The Earth uses water, wind, and fire to thrive, but it can also be thrown into turmoil by these elements. Yet, our planet always comes back stronger than before. Fires destroy forests but in doing so it makes them new, and gives them richer soil. 

We can learn a lot as humans from the place we inhabit.

Sometimes we need to be torn down, found in our lowest of lows in order to be built up to something even better than before. It's not easy to be facing darkness and hard times, but there is always purpose in every season of life. And often times, we find that the very thing that was destroying us is the thing that helps bring us to life again. 

All images photographed at the Erich McVey Workshop in Bend, Oregon :: Photography by Ashley Bosnick :: Creative Direction & Styling by Ginny Au assisted by Ashley Nicole :: Florals by Ashley Beyer ssisted by Brenna Williams :: Hair & Makeup by Amy Clarke for The Halcyon Agency assisted by Beth Level :: Gown: 'Danielle Gown' by Leanne Marshall from The English Departmen :: Jewelry from J Crew :: Groom's Attire from J Crew :: Paper Goods by Mon Voir :: Ribbon by Froufrou Ribbon :: Models: Anthony Culver and Samantha Dearing of Muse Models :: Location: Rene Schwab Cowgirl Hideout in Alfalfa, Oregon :: Sponsors: Red Leaf Boutique and Neve Albums :: Photo Lab: PhotoVision :: Film Sponsor: Fuji Film