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For me, love is about...

February 14, 2014 by Ara R. in Personal

A few years back, before we got married, I made a list of the things that encompass love for me.  One of my first brides, Christina, made it into a small poster for me as a gift and it hangs in my office.  I'm sharing it again today, because with all the candy, flowers and chocolates, it's easy to forget all the ordinary, everyday things that go into living with a person year after year...

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February 14, 2014 /Ara R.
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Adventure Report: The Subway in Zion National Park, Utah

February 08, 2014 by Ara R. in Personal, Adventure Reports, Photo Features

If you love unique landscapes (preferably involving water), you may have heard of The Subway in Zion National Park. When I first saw photos back in 2008, I became obsessed. It’s a beautiful natural tunnel with water flowing through clear water pools, all tucked away 4.5 miles away from a winding country road in Zion’s wilderness. The “trail" to it is littered with boulders, a rambling creek...

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February 08, 2014 /Ara R.
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Happily Ever After: Jessica & Michael's Halloween Wedding in Dallas, Texas

February 08, 2014 by Ara R. in Weddings

Jessica and Michael chose the beautiful historic Aldredge House in Dallas, Texas for their ceremony and reception.  The house has many gorgeous rooms, and green, romantic grounds.  It was perfect for the elegant nod-to-Halloween theme Jessica chose for her decorations.  From Mazel tov! after the glass-breaking to the Hora dance during the reception...

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February 08, 2014 /Ara R.
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View fullsize Oh, the happiest new year to you! I am so grateful for 2024--the people I spent it with, the places I saw, the deep feelings of awe and connection and smallness in nature... All of it. // These photos are self-portraits in Iceland and the Faroe Islan
View fullsize This wedding still feels like a happy dream, one where I get to photograph almost an entire event in snowshoes. Caitlin & Austin threaded a tiny weather needle to have perfect pillowy snow and still be able to access this incredible spot. They an
View fullsize Oh to be here again. Lindsay and Bobby’s wedding day in the North Cascades dripped with atmosphere and enchantment, herons and wildflowers and butterflies accompanying their merry little band of friends and family through the mist. #elopeadvent
View fullsize A dream of Tiana and Travis in sunbeams, moss, and golden green.  I want to dive through the looking glass back into the woods, smelling the evergreens and soaking in this moment. #elopeadventurously
View fullsize Riannon & Hunter, whose wild engagement session could only be one-upped by their backpacking wedding in the North Cascades (more on that soon). Down for anything, everything, and more than you think is possible, these two adventurers are absolute

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