A little more time.

One thing is blatantly clear to me tonight, I am definitely NOT in Maui anymore! It's cold on the island friends!!

I'm still here! So hideously behind on blogging, it's barely even funny. I have sooo many beautiful families that have recently been photographed. In fact, I have so many beautiful families and weddings from the summer that haven't even been blogged yet. How, will I catch up? Or will I?? Lately its been so cold outside, and the fire has been going, and my baby won't be a baby for much longer. I just want to keep squeezing her and making her smile. She is almost eight months old. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?

Some times I think, "I need to blog... right now" and then, Maisie does something cute, and I think... "later" and I loose track of time. At so many points during the day, one phrase keeps ringing in my ears from a wise and beautiful woman this summer.

"Enjoy that time with your lovely baby, it goes by way to quickly. I am sure you will catch that in the eyes of all the parents you photograph. We all wish for a little more time...."

It breaks my heart, daily and I can't tell you how often it echoes in my head. So, although it is cold outside, I'm going to post a few images from the lovely Robin's family photo shoot in July. Her words, so powerful, so sincere have left such a distinct impression on my heart.

Not only in my personal life do I hear your words, but also as I am shooting family sessions, I can't help but think "We all just wish for a little more time". Robin, I can't thank you enough.

A wedding in Maui

When you are in the delivery room with a family, while their new baby boy is being brought into the world. Something profound happens.

When you are pregnant together, go to pre-natal yoga together, obsess about teen burgers and blizzards together, share baby hats, and talk about pregnancy fears and woes, call each other when weird things happen, when the baby isn't sleeping, when your body is broken, when all you can do is cry... something happens. A bond is created.

When you spend weeks waiting for 'the call' to get to the hospital to photograph a friends baby story, you are honored. It was such an honor to be such a huge part in capturing Landon's journey into the world, as it was an honor to capture his mommy and daddy get married in Maui last week.

I must say, I'm a big fan of people who get married with their children watching, or being a part of the ceremony. It just means something. Is just sweet, is beautiful. They've been through some stuff. Some hard stuff. Building and caring for a baby is no small task. Stressful, emotional and new... it can be at times, ever so difficult. But, when you make it through and still look at each other like you just met. Look at each other with eyes full of butterflies. That, is remarkable.

If you want to get a bit of background on Eddie, Stacey and Landon before seeing their wedding photos, you can see their maternity photos HERE Their emotional baby story (grab a tissue) HERE Their newborn photos HERE

It truly was a magnificent Maui wedding. Congratulations Eddie, Stacey and Landon! May life continue to shower you with love.

I'll just have you know that Stacey had "The Dream Team" fabulous Makeup artist Jessica Waite www.makeupmaui.com and Rock Star Hairdresser Dan Sanchez - www.dansanchezsalon.com Personally, I wouldn't get married in Maui without them. Just saying. Beautiful Flowers by Bella Grace Flowers - www.bellagraceflowers.com After scaling the cliff on the road between Lahaina and Kihei, we were back for the babies and the ceremony. Recognize anyone? Oh haaay Maisie! I know, right. Cute. I love this one of Landon watching his mom and dad saying their vows. A sunset first dance, not a dry eye for miles. I am in love with this next photo. And I love that everyone else was feeling the love. Mounds of love friends.

Runaway Soul 2010

Tired of boring old Christmas Cards??? Well we are too! Haven't heard of us??

Well, here we are! My fabulous friend and fellow 'creator' Shannon Andrews and I have joined creative forces once again to create our Runaway Soul Holiday 2010 Collection. We have a set of 5 cards made and are taking pre-orders for them. (Info below).

Last year we had great success with our 2009 Holiday Collection, and we are thrilled to bring you this years quirky and inspired set.

This year, in a simultaneous wave of inspiration, and shot of creative courage... our 2010 Collection was born. Both of us compiling a bunch of our favorite holiday and not so holiday things together and wildly photographing it all. On the floor of Shannon's living room... our favorites for this year were created. We will also be creating a full line of cards, mothers day, fathers day, thank yous etc... just you wait!

For now... email runawaysoul@erinwallis.com to pre-order your set TODAY. We will be taking pre-orders until November 11, don't miss out this year!!! Wait!! The best part is that $5.00 from every set sold will benefit our local food bank. We love giving, and love that you can be a part of it too! Here are our chosen cards for this year, (along with the one above "BLUE BIRD. To satisfy your softer side. Our sweet blue bird perches carefully on a pile of birch tree parts."). Each chosen for its uniquely inspired quirky flair. Don't miss out! Email today, and benefit a great cause!!!!

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We bring you, the Runaway Soul Holiday Collection 2010.

SHINY STAR The smallest treasure can spread the most beautiful light. An instant favorite. REEL CRAFTY This may be our favorite card! A pile of old fishing plugs topped with some flashy flair... quirky in all the right ways. MOOSE. Our most delicate creation. Even a giant beast, is incredibly fragile. A beautiful display of rustic charm. We love this card. RUSTIC RACK. Well... maybe this is our favorite??? A culmination of fabulous friends. A rare bird, a shiny plug and a bit of sparkle, all held together by a rustic rack. An extra bit of wild, for your holiday season.