June 04, 2008
My superhero Kim
Kim Indresano, Puerto Rico, Canon Xti
Kim, Puerto Rico, fort, Canon Xti
This is Kim, and the reason behind so many good things in my life. Since she and her family left the bay area (heartbreaking for me) we have been trying to create clever ways to spend quality time together. She hired me to shoot the big bash in Puerto Rico and it was such an incredible time both professionally and personally. Because I am prone to feeling anxious I have never wanted to take on shooting weddings myself, but I love being the second shooter at her events. The Garfunkel to her Simon. The Hall to her Oates. Or is it Oates to her Hall?
Anyway, she happens to be one of my favorite people in the world and one of the easiest to photograph. She glows with life and always inspires me with her calm wisdom and playful joy.
Kim, fort, Canon Xti
The first time we met was in a yoga class. She spotted me first because I didn't have my glasses on and didn't see her! We were getting our shoes on and somehow asked each other out for a spontaneous tea. We spent nearly four hours chatting at the cafe that day. I still remember walking away, grinning to myself and thinking, "My entire life is about to change..."
And it did. She introduced me to my dear one Sasha (who happens to be in the current issue of Bust magazine this month. Go Sasha!) She introduced me to my beloved Matt and mostly opened up a whole new world to me of friendship, community, adventure, and loving the natural world. I had never hiked or camped before I met Kim!
I will never forget the compassion she showed me one particular day. I was still going through infertility and she became pregnant with her second baby. I remember sitting on her kitchen floor with Liam when she told me the news. I congratulated her but the tears of grief came almost immediately. I felt ashamed. She hugged me and held me and said, "I know, I know... it's isn't fair! It was your turn... it was your turn..." In that moment I felt so incredibly loved and understood.
If you have a blog, I encourage you to write a little ode to a friend today. In writing this, my heart is full.
Kim, Andrea, photo by Anne Hamersky, Canon Elph SD1000
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Posted by: Tamara at June 9, 2008 10:37 PMThank you for sharing your wonderful friendship and inspiring the rest of us to acknowledge our dear friends as well.
Posted by: Tamara at June 9, 2008 10:37 PMthis one really made me cry...
just got back from florida...one day we shall meet up there and frolick on the beach!
Posted by: celisa at June 9, 2008 08:59 AMthere is just nothing in the world like that kind of connection with another woman, mother, sister, friend, HUMAN! It is so special. so soooo special.
Kim LOOKS like an incredibly special person and i LOVE her work! What an amazing photog!
I am loving you and your happy toes.
xo,
jen
oh my goodness-
your toes DO look happy!
i have seen pictures of your friend kim before
on your blog-i can tell she is a kind soul.
there is something in her that just glows from within.
how lovely that you two found each other.
love,
mccabe x
Thank you so much for posting this.
I spent the last few days avoiding writing something similar for a friend of mine- simply voicing how much I appreciate his loyalty and strength- this gave me the kick in the pants I needed.
I'm glad you have an amazing friend like Kim in your life.
Sarah
Posted by: sarahbe at June 5, 2008 10:30 PMThat is a type of friend that every woman needs. I'm still waiting for my forever friend like that.
Posted by: Ann at June 5, 2008 05:15 PM"She hugged me and held me and said, "I know, I know... it's isn't fair! It was your turn... it was your turn...""
A true friend like this is rare. You are blessed! Thank you for sharing a bit of the blessing with us.
Posted by: W. Lotus at June 5, 2008 03:14 PMLove the photos. San Juan is an awesome place to take pixs. What a great friend and an awesome bond you share.
Posted by: Tricia at June 5, 2008 01:09 PMWhat a great friend! I can feel all good energy!!!
Posted by: kristen fischer at June 5, 2008 10:12 AMIsn't it amazing how one moment, one person, one cup of tea can enhance a life so richly? How the distance when one moves away is merely about geography because the relationship is so much a part of you. We all marvel at the amazing, talented, warm, beautiful souls that surround you, but it is not surprising since you radiate these qualities. You are a magnet for such things. My word woman you even create them. Anyone who takes one gander at Ben knows that magic abounds.
Posted by: Honey at June 5, 2008 06:59 AMah blessings.
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Posted by: kelly at June 5, 2008 03:10 AMWhat I love best about this entry is your photos ...especially the last one. Andrea, YOUR TOES look so happy too!! Seems they are attached to your smile :) Kim is beauty-FULL.
And funny because when I read "My entire life is about to change..." THAT is exaclty how I felt and feel reading your blog ... and the ripple effect! Boy oh boy does it flutter out ...you have blessed me with the amazing community your have!! Ever changed by Boho Girl's blog not able to put this one blog in words because for me it's all feeling when I read it feeling it all alive alive and Jen Gray's cool great writings , CHristine's brave book birth and Shutter Sisters and and and and...wow wow wow so much amazingness :) it makes me giddy and closed eyes grateful deep inside.
Thank YOU sooo much.
Posted by: jenGQ at June 4, 2008 09:24 PMwhat a lovely celebration of a friend. just beautiful and such a gorgeous smile too. it made me reflect on my own friendships. thank you.
the "i know, i know...it was your turn..." made me lose it. ; )
what a dear friend and i know how it feels to have that very selfless support. so rare and beautiful.
love you.
Posted by: boho at June 4, 2008 04:36 PMThat made me tear up, too. Having good friends is one of the best things in life.
Posted by: Leah at June 4, 2008 12:05 PMAndrea,
As usual...your post comes at just the right time and hits the spot. I have been struggling with my friend relationships fairly seriously for the past week. Though I have tried to get a grip on where my unease was coming from, I kept coming back with recriminations of my friends.
As I was reading your post, the well of jealousy and pain and guilt for feeling this way at all almost made me stop reading. Why does everyone else have such great, supportive friends?! But, I didn't stop, and the love you feel for your friend overcame all the ugly feelings.
Thank you...again and again ... for always being so real here, for showing me the space where I can just be, including the ugly.
I am going to take the write about your friend challenge...sometime today.
Posted by: Anna at June 4, 2008 11:28 AMI've had a crappy time lately (with relationships) and needed to read this; there is magic in such true and loving friendships.
Posted by: tiff at June 4, 2008 10:53 AMIt's interesting that I've read your blog for almost 2 years but have never commented before. Something in todays post put a lump in my throat. Kim really does sound amazing, I can only hope to be such a good friend to my friends. Thanks for the reminder to appreciate!
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