Many readers asked to see the individual pieces from the photo collage up close, so here they are. First, a charming portrait of my husband as a little boy—such a sweet, candid expression:
Next is another open-mouthed snapshot—this time it caught me mid-expression. I love the spontaneity of these moments:
Here’s a close-up of a vintage Richmond map that a friend discovered at a Portland flea market. The aged paper and detailed streets give it a lovely, nostalgic character:
We also included a humorous newspaper article about the craze for weddings on 7/7/07. My dad sent this to us shortly after our July 7th wedding, and it still makes us smile at how trends take hold:
Finally, one of my favorite pieces in the collage: a striking portrait of my father as a teenager, taken in 1964. The intensity and mood in this photo give it a timeless, evocative quality:
