Friday, September 14, 2012

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.)

22 comments:

  1. I love the graininess in the wedding photo, actually - I love the way it looks. :)

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  2. You're awesome! Good luck with the wedding, I'm sure they'll turn out great!

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  3. Gorgeous lovey! These are all beautiful. :)

    xo

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  4. WOW! I think, even without those delicious photos in the post, I would still have the same wonderful feeling I had while reading it. ;) The photos make it all the more enjoyable and beautiful.
    just one question... have you ever written poetry? you really should. Your blog really is always so poetic and there's always something about your photos that *looks* poetic to me. :) Just curious.
    Keep those great photos and posts coming, Lucia. (hugs)

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  5. Yay!! Thank for announcing the winner!! I feel so special.

    Beautiful photos, hun...and goodness, I wonder which wedding is on the 22nd;)

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  6. will be praying for you! :) you GO girl!

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  7. Love your pictures. The first line of this post is simply beautiful. Very poetic and perfect to describe this time of year.

    Good luck with the wedding. I'm sure you'll do fine. :)

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  8. Lovely, lovely photos, dear. <3 And congrats, Raquel!!

    xoxo//bree

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  9. Lucia, you have such a talent. The simple photographs with corn, tomatoes and plums are so lovely and elegant. Your words are so catching, too.

    Good luck on the 22nd!

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  10. Um, this is so, so beautiful. The pictures and the words almost make me feel the crispness of the air and the smell the smoke of musky fall air.

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  11. Beautiful photos! Good luck with your wedding photography on the 22nd! :)

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  12. Beautiful post. These pictures are so awesome.

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  13. that last photo is so beautiful. wait, no, all of them are just amazing! have so so so much fun on your first wedding job. i'm jealous :)
    and that first sentence. perfection.

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  14. Autumn is the season I come alive in....spice and nippy weather and sweaters and boots... <3

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  15. Your photos made me super excited for fall!

    http://eternal-simplicity.blogspot.com

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  16. i love that last photo; the graininess of it looks spectacular. i pray that the wedding you will be shooting goes well! xo

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  17. You are amazing, and improving so much! =) Congrats on photographing your first wedding - I will be praying for you like crazy, and I am sure you will do fabulously. =) Just make sure to post pics. ;)

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  18. Lucia, your work...so so beautiful. I mean, I don't know what to say.

    Blessings, friend!

    ~Madi

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  19. ahhh, beautiful words and photographs lucia...as always! :)
    and congratulations to rauqel on winning the photo challenge!

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  20. Hey Luci!

    I'm really looking forward to seeing your wedding photos after you take them... :) I'm sure you will do a BEAUTIFUL job! I have full confidence! I bet you are excited!

    Blessings to you, dear!
    ~Emily

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