{Hello Summer} Sun + Sand + Surf = Bliss

Hello Summer! It's been too long & you always stay too short. I can hardly wait to bask in your glory once again.

Despite the fact I was raised in rain country (Olympia, Washington), I've pretty much been a sun worshiper my entire life. When there was an occasional sunny day growing up, you could find me & my best friend Lora greasing up with baby oil & using tinfoil as a reflector. We were die hards, but our sun exposure was limited due to the crappy weather of the PNW. Sorry guys, you can't fool me! I experienced 25 years of the PNW and there is no rhyme or reason to their crazy weather. And I'm sorry to tell you that it is the number #1 reason why I live in SoCal. I would much rather be close to my friends & family, but I'm pretty sure I would suffer from SAD.

So today, I arrived 45 minutes early to my engagement session in Laguna Beach. Despite the many sessions I've done in Laguna, I've never done a session in this particular spot. It was gorgeous! And for one moment, I was able to stop, breathe, and take in the scenery.

I've been working too much. I need to find a balance. Today reminded me of it all. I'm hoping this summer to find a "me" day, a "Brooklyn" day, + "Dan" day. I want to lay in the sun alone, with the sand at my feet, waves crashing in the distance. But more than that, I want uninteruppted time with my loves. I love summer!

Captured by iPhone...