Every year, around late August/early September, there is something in the air that makes saying "goodbye" to summer a little easier. For many, it is Pumpkin Spice! For others, it is the decrease in shore traffic that allows the locals to truly enjoy the beaches, or the chill that accompanies the night as it gets deeper into October that we call "sweater weather", or the abundance of activities - both family friendly & super spooky - that kick off the "Holidays" starting with Halloween. But the truly stunning occurrence that we experience is the transformation from healthy, green leaves to the radiant hues that keep us in awe throughout Autumn & gazing upon every vibrant tree we pass!

Enter: Matt, Kristen & Juney. They knew they wanted to do a family session for a while but could not figure out the exact details or time of year. When I had talked to Kristen on the phone and she told me the idea that she came up with, I was "Thrilled"! Being a huge fan of The Walking Dead and all things zombie, I couldn't wait to bring this shoot to life - or back to life, should I say?! ;)

Our Earth rotates at a speed of 1,037 mph. It takes 24 hours to complete and every day we get the pleasure of being witness to the sun rise and set. I'm sure you've watched this beautiful occurrence once or twice, so think back to the last time that you did. Do you remember what it looked like? The colors that were painted in the sky? You watch as night fades into day and before you know it, it is daylight. Or the way that the colors burst as the sun is setting and then quickly dissipates as the grey hues of dusk spill into the night. These natural artworks change by the second and can look completely different from minute to minute.

This is why I love photography. It gives you a chance to capture breathtaking scenes before they disappear. Memories while people are still alive. Landscapes before & after, or over the years as places develop. Everything can change in the blink of an eye, and photography gives us a chance to hold onto history.

These photos were taken on my way home from a different photoshoot and I just happen to be at the right place as it hit its peak. It was a nice Autumn night and I stopped to snap these as I was driving by a lake. They are 6 minutes apart, and completely raw images because there is no amount of editing that I can do that would make these already stunning photos any better. It would be an insult to our gorgeous planet.

Enjoy!