Community Over Competition

There was this young boy who was incredibly gifted at baseball. He would shout it from the roof tops and for all the other children on the school playground to hear. One day a young girl approach him and asked him a series of questions.

“Where did you get your baseball bat?”

“My father gave it to me,” he responded.

“Who taught you how to play baseball?”

“My father and coach.”

“Who brought you to your games and encouraged you?”

“My mom.”

“So your saying….the reason you are so talented at baseball is because of the people who supported you, like your dad, mom and coach, right?”

This story was shared from my Pastor Ricardo when he was sharing a sermon at Redemption Tempe one Sunday. It’s so true. It’s the people in our life, our community, that share their wisdom that add to the overall success of our passions and skills. It is because of my community I am the photographer I am today.

Pay It Forward

When I think about my development as a photographer I think of all the people who have impacted me. I am so thankful for their wisdom and advice. It’s the people who impact us that help shape us to who we are today.  Who inspires you? Send them a little love and thank them today.

Many thanks to the wedding creative team who helped in the celebration of two souls committing the promise of forever:

Venue: ENCANTERRA

Floral Design & Rentals: DESIGNER VENUES

Cake: LISA’S RUM CAKE

DJ: SKM ENTERTAINMENT

Makeup: COURTNEY MONTES

Hair: ANNABELLE CAMPBELL

Guitarist: STEVE DEVOSS

Gown: MODECA BRIDAL

Shoes: VALENTINO

Veil: UPTOWN BRIDAL

Jewelry: NORDSTROM

Bridesmaid Robes: SILK AND MORE, ETSY

Calligrapher: THE PRETTY PAPERIE SHOP

Photographer: APRIL MAURA PHOTOGRAPHY

Second Shot with RACHEL SOLOMON