Only Larisa could capture this. I knew she would be able to show both the dark and the light, and how it was the balance between dark and light that was beautiful.
The day we shot had been all storms. Sand caked in the layers of fabric, Charlie refusing to wear pants. And it was perfect.
Larisa saw a beauty far beyond what I could, and showed it back to me. This is her incredible talent. She saw beauty through the struggle, because of the struggle. I can’t really explain how much these pictures mean to me, every single image cracks my scrappy, focused, clenched jaw little heart wide open.
This is our family. We’re tired, we’re grateful, and we’re ready to meet what and who comes next. Thank you, Larisa, for helping us honor and remember the way there.
Lora & Marc