Today I had two unexpected visitors. My visitors to the studio were two women that I had photographed on December 26, 2009. They had come to say "Thank You" for a job well done. Sometime last fall I met them when they stopped by the studio. The two sisters wanted to set up a family portrait session and it was decided that the Sunday after Christmas would be the only time the entire 20+ family would be together. I was more than happy to accommodate the family and their request even though it was in the heart of the Christmas Holiday. And it was today that I was reaffirmed as to why I do what I do...their Mom that had been the center of the family and reason for the family portrait died last month. They made a point to be sure I knew how valuable that family portrait was to them. Stories were told, tears were shed and hugs were exchanged today on behalf of Mom. They expressed true appreciation for the legacy created here in the studio and shared how thankful they were to be able to have Mom in family portraits. Thank you for allowing me to be part of those special moments. Carpe diem.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Why I Do What I Do
Today I had two unexpected visitors. My visitors to the studio were two women that I had photographed on December 26, 2009. They had come to say "Thank You" for a job well done. Sometime last fall I met them when they stopped by the studio. The two sisters wanted to set up a family portrait session and it was decided that the Sunday after Christmas would be the only time the entire 20+ family would be together. I was more than happy to accommodate the family and their request even though it was in the heart of the Christmas Holiday. And it was today that I was reaffirmed as to why I do what I do...their Mom that had been the center of the family and reason for the family portrait died last month. They made a point to be sure I knew how valuable that family portrait was to them. Stories were told, tears were shed and hugs were exchanged today on behalf of Mom. They expressed true appreciation for the legacy created here in the studio and shared how thankful they were to be able to have Mom in family portraits. Thank you for allowing me to be part of those special moments. Carpe diem.
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What a bittersweet story Dan....but what a tribute to you and your work. You must have made an enormous impression on those women for them to seek you out to tell you of their loss and to express their gratefulness in their time of sorrow. Nothing is more important than family.....and life promises us nothing.....my parents are both gone now....what I wouldn't give for a chance to go back and have a family portrait taken. I would tell anyone who would listen, do it NOW.....don't wait, life is too short, or as you would say "Carpe Diem!"
Mary
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