How can you bring out the best in others?

The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own.

- Benjamin Disraeli, British statesman

Everyone has hidden treasures of talent and undiscovered potential. Everyone has something substantial to contribute. Why are these valuables still buried beneath the surface? Why don't they shine through? Confidence may be an issue. By teaching someone a new skill, you can help build that confidence. People need someone to believe in them. They need to know that if they take that first step out of their comfort zone, someone will be supporting them all the way. With small words of encouragement, with just a little extra time, that someone could be you. In some cases, others may just be unaware of their true abilities and potential--if you've never tried to shoot an arrow, how do you know that you're not the next Olympic archer? Concentrate on bringing out the best in others, and you'll bring out the best in yourself. Then stand back and watch 'em go.

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becky + tom (part 1)

Ceremony: Trinity College in Hartford, CT
Reception: Gershwin Fox Room in Hartford, CT

* I title this "part one" because I am going to make every attempt to do a second post of dancing and photo booth images :)

7 weeks

Happy Halloween!

Harrison enjoyed his first Halloween trick-or-treating with his older cousins :) How fun go out strolling the streets on Halloween night! I forgot how exciting it is to walk up to all the houses and check out their cool decorations.

Hope you all had a safe and Happy Halloween!

The real measure of contributions

What is accomplishment? Is it measured by the number of zeroes in your salary? By status or your level of fame? Or could success possibly come from the number of lives you touch? In today's world, where people are famous just for being famous, it's easy to get caught up in the quest for being noticed and appreciated. People and ideas can be trampled along the way if nobody looks out for them. If leaving a legacy is important to you, it should not come at the expense of your values. If you let it, you'll end up leaving a legacy you didn't want, and that kind of defeats the purpose doesn't it? The greatest and most noble acts are the ones that are done when we think no one is looking. When you stop expecting thanks or anything in return, your contribution is more welcome than ever. The irony is, the nicer you are, the more important you become.

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tiffany + james teaser

becky + tom

Here's a quick teaser :)

six weeks

kate + matt

Last wedding I shot prior to Harrison's arrival :)

Second shot this one for Steve DePino.

Your smallest actions add up to something big

"For want of a nail, the shoe was lost. For want of the shoe, the horse was lost. For want of the horse, the rider was lost. For want of the rider, the battle was lost. For want of the battle, the kingdom was lost. And all for the want of a horseshoe nail!"

- Old English rhyme

Everything you do makes a difference. Even if you're not on the front lines leading the effort, you have a contribution to make. Without your contribution, no matter how small, so many other things would never happen. The world needs what you have to offer. You have no idea how the simplest of your everyday actions can affect your family and even people you've never met. Chances are, you'll never know. If you're looking for a purpose to work toward, all you need are the desire and the right perspective. Define yourself as your task, and that's all you'll ever be. Define yourself as your contribution to your family, and suddenly you're a very important part of a bigger picture. The biggest pictures are the ones where there's room for everyone to be seen.

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