A poet with a camera in her hand and hiking boots on her feet
I’m Ayla — pronounced “eye-luh”, like “I love you” — and I never quite grew out of seeing things the way I did as a kid: heart first, bright eyed, curious about everything and particularly drawn to movement and pretty light.
My many, many travels and my deep love for nature have brought me from that inquisitive, emotional child to the woman I am today: knee deep in wonder & riverbeds, usually mid-laugh, and so full of gratitude for my life I can hardly contain it to language.
Things That Fill My Cup
THE SMELL OF THE DESERT AFTER RAIN - FOREST LIGHT FILTERING THROUGH THE TREES - SPLASHING IN CREEKS - BLUE MOUNTAINS ON FILM - HILLSIDE WILDFLOWERS - SALTY COASTAL BREEZES - INTIMATE DINNERS WITH MY FAVORITE PEOPLE
for love & for beauty
I vow to love your adventure as you do, rocky inclines and muddy skirts and all. I vow to see you with my heart as well as my eyes. I vow to not only witness, but cherish every bit of joy that goes into your elopement day, from alpenglowed morning to starlit evening. And I vow to cherish every bit of joy in your life that comes after, because your story is so very far from over.
