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2012 / A Year of Reflection

Eric Yerke — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 06:24:56 +0000

I spent the better part of 2012 stepping back and trying to find my own voice. Although, I was mostly absent from sharing my work, and seeking validation, I have been trying to act more consciously in both my personal and professional life. Through my efforts I think I have found myself exactly where I began. I’m still trying to find the right balance.

Perhaps, that could be my most insightful thought yet. Trusting the world around me, and going with the natural flow of things. Viewing the world as one, and taking notice to those little things that work together to build character. There isn’t a magical curtain that I need to open, because it’s all right in front of my eyes.

When I let my intuition take me over is when magic happens, and 2012 has been about following that inner voice. Looking back on last year it’s apparent that I have enjoyed working with all of my clients and who I owe this realization to.

This year I have never felt more trusted from my clients, and it’s clear in your stories that we were a perfect fit in working together. You letting me into your lives has been more rewarding that you will ever know.

Here are a few of my favorite moments from 2012.

Preview // Aaron and JoAnna

Eric Yerke — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:18:33 +0000

There aren’t enough words for me to express how magical this entire day was. But for now here are a few pictures to hold you over until I get the entire story up.

Some Portraits of Matt and Julie

Eric Yerke — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:41:30 +0000

It’s been quite some time that I have put an engagement session on my blog. Today I was feeling ambitious because I am nearly all caught up on my processing, and getting back into the blogging groove.

I’m starting to feel like I need to start showing off how awesome my clients have been this year.

Sticks Warehouse wedding // Kelly & Julia

Eric Yerke — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:59:06 +0000

It’s time to get back into the swing of blogging, and share a wedding all the way back from May. Kind of embarrassing to publicly say that, but it’s with good reason. I’ve been spending a lot of time trying to figure out what “it” is I’m after in this photography thing, and how I can provide the best work possible to my clients.

I’m starting to realize that it’s not a matter of who I am, but rather trusting who they are, and getting to know their stories. All of my clients this past year have been truly wonderful, and I can’t wait to share their stories. If you are my past client and reading this, I want to say thank you again for everything, it’s been great looking back on all of your weddings.

Here are a few of my favorites from Kelly and Julia’s wedding.

Festhalle Barn Wedding // Sandra & Jeff

Eric Yerke — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 18:11:33 +0000

Thank you to Lindsay for shooting with me on this day.

Megan & Kurtis

Eric Yerke — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 18:13:20 +0000

A few portraits of Megan and Kurtis that were all made within a few minutes from their wedding in Iowa City a couple months back. For some reason I keep coming back to these frames over and over.

Lexi

Eric Yerke — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 19:07:19 +0000

Here are a few pictures from one of my first “senior” sessions. It was fun, and I hope to do it again.

These are just a few of my favorites.

Hotel Kirkwood Wedding // Whitney + Brian

Eric Yerke — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 17:53:02 +0000

As always a big thank you to Devin Palmer for bringing his skills to this wedding.

Hotel Vetro Iowa City Wedding // Elizabeth & Curtis

Eric Yerke — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:33:21 +0000

This may be a preview of Elizabeth and Curtis’ wedding at the Hotel Vetro, and it may not be.

The whole story was awesome, and I definitely want to share it in it’s entirety. But sometimes it’s good to leave the missing pieces out for your own interpretation. :)

Elizabeth and Curtis have great taste in things, awesome families, and I’m fortunate to have worked with them. Here are a few pics for now.

Breckenridge Colorado Engagement Session // Maria & Keith

Eric Yerke — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 19:55:03 +0000

I love Breckenridge Colorado, and I’m really happy to share these photographs of awesome clients Maria & Keith. It was cold and windy, but they were up for an adventure. Here are a few photos from the session.