Love.

I encountered a profound discovery during this photo session of blossoming Photographer, Andrea, and her amazing boyfriend Matt. Some of you may recognize Andrea from your fall sessions as Empire Photography's talented Assistant.

As I was culling through these images, I saw Andrea in an entirely new light. Maybe it was the magical way that Matt makes her light up and smile, in a way that only he can do. 

But could it also be that during reality, we unknowingly choose to see what we want to see in another person, and thus allow the true essence of a human being to become hidden behind life's distractions? In a photograph, it is almost as if you can see a deeper layer of a person, a dimension that could never be found through language. 

This is the unexpected conclusion that I discovered during this winter shoot with Andrea and Matt.

When moments are stolen forever within the frame of a camera, intricate characteristics are impossible to go unnoticed. The true essence of a human being emerges in such a raw and real way, that we even have a tiny glimpse into a person's soul.

Each expression and every second that fades during real time, is highlighted and found within eternity. All it takes is one snap of the shutter.

To book your session with Empire Photography, contact Laura at empirephotographyllc@gmail.com or 314.369.9777 today.