Beautiful: Tara Whitney.

* Note: Tara Whitney was not harmed during this shoot. Promise.*

There are people in this world that you meet and effortlessly fall in love with. They are familiar. Gentle. Comfortable. They need no introduction. You just seem to fall into perfect rhythm and the story that unfolds thereafter is beautiful. I felt this way with Sheye and now years later, the two of us felt this way in meeting Tara. Tara Whitney that is. Yes, yes, yes....THEE Tara.

Admittedly I was nervous. We had corresponded several times over e-mail and talked on the phone a few times before the shoot, but come on face-to-face? And then something happened. We pulled up and there she was...a huge smile on her face. We hugged, we laughed, we talked all things photo and the rest is really history. By the end of our shoot, we were all sitting around on an old quilt of hers, champagne in hand, in the middle of a field, laughing endlessly. If it weren't for the sun setting and strange field creatures starting to make noises (true story), I would've gladly stayed all night. I was sad to leave. I had a welcomed a new friend into this heart of mine and a few mere hours just weren't enough. Sheye and I drove home arguing about who adored her more. (I'd like to think that I won, but Sheye will tell you the jury is still out!)

As I have said before...Sheye is an incredible gift in my life and now Tara has given me something just as beautiful and for that, there are no words. Every time I look at these images, my eyes well with tears. I am reminded of an evening filled with laughter, serenity, and friendship. I could ask for nothing more.

Many of you may have already seen the slideshow on Sheye's blog, but for those of you who haven't, it can be found here. The password is "field".

Special thank yous to Sheye and Tara...for being the amazing, beautiful women that you are. I am so lucky...

Much love,
Krysta