Dear Holly and Jake,

Your gallery is ready, and I hope you take your time with it — maybe with a glass of wine, maybe on a quiet evening when the light feels similar to that October day.

Your wedding was such a gift to photograph. From the way the day unfolded without urgency, to the laughter that moved easily between people who truly know one another, everything felt relaxed, honest, and deeply human. The horses wandering up as if they’d been invited guests, the open fields glowing in that perfect fall light, the feeling of a backyard gathering that just happened to be a wedding. It was all effortless in the best way.

What I loved most was the freedom of it. There was no pressure to perform, no rush to manufacture moments, just space to let things happen as they were. That kind of energy is rare, and it allowed me to be fully present and creatively inspired. Shooting so much film that day felt like a natural extension of the pace and mood — slow, intentional, and grounded in feeling.

Thank you for trusting me with something so meaningful. Thank you for welcoming me into a day that felt more like a celebration among friends than an event. This gallery is one of my favorites of the year, and I’m so grateful your story is part of it.

Warmest congratulations,