Each year changes, we grow, and life happens. The natural cycle of life unfolds and we survive the highs and lows of the waves of life. We experience loss and growth in unforeseen ways. We change as individuals and as couples. Doing a session is a way to honor that. It is a choice to create intentional quality time and have it documented. It is a time to treat yourselves and the year you're celebrating as an honorable milestone. It is an investment to be seen and to come together. Professional photography is guided in a sense that it guides you into interacting with each other in a way that feels silly, safe and wonderful. Embrace that in your investment. Challenge yourself to be in the moment as they are passing, embrace mindfulness. That is joy! Having moments like that is worth it, especially if you live a busy life. There is value in making time for the people you love and seeing yourself in moments of togetherness. It doesn't need to be every year, but it should be as often as you want it to be. I also encourage the idea of embracing imperfection! You, your spouse and your life is beautiful just the way it is. Let it be seen through a lens that is inspired by that.