September has come and gone and another blog post is in the books. This month was pretty fantastic for many reasons–two birthday celebrations, a family trip to visit my brother and his fiance in New York, and a fabulous first month of school. So much happy all wrapped up in one whirlwind of a month!
Photo #1
Title: Mono Lake
Turning 34 was less traumatic than I thought it would be. It’s not about getting older, necessarily, but about not being where I thought I would be at this age. However, I’m in a much better place now than I was a year ago, and for that I am supremely grateful.
To celebrate my birthday, S took me on a getaway to Mono Lake. Our first weekend trip was lovely and I can’t wait until the next one. 🙂
Photo #2
Title: 15 Years
My family and I were in New York on the 15th anniversary of September 11. I’ve seen photos of the Tribute in Light, but it is such an incredible experience seeing it in person. This photo was taken on the banks of the Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Patty Nguyen Zurilgen 
I wish you many more happy birthdays. I love these two images. The subjects are so different yet there are so many similarities in composition. Both are really powerful in their own way. When I view it along with the 9/11 tribute I imagine the tufa to be a monument to some ancient sadness.
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Belated Birthday Wishes!!! xo
Thank you, Cheryl! 🙂
Hi Patty-I am right behind you ( in this coming January-34 y.o.!!!) xo
Exciting!! I didn’t know we are practically the same age! Now I feel even closer to you! 😀
Yes, I thought you knew that already??? xo
I bet you had an excellent birthday dear girl!!
Both the photos are gorgeous!! ❤️
Yes, it was lovely, Sonal. Thank you!
Love your monthly update! You are in such a great place and I love hearing all about it! Love you Patty!!
Love you, too! Can’t wait for our session next weekend!!
New York picture is awesome!!!
Turned out well, yeah? 😀
Happy late Birthday 🎉. Your photos are amazing, I especially like the one from New York .
Thanks, Gerlinde! Photography makes everything so much more fun! 😀
Indeed what an awesome month Patty! And you have another even more awesome month ahead 😉
I love all the photos, you really capture the splendour in the scenes xxx
The months are flying by so quickly. It’s crazy!
Lovely phots! What kind of camera do you have? I am looking to upgrade, and trying to narrow down my optioins. So many good ones out there!
Hi Kloe! I shoot with the Nikon D810. Let me know if you want any recommendations! 🙂
I was thinking of getting a Canon t6i, but I wasn’t sure….what is the aperture levels you can get on yours? Can you get below 6???
It depends on the lens! My lenses vary between 1.4 and 2.8!
i’ve missed you, patty!
Aww, I’ve missed YOU, Audrey!
glad to be back!! ❤