8 yr old work. when i took this set i had been photographing weddings full-time, a wedding every weekend, sometimes two for 7 years prior to when these photos were taken. also doing engagement photos and other lifestyle sessions during the week. i was having a lot of “success” and taking photos for a living but i was stretching myself to the max and was exhausted and anxious all the time and had completely lost myself. eventually i wasn’t having much fun anymore and my health was taking a toll, especially once I was doing all of that and had my son. my son was two around the time we shot these and these images sparked me and affirmed that something had to give. i see a beautiful set and great lighting but i also see my story.

model: sakoiya dean