Last night, I signed as witness on Jessica and Dan’s marriage certificate. Jessica and Dan are from North Carolina and always wanted to visit California. Earlier this year, they found a few pictures I had taken at Santa Margarita Ranch. Jessica was drawn to the images and called to ask if I could meet them there later this year.
Last night as the sun began its descent towards the horizon, we nervously shook hands, smiled and hugged. The orange grass was blowing in the wind, the scent of sage and soil blew across the old drive. And the cows could be heard bellowing playfully in the background. Directly behind the slatted doors, with the white barn owl and myself as witness, Jessica and Dan became husband and wife.
I’m honored to have been there.
