Engagement day fun with Megan and Chris.

The bottom of Winnie’s wedding dress - not when she was wearing it of course… Winnie and Jake, November 2011, shot for George Street Photo.

Stark simple and elegant. Carly and Daniel, Mexico 2011.

Ring Bearers and cactus in Cabo. Carly and Daniel, October 2011.

Carly and Daniel enjoying the glow of their wedding on the beach in Cabo San Lucas. October 2011.

Cactus Choos. Carly and Daniel, Mexico 2011.

Off to Mexico for a wedding shoot in Cabo. See you next week!

The world lost a bright light yesterday. Erin Howarth died, 3 years after discovering she had breast cancer. She fought tirelessly, bravely, fearlessly and never lost her sense of humor. I had the great honor of photographing her wedding in Spain - the subject of many posts here. She and her husband Adam made a perfect union. Today I am devastated - for Adam, her family, and for anyone who ever knew her.

I lost my mother to cancer when I was 14. When Erin asked me to shoot her wedding, she told me her story. I had an instant bond with her. And when I was working with her and Adam, I was capturing friends, not subjects. I knew her for 2 short years. And I knew going in that she had cancer. But the heartache I feel today - the loss, sadness and grief - are worth having known her. Rest well, Erin. 

Love’s first begins at day’s last light… Kathryn & Adam, October 2011.