We met a several years ago in 2003, although neither one of us remember specifics. It wasn’t until recently that we realized our paths happened to cross all those years earlier. It was when I first flew out to Florida, from Arizona, for a visit and while I’m in the process of pulling up my archived photos I’ve realized what a sweet friend and woman of God that He’s placed in my life… and it all started years ago. When I finally moved out to Florida in 2006 Lili and I were attending the same church, we went on the same mission trip to Ecuador and were even roommates on the trip but even after all those years it hasn’t been until the last year and a half that I can say my heart and our friendship was truly knit and I know it’s all in God’s timing. The more I got to know Lili, the more I liked her. She's a radiant ray of sunlight, funny, super talented, a gorgeous woman of God, hip-hop dancer, photographer and has the most infectious laugh...all the things wonderful! Several months ago, she let me know she was pursuing photography professionally and I couldn't be happier for her. I have no doubt she's going places and going to do amazing things in her life and in the photography industry. When she asked if I'd be able to be a mentor to her, I was honored. No, really, I was. I was pretty much sure she'd be tired of me (and my annoying useless facts) after her months together, but, nah. We’re cool :) And I'm happy to announce she still likes me...especially after I photographed her yesterday. I was a little bummed when I found out it would be a constant downpour the entire weekend but we worked it anyway! I had driven by this old brick building that housed a really eclectic thrift store inside about a year ago and instantly envisioned a shoot being held outside! With the chair and everything! Thank God all the pieces of the puzzle came together even the overcast weather was perfect mix in the recipe and I’m happy to say God parted the clouds if only for a few minutes to allow some amazing photos to come through! I’m so in love with the pictures from the shoot and I hope you all love it as much as I do!
Lili, you (and your beautiful heart) rock my world. You’re super fierce and I can't wait to see all the amazing things you'll do! Stay humble, work hard, and everything will fall into place. Love you girl!
xoxo
J
This one's for her sweetie Marlo. 
To see pictures from the entire shoot click here and check them out on facebook.
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