Anne Miller: 01/20/15

For some time now I have been wanting to update my Facebook cover page to represent more about who I am as a photographer. I knew I wanted it to be a compilation of the incredible families and beautiful people who I have been so fortunate to capture. I knew it had to be full of a deeper meaning and knew it would be my inspiration board as I continue to build on the mind-blowing, dream chasing year I just had and work towards new goals for this year. I knew I wanted it to be a constant reminder for me to keep pushing forward.

But of course, I couldn't replace the old with the new without a little story :).

My old Facebook cover page was a sunset picture of the Newport, RI bridge which I took from Goat Island, a very special place to Justin and me. Newport ended up becoming our plan B honeymoon. Our original honeymoon was cancelled due to Hurricanes and to be honest, we’re so thrilled it was. We love being able to jump in the car and go back to Goat Island where we can remember every second of our beautiful wedding day and our honeymoon. We instantly reminisce about the day and how fortunate we were to be surrounded by all our friends and family. We always try to stay in the same room and laugh about how I walked in our plan B hotel with my bouquet in hand still wearing my veil, oh yes! Newport instantly became a permanent place of meaning in our hearts. We had a wonderful honeymoon, barely packed any clothes, because we thought we would eventually get to our original honeymoon spot, but couldn't because the island closed. So we figured it out day-by-day…and it was perfect. Absolutely perfect.

So when I started to brainstorm for my new cover page, I knew I wanted it to tell a story about this past year and about the love I have been surrounded by. I knew I wanted Justin by my side. I knew I wanted to be in the center surrounded by the images that have changed me in the best possible way. I knew that when I printed my images that they had to be matted. I knew that as I looked through them, carefully placing one image at a time, that I would smile and remember each and every moment of those special days, each image having a story. I knew that when I picked out the burlap that would hold the images that it had to represent me and the type of photographer I am. I knew when I arranged the pictures that they had to be a mix of organized and messy because I always aim for clean and perfect but have learned how important it is to roll with things because sometimes life throws those fun little curve balls our way and isn't always so perfect.

Everything about my new cover page is a reflection of who I am. I believe in creating images that inspire and move. I believe in creating images that allow you to feel something, feel a connection. Life is not scripted so we have the chance to write it and remember it the way we want. My vision is deep, it’s a feeling, and it’s my heart. When I photograph families, children, couples, I want to see their soul, feel their spirit and capture it so we can remember and hold onto it forever. So when you look back at the pictures, you too can run your fingers over the images and feel something…deep. You too will remember that moment, that day, that time the way YOU want.

Who knew a cover page could evoke so many emotions? The meaning behind my new cover page makes me smile from ear to ear. I tried many different versions and drove Justin crazy! But when I finally got the shot I had been envisioning for almost a year, I knew it was right, I FELT it.

Here’s a closer look at some of the details I included in my new cover page. The picture of me (in the center) also my new profile picture, was taken by Justin up in Maine this past summer and was right before my first family session. A very special time for me in my journey, so glad he captured it for me to remember that moment forever.

xoxo

anne