To be perfectly honest, I forgot about Valentine’s Day. We both did. My husband, Josh, and I are notoriously great at doing ”nothing” for holidays anyway. And we enjoy “nothing” as an extracurricular activity, as well. In my opinion, doing ‘nothing’ is a pastime I’ve always felt is a little under appreciated. It’s really an art form; it’s the ability to be completely content in life. Satisfaction and full appreciation for who we are and what we have. I love that we’ll block off a few hours after working all day on a Thursday evening, just to do practically nothing. One of us will randomly mention how wonderful it is; to be doing absolutely nothing and being completely and genuinely happy about it.
Although, as a newlywed, I feel some celebratory Valentine’s Day gushing is in order. I did, after all, find the person I want to spend the rest of my life with and it’s hard not to at least appreciate the idea of an entire day dedicated to the act of love. So tonight, we’ll sit in empty parking lots with tiny pastries in our hands and let the streetlights act as limelights for all the empty spaces; and we’ll think, “it’s high time ‘nothing’ got it’s moment in the spotlight.”
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Kristi Wright - You guys are the cutest people ever.
Michelle - So, so presh.
Ben Godkin - Being from the country, I would consider pushing hay bails a lot of something… not nothing… ;)
gaby j - oh so cute!
nadine - :) So adorable.
Mike Travis - Hooray for love and “nothing!” And Nessa and Josh!
Adam Houseman - Wow! You guys have some pretty light down there in TX. Incredible, just incredible.
Caitlin McWeeney - I’m pretty sure you two are perfectly perfect for each other. This is an adorable little story you told here.
Elissa - Love!!!
Ruth - You two are so lovely. I enjoy a whole lot of nothing as well. I just hope that someday I can find the right person to enjoy it with :)
Amanda - Happy first Valentine’s Day as a married couple! Your celebratory pastries look delicious!
Drew W - Amazing Nessa. Wish I could photography you two together. That would be a dream
Kaylinn - Love the photos, but I reee-hee-hee-ly loved what you wrote! Well said. :-)
Melissa Vinsik - Beautiful couple and beautiful photos! Happy Valentine’s Day.
Zack - CUPCAKES. And beautiful photos, too…
Stefano Choi - You guys are awesome~
Magan Blasig - Nessa, absolutely beautiful. We don’t really celebrate valentine’s day either, but I think you did “nothing” so beautifully. :)
Louisa Coulthurst - A beautiful set of photographs – I love the wide open spaces in your photograph!
Shari - You two make nothing look deliciously beautiful.
Paul Rowland - That 4th pane down of Josh standing in the doorway is an awesome monochrome image. Awesome pictures, y’all.
Brian Davis - Happy Valentine’s Day indeed, you two look like such a great couple.
Jakob - The light is just beautiful in these.
Nick - Another vote for “nothing”! Love these images!
ayesha - this: “we’ll sit in empty parking lots with tiny pastries in our hands and let the streetlights act as limelights for all the empty spaces” – is beautiful, as beautiful as the images. can’t wait to meet you guys!
Becca Dilley - Just lovely, looks like a great day.
Brad Ross - Gorgeous! The hay bail push is a classic.
Eliza - Oh you are so, so cute! Love this!
Julian Beattie - WOW!
Crystal - 1. I love them all!! 2. I want one of those hear shaped goodies 3. You guys rock! Doing nothing is great!!
Kyle - I almost posted and say, “WOAH. You photographed a couple that looks just like you guys!”
Yeah, I’m kind of an idiot.
But I like your v-day style. We did nothing too. Except we really did nothing. And I loved it :)
gabe aceves - these are beautiful nessa! you are both insanely talented. when you make it to dc i’ll take you guys to the best cupcake place in the universe :)
otto - this is truly superb nessa. the colors…the feeling…superb!!!
brooke - so pretty! love 008 – the sunlight on your face is divine. (and the pastries are amazing!)
Leah Muse - I love your life together.
Sarah Der - I just really love when I get the chance to take a tiny look into the relationship between the two of you–it is lovely and honest.
Thomas Lester - You guys are so stink’n cute. Love it. Great compositions!
Jordy - I really enjoy your style, not just in photography. I’m glad I found this blog.
David Robertson - SOO love your stuff!
Mark Kalkwarf - I love your passion for photography and life. Beautiful collection of images, very refreshing. Always a pleasure to visit your blog.
Ashlee - Beautiful images, and I like the post processing.
Laura Burlton - I LOVE these of you guys!
Louie Abellera - Valentine’s Day done right. Great set!
Zak - Love the pushing the hay bail photo! Beautiful!
andy stenz - i love the first one! the whole set is very cute!
Heather - Awesome yellow sweater and gorgeous freckles = win.