


i took these photos right after a "break up". i say this with quotations, as it was unfortunately a relationship that never landed a title, "just" a stage. i use quotations here as well because to be quite honest, we were anything but just. we were passionate, blisstul, and most importantly optimistic. but with optimism comes only the chance at success, and unfortunately the odds were not in our favour. these photos will forever be served as a reminder. it reminds me that love, and even in this case the process of loving, even when it has failed and wounded you, is such a beautiful thing to have been able to experience. it reminds me that life is about balance; in order to find happiness, you must face pain. in order to gain, you must be willing to risk. pain is a part the journey we should accept and not avoid, but also cherish, for we know the agony we feel is living proof love exists. with this, it's all the more reason to hope and believe that the true love is still yet to come.