my youngest daughter the tulip pictures I feel she deserves.
I will only be there for a short time, but I will be able to arrange special portrait sessions for those interested. The spots are VERY limited! Please contact me today reserve yours.
(904) 434 3975
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