Warm

I shot the reception of Andy and Trish on a chilly February evening. The weather was bitterly cold, but the warm words said that night could have thawed ice in record speeds.

I love to see how the bride and groom interact with each other. However, this time it was slightly different. It was the words and actions of the bride's mother that stole my heart. As I walked around the table taking pictures of the guests, I noticed her mother lean over, gently touch her arm, and quietly say, "I'm so happy for you." I could see the pride in her eyes and the love in her touch.

As I walked to my car with the cold air biting at my skin, I reflected upon the evening. I kept picturing Trish's mother leaning over and expressing those words. What great support for a mother to give. It put a frozen tear in my eye, and at the same time warmed my heart.