Joshua Tree Portraits
An anniversary session in a modernist home.
The spirit of adventure.
In these challenging times, I hope these photographs serve as a reminder of what a great privilege it is to be able to roam our outstandingly varied planet. I was honoured when Emily & Johann asked me to join them on their vacation to document their anniversary trip in Joshua Tree, California. Travel can enhance our closest relationships in the most profound of ways. The unknown and uncertain, navigated skilfully together, can create not only memories, but bonds that build resilience to whatever challenges life may bring. The feeling of the open road in America is well documented for good reason; the landscapes of vast, seemingly endless skies with the horizon ever out of reach, make for a feeling of limitless adventure. Stays in hideaways featuring architecture and interior design elements that reflect the landscape they’re situated in, give the feeling of walking in another's footsteps for a while. The people and places we encounter along the journey enrich our lives in countless other small ways and we emerge changed. Personally I shall remember the quantities of stars visible at night, the cold but technicolor sunrises and the warm and all embracing sunsets. In this time of slowing down and less movement the contrast of the open road has never felt more poignant. When this period of uncertainty is resolved, let’s continue to explore, and make a vow to treasure our adventures together more than ever.
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Photography Taylor & Porter | Planning Nord and Mae | Hair & Make Up Beauty by Stacey | Emily's gown by Emily Riggs The car was a 1965 World's Fair Mustang by Classic Mustang Rentals | Film development & processing by Photovision Prints
