
a moment to ponder
06/01/2015
As every year ends, I promise myself I will take a breath and reflect on the year that has been, for just a moment.
And mostly I don’t. Too many weddings. Being a dad. And a husband. Editing. Designing albums. More editing.
It’s too easy to just keep on keeping on.
But this year is different. I shot more weddings in 2014 than I could have ever dreamt of. It was crazy. Extraordinary. Humbling.
And, wanting to put together a year in review kinda post, a best of 2014 sorta thing, I went back through the weddings I shot in 2014 looking for my favourite images.
But what I saw, as I looked through the year that’s been, made me pause. Because time after time, wedding after wedding, I found that I was drawn not to the big moments, but the little ones. I came to realise that what excites and moves me when I shoot are the small things. The moments of stillness. Of intimacy. The opportunity to capture unexpected, perfect juxtapositions.
It’s a big thing, to be charged with being a part of someone’s life, for just one day.
But it isn’t the big moments that make it amazing.
It’s the tiny ones.
2014. You were quite a year. Thank you.
Ridiculous creativity - stunning. The rainbow on the beach shot is just breath-taking. You definitely don't suck ;)
Some really really lovely photographs, well done.
OMG every single shot on here is killer. wow, what an awesome year you had! Hope 2015 is even more magical!
my goodness. dude. these are just insane.
Gorgeous as always, Darin!
DUDE. That beach rainbow shot blew my mind. What a killer year you had!!
Absolutely breathtaking work... I want to come back to this post again and again!!
Beautiful work amigo! All the best for 2015.
Really gorgeous work, Darin. Looking forward to what you have to share for 2015!
I like the images you've chosen for the 2014 review. Full of emotion and beauty.
DAMN Darin. You've got eyes. I'm in love with the little boy with the flower, A GIRAFFE!! the little bow tie adjustment at the bottom. Killer year. Keep it up I can't wait to follow your 2015. seriously. damn. so good.
What a FANTASTIC year!!!
What a phenomenal year!! So many out of this world images in your set...you should be so proud of 2014!!
Very well written and excellently captured (as always), Darin!
2014 was quite the year indeed. Well said and you've got some very thoughtful and creative eyes there, Darin!
Stunning collection of work. Looks like it was a great year for you!
Amazing work Darin.
Whoa bro. Crazy town!
Beautiful captures. Really love the ones that were shot in night. Amazing work. Thanks for sharing. xx, Sarah
I really enjoyed looking through this amazing set of images. Amazing talent!