Romance

Who doesn’t like the romantic movies where boy gets girl, and everything seems happy in the world?

My personal favorite is Pride and Prejudice.
I could watch that movie every.single.day.

I’ve been putting a lot of thought onto this word, and what it means to me this last week.
you know…being Valentine’s Day and all.

Here is what Wiki says about Romance:

Romance is the pleasurable feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love.

In the context of romantic love relationships, romance usually implies an expression of one’s love, or one’s deep emotional desires to connect with another person.

Historically, the term “romance” originates with the medieval ideal of chivalry

To me, romance is more than just a kiss, or a feeling, or desire.
It’s being able to KNOW that they love you.

I have been married to my husband for 9 1/2 years now.
He STILL opens the door for me. Not just the door to a building, but to the car. He let’s me into the car, and he gets me out of the car.
Some friends saw him help me out of the car and asked: “Does he always do that for you? Or is he just trying to impress us?”
No, he always does. Even if no one is watching.
That’s romance to me.

Grabbing my hand in the middle of a crowd so I don’t get lost.
Wrapping his arms around me when I’m doing dishes. Just to tell me how much he appreciates me.
Filling up my water bottle in the morning when he leaves for work, so I can have cold water.
Seeing the look on his face, as I look myself over in the mirror for the hundredth time to make sure I look ok. The look always says “you’re beautiful.”
Driving me places, even though I know he would rather be doing something else.
Setting up back rubs for me when he knows I’ve had a particularly long day.
Putting his hand against the small of my back to let me know that he.is.always.there.
encouraging me to grasp hold of my dreams, and to not let go.
Calling me on EVERY.SINGLE.BREAK he has at work, just to tell me he loves me.

I’ve given him a run for his money.
I really have.
And yet, he has stuck by me.
Through E.V.E.R.Y.T.H.I.N.G.

That’s Romance to me.
Loving someone so much, that all the little things are important.

I love capturing these little moments in my photography. Engagement Sessions and Weddings are my ABSOLUTE favorite things to photograph. Capturing the little things that speak Romance. Yes, this includes the kisses, the hugs, the looks, the touches. The little things.

What’s YOUR interpretation of Romance?
Join the journey here

She did AMAZING. I swear, I would get my hair cut EVERY week, JUST for the shampoo and head massage.

I couldn’t get over how stunning she was. So I made a date with her to take her pictures.

Tell me, is she not absolutely STUNNING?!

SO, if you are in Davis County, and need someone to cut your hair, contact me for her info. She is seriously AMAZING.

And I couldn’t choose which pictures to put, so I apologize for the overload.
This is probably my most FAVORITE portrait session. Loved it.

Enjoy.

To book a portrait session, send me an email at winsorphoto@gmail.com

He was my Valentine today, as my hubby has been sick all night/day with the stomach flu.

How did I get to be so lucky?

Here’s wishing all of you a Happy Valentine’s Day.

And to all of you newly engaged folk (or those who KNOW someone who got engaged today), remember my deal I’ve got going on? Make sure to check it out, the month is half over.

Enjoy.

Have you guys heard of with.in?

If not, you need to head over there and get in the know. It looks to be an amazing journey that I can’t WAIT to be a part of.
Every week, they post a word. You are allowed to interpret this word however you want, and then post your definition of the word.

I have to admit it’s hard. I have been thinking about it for 5 days now, wondering what I’m going to write.

This last weeks word was:

Sto.ry

I’ve never been a writer. I admit that. I did whatever I had to do to pass English, and not fail it. When I was younger, I wanted to write books. But let’s be honest, my mind wouldn’t let me focus on any one thing long enough to actually write a book. It would have to be more just random thoughts.

I was talking to my mom, who happens to be one of my best friends, about how I was going to write this. Complaining, yet again, that I.CAN’T.WRITE. What she said reminds me why I am taking this journey with these ladies. She told me: “just be you. You may not be a writer, but I love the way you write. That’s why I read your blog. It’s YOU”.  And then I realized that I don’t HAVE to focus so much on the writing. I need to just focus on being me.

Anyway. Back to the subject, and enough about my lack of writing skills.

Story. Everyone has one. I find myself on roadtrips, looking at people in the car next to me, wondering where they are headed. What are they driving to, or what are they driving from? When I think of stories, I think of perspectives. You can have 10 people read the same book, and everyone will come away with something different. As it is with life.

My life story changes with how my perspective is.

3 years ago, my perspective was off.  it was very closed, and very centered. i’ve been able to see this perspective change over the years, and I can see that chapter from a few years ago in a new light.

Have you ever done that? Read a story, and then as your life changed, you read it again, and come away with something different?

Every.Single.Chapter.Is.Different.

Each one has a different perspective.

I would like to think that I have a better perspective on things now than I have in the past. And I would hope that as I grow and learn, that my perspective will continue to change. I always hope that it will change for the better, but I know that sometimes we need to fall, in order to stand a little taller.

My life, according to some, has been pretty easy. I was raised in an amazing family. I am pretty sure that when I was younger, I yelled at some of my siblings, and said I hated them and that when I grew up, I was never going to talk to them again. I grew up. And they are my best friends. The things that were SO.IMPORTANT.I.CAN’T.LIVE.WITHOUT.AND.WILL.DIE.IF.IT.CHANGES. have changed, and I didn’t die. And they aren’t so important to me.

There are some things that are constant in my story, and my perspective has changed on them as well.
My family.
My parents, my siblings, their spouses and children, my husband and my son.
They are always there for me. Even when I’m a dork, and don’t deserve their love.
My perspective on family has changed as well with my story.
The way I wanted my family to grow, has not been able to happen. I’ve had the wonderful chance to add to my family a different way, and in turn has made my family grow.
But no matter how it grows, it is still my family.

I hope that in this journey, I can find and show you guys a little more about myself. Show you my perspective on things, and show you my story.
And I hope you guys join in on the journey that Tiffany and Vanessa have started.
I will be doing a post like this weekly.

Photos taken by my husband, edited by me.

Love is in the air.
It’s intriguing, and romantic.

And it makes it so you can’t help but feel happy.

So, all you BRIDES out there.
Here is my gift to you, for this month of love.

Please email me to check for date availability.
winsorphoto@gmail.com

If you are not in the state of Utah, and still want to participate in this AMAZING special, please email me for more information.

I can’t wait to capture your romantic story.

My couples were seriously the best I could ask for! I gained some amazing friends this year. THANK YOU to my 2011 couples and their families. You.Are.Amazing.

Can’t wait to see what 2012 brings! If you are planning a wedding this year, NOW is the time to contact me! Let’s get you in the books. Send me a direct message at winsorphoto@gmail.com

This next couple, I had the privilage of second shooting with Ravenberg Photography. These are a couple of favorites from that wedding.

Enjoy!

And I’m excited to meet you brides getting married this year! Let’s make it a party.

To see yourself on 2012’s list of favorite Bridals, send me an email to info@winsorphotography.com for more information!

I had some of the absolute most AMAZING couples this year, and they made my year FANTASTIC!  These guys seriously make me LOVE my job! So, THANK YOU!!

Love you all, and I hope your new year is great for all of you newlyweds.

Thanks everyone for making 2011 a GREAT year!! If you want to be seen on 2012’s favorites, send me a message at info@winsorphotography.com

It’s A.LOT. of work.

But in the meantime, expect some changes.

And know that change is good.

And also, please enjoy this Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from my family to yours.

Enjoy the New Year.

Enjoy!

To book a session, shoot me an email at info@winsorphotography.com