perfectly fit

when i met jonathon and sherry for the first time it was at starbucks, per my recommendation. little did i know that was the most ridiculous choice for them, ever. here's the thing, unlike me, they seem to care about what they put in their bodies, and caffeine and large amounts of sugar are not allowed. ouch. but instead of scoffing i quickly realized, i wanted to be just like them, both. not just because they are super disciplined in being fit, but they were just plain nice.

from time to time i lose it at a wedding and theirs was one of them. i always wonder what i look like to other people as i stand in the corner and try to compose myself, hiding behind my lens, pushing the tears away so i don't miss the shot. it happened more than once at their wedding. the first was when jonothan asked his much younger brother if he was proud of him, it was as if his whole life was lived just so he could ask that question. the second was as they saw each other for the first time, watching jonathon's response to his bride. his reaction was so honest and beautiful. the most obscene amount of tears was as i photographed sherry dancing with the man that walked her down the aisle, the long time boyfriend of her mother. i was completely touched watching them dance and grateful to this stranger for loving my new friend.