Sometimes, when I am running around frantic and overwhelmed, I wonder if I should really be doing photography as anything more than a hobby. It has been a busy Fall and I was scheduled to be done with sessions a couple of weeks before Thanksgiving. Then I received an email from Bob’s daughter telling me about his courageous battles with various health conditions. She wanted family pictures taken – and I just couldn’t say no. And I’m so happy that I said “yes”! I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed this family and how honored I was to have an opportunity to take pictures of them. The interaction between the family members and the relationships between grandparents/parents/children/grandchildren were so special and fun. This session definitely reminded me of why I fell in love with photography and wanted to share it with others. It was exactly the boost that I needed!
Towards the end of the session, Bob’s daughter (Shelly), pulled a little rock from her pocket that has the word “Strength” engraved in it. She explained how the rock helped her through other difficult times and how she found it again when her dad got sick. It was absolutely the most touching, perfect ending to the session. It was also a perfect ending to sessions before the Thanksgiving weekend.
Although times can often be tough, it is important that we remember to be strong and to obtain strength from those around us – our family, our friends and our faith. As we enter this holiday season, I’m going to try extra hard to remember what is really important. I am blessed to have had the opportunity to capture so many special moments in the lives of children and families. It is truly an honor and I’m thankful for the opportunity to do so.
Happy Thanksgiving!
