I’ve learned so incredibly much from my insanely talented friend, Bethany.

She has completely opened herself to me and inspires me daily.  Daily!

Her photography, her passion for a meaningful, peaceful life, her ability to see the beauty in anything, in everyone, in everywhere.

But the way she mothers is possibly the most inspiring.

She’s such a calm force for her boys, for her family.

She’s always present in the moment and doesn’t let the little things rattle her.

And she leads with such a full heart.  You can feel it in these images, and I know her heart will feel full when she looks at these in the years to come.

We made these images by the deep blue shoreline and shot well beyond when the sun dipped below the horizon.

Her boys threw rocks, and made their way exploring, adventuring, finding the best sticks, and saying, “for you Mommy!” ever so proudly, and eventually they made their way back home to her.

And we all left with full hearts.

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