I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around [the banks] will deprive the people of all property until their children wake-up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered. The issuing power should be taken from the banks and restored to the people, to whom it properly belongs.

Thomas Jefferson, (Attributed)
3rd president of US (1743 - 1826)

I had my first engagement session of the season this week, it was so fun! I was feeling a bit rusty but ended up totally pleased with the outcome! It's so easy to not follow the leading in your heart and I almost didn't, but in the end with only about 15 min. before they had to take off we jumped in the car and took off to this cool little spot that I remembered seeing one time. In my mind I was thinking "We have some great shots, but I want better. These fancy digs would look amazing next to that old rustic building. Should I do it? They have to go in 15 . . . . ah, heck let's just do it!" I am so glad I did!

Gary and Angie are a great couple and I'm so looking forward to their wedding this summer!