kindling of autumn

A match has been lit to the end of this summertime, and as the flame slowly eats away at what is left of this season, it in turn begins to kindle Autumn. We have not yet felt a nip in the air, but simple colors hint at what's to come: the green of ripe corn in the garden; the red of plump tomatoes on their vines; the lush dark purple of late plums; the faint orange hue at the tips of leaves.

Nights are now filled with a steady flow of study, talk, homemade applesauce, and preparation for the weeks ahead. A wedding was celebrated last Saturday; I was asked to be the reception photographer. As the light began to fade, I dashed around with my camera, sweating (over the fact that my ISO is rather pitiful in the pitch black) and snapping and smiling at the beauty of it all. I discovered all over again how right it felt--despite night photography not being my forte with my current equipment. It just felt good.

Tonight, the summer edition of Kinfolk is sitting on the coffee table, borrowed from a friend, giving final reminisce to the closure of the season. On the horizon is my first wedding as main photographer. Think of me on the 22nd, friends, and pray that I would have calm, rest, inspiration, and no malfunctions. I can scarcely believe such an opportunity has come my way so soon, and I thank the Lord for blessing me with a chance to work hard and capture someone's special day.

May you be refreshed, friends, and cheered, as autumn is kindled and a page of new adventures is unleafed.

xo,
lucia

p.s. (congratulations to Raquel, winner of the July photo challenge. I will now be taking a few months' break from the photo challenge because of limited time, but you can view her winning photo and the other finalists' photos here.)