Holy shit. Vulgarity called for. That year happened, and it happened with a vengeance. So much in one year, that here I am already in February trying to set down and look back. Of course, by vengeance, I mean spectacular, joyful magic.
What happened this year? Well, I got to hang out in Vegas, Palm Springs, the Salton Sea, Slab City, LA, Santa Cruz, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. I met utterly delightful people all along the way. But even better than all my travel adventures? Getting to connect with all sorts of dreamily rad people and collaborate on their oh-so-awesome weddings and portraits. These are people who put themselves in my hands, put their faith and trust in me, and brought me into their communities, setting a million sparks flying in a million directions. I am having an internal fight to the death of feeling honored and humbled vs gleefully over the moon at getting to work with these truly wonderful folks on something that is so deeply meaningful and precious for them. The connections I have gained this year definitely go beyond clients, beyond acquaintances. These people I now tenderly refer to as friends, and I feel fortunate to have them in my lives.
It was also a year of frenzy. I can see you’re not surprised. I did SO much. I used the term ‘busy’ so frequently that I had to put a stop to it and reassign a new meaning—a heightened meaning—to the word busy. The people I care about have been so understanding about how much I have thrown myself into my business, going full time this year and working about twice as long hours as I ever did before. Thank you, you precious, precious friends. While I may have become a little antisocial this year, I would do it all again. It was all worth it. 1
I’m over a month delayed on posting this because for the life of me, I could just not bring myself to narrow this down. AND STILL, I CAN’T. Because this collection of moments randomly strung together ultimately expresses my overfilled heart. Thank you, friends, thank you. So here, I present you with the longest post I have ever created and longer than anyone in their right mind would create—far, far, far too many moments of joy, too much laughter, too much adventure, too much depth, too much wonder. An ode to 2013 in too many photographs, many of which have not yet been seen. May 2014 allow me to continue to bask in the magic of rad people and amazing places. Holy shit.
Such wonderful photos representing so much love and adventure. How can you not smile. What a great year! May 2014 be as wonderful for you!
Thank you so very much. I sure couldn’t stop smiling myself… but I’m biased. ;)
THAT.
WAS.
*AWE*SOME.
Really really excited to see this year unfold for you, Jas. You have a special way of gettin’ me jazzed on life and I can’t wait to live vicariously through your next set of ass kickery.
Kim, you are basically the best cheer champ of all time. I should get you some pompoms. You’ve earned them. I return your championing with my own: I absolutely can’t wait to see what 2014 has in store for you, and if we get the chance to shoot together, I’ll go weak in the knees.
LOVE your work! You continue to inspire me
Aw, you are too sweet Aubrey—can’t thank you enough for this kindness!
That was not too many photos! It just made me want to go look at each and every shoot. You have got the goods my girl. I’m so inspired by you. Thanks for sharing your gifts! We are blessed to be included in your amazing compilation.
You are so terribly sweet, Sophie. Thank you, you were absolutely an essential part of this year!
You are a wizard with that camera. Absolutely incredible shots!
P.S. We miss you in Montreal :)
You are such a gem, Alain. Thank you, I miss you guys!
What a fantastic, awesome, astounding and glorious year that must have been! I hope that 2014 will be equally wonderful for you.
You are too kind, Ashley—thanks a million! I wish you an awesome 2014 as well.
Oh Jas beautiful doesn’t even begin to describe your pictures. Just looking at these photos puts a smile on my face. You have a wonderful gift and are able to capture such a wonderful side of people.
I hope your 2014 is even better and more adventurous!
Marie, you are such a wonderful cheerleader. Thank you so much for these kind words. May your 2014 continue to bring a smile to your face. :)