Mara - 15 months

I rarely pull out my "big" camera to take photos for everyday use (my iPhone is so much easier!), but I try to do a little mini session with Samara every 3 months so I have professional quality photos to look back on of her.

Gabe and I took her over to the base on a Sunday afternoon recently to get some pictures for her 15 month developmental stage documentation. Here are a few of my favorites:

New Zealand - A Kiwi Wedding

This past weekend, I (Dani) was able to photograph a wedding for one of our co-YWAM-ers from our base.  Rebecca helps coordinate the School of Primary Healthcare every year, and during the time she isn't helping coordinate the SPHC, she is a huge help in the admin department with developing systems and ensuring we are following New Zealand privacy policies.

She's been a sounding board for me in my new role in H.R., and I've appreciated having some great, thought-provoking conversations with her over the time that we've been here at the base together.

Rebecca married a lovely guy named Gareth.  They've been dating for about 2 years now, and although Gareth isn't a part of the Marine Reach volunteer squad, he's made an effort to come to base functions and get to know people on base a bit.  Gabe and I have both enjoyed over-dinner talks with Gareth when he's around, and we think they're a couple that really brings out the best in each other.

The wedding took place at a local wedding venue - Eagle Ridge Lodge - and it was a stunning setting for a sweet, sincere celebration. Bec and Gareth were both delightful to work with, and it was a privilege for me to get to photograph my first international wedding and have it be a blessing for them.

Here's some of my favorite photos from the day: