I was recently contemplating cycles. They are some of the things I love about living in the northeast and on an island in particular; the seasons, the tides, the sound of the waves. After a busy year and visiting as many friends and family as possible over the holidays, January brings with it a welcome calm, a time to regroup and just enough time for a little adventure before the cycle begins again. I find these adventures, the pauses in between, are not only chances to reboot, but opportunities to grow, to challenge myself and as a photographer to take a step back from my work and come at it again with fresh eyes. A year ago today, I started Hebrew classes in Tel Aviv. Two years before that I backpacked through Guatemala. This morning I am sitting in JFK awaiting the first of three flights which will eventually land me in Maui for a month (a little proof reading and a few additions from San Francisco). I might be a little slower returning calls and emails this month, but not to worry I will be in touch.

In the meantime here is a little something from last year in Tel Aviv.

Pausing

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Below are some of my favorite images and a slide show from 2009 along with some of the comments that touched me most. Thank you again to all the wonderful couples that made 2009 such an incredible year and to my fabulous second shooters for all their hard work.

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Thank you thank you! You are truly gifted and talented. It has been such a joy to work with you. Everytime I think there's not another thing you could do to further exceed our expectations you do it.

I grew up going to a private, Christian school. We learned a lot about the Bible there. One of my very favorite verses says "To whom much is given much is required". You have been given a great deal in this wonderful talent of yours. What impresses me most though is that you live up to that gift through your work. How nice it is to meet someone who is applying so beautifully what has been so graciously given to them. You should be very proud of the time you devote, the energy you commit and the passion you dedicate to your craft. I know I am.
J-
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Dear Jocelyn,

You are such an amazing photographer. I am in awe of your gift. Chris and I sat in our home looking at your slide show and cried thinking about all of the beautiful moments of our wedding day. You captured the emotion in every picture and personality of each family member.

I was speechless when I saw some of the photos. They are simply stunning. I can't wait for you to capture future special moments in our life...

Your gift to us of taking those photos is beyond amazing. We will cherish them forever.

Your friends,

Kaitlyn & Chris

Kaitlyn & Chris

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Hi Jocelyn,
...I'm writing to say that this is the best set of wedding pictures I have ever seen.

As I was watching the slide show, my reaction was that this was wedding photography as done by a fabulous photojournalist.

In addition to the fact that you compose and focus shots as well as it can be done, I love your eye for telling detail, your appreciation for people's backs, your willingness to go monochrome, your ability to capture what Cartier-Bresson called "the decisive moment".

As I watch your slide show my warmest emotions light up.

Thanks for the gift of your art, Steve Schaffran

Barrett & Sebastian

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You are just the best. We are so lucky to have found you.
Aubrey

Aubrey & Pete

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Below is a collection of some of my favorite moments from the last year.

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"Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you" -Maori Proverb

Wishing you a year filled with love and light

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