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4x5 film with Courtney in the backyard studio, with foraged flowers from said backyard. 

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I have been flooded with love this month from visiting friends. It’s been a hard month dealing with old demons and working tirelessly to put my past behind me. Courtney came out spontaneously from New York City to spend 9 days in tiny Mokelumne Hill. She’s been here before and knows the beauty of its charms and simplicity. Immediately she fell into the roll of “two mommy” with Paloma and I was so grateful to see the love between them. We made some beautiful photos together, celebrated her birthday, laughed and cried in this new setting that frames my new life. I never thought I’d be so happy and at ease to be where I am now. It took a tragedy to bring me back here and it feels like a blessing.

As an only child I’ve had to rely on my friendships with women for my understanding of sisterhood. Courtney and I lovingly use the term “sister friend” to define our relationship. It’s more complex than a friendship held together with the strength of sisterhood. Thanks for the visit, being an amazing auntie to Paloma, and being there for me through the thick and thin of it all. #backyardstudio #womenwhoshootfilm #sheshootsfilm #ilforfp4 #film #fineartnude #foliage #floral #blondehair #blackandwhite #fineartphotography #photography #california #californiaphotographer #sisterfriend #sinar #largeformat #4x5film #arttherapy #artasmedicine #artistswithdisabilities #multiplesclerosis #ms #portrait #filmphotography #analog #analogforever