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The Power of a Picture

heathermorrow · November 17, 2008 · Randomness · 6 comments
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I've started and deleted this post a dozen times because words simply escape me.  I wrote about the importance of taking pictures after my Papa passed away but I felt the need to say it again. 

A little over a week ago while at a birthday party for a firefighter Chris works with we got the call that another member of their crew had suddenly passed away at the young age of 30.  He leaves behind a girlfriend who we all knew would someday be his wife and over a hundred brothers and sisters within the fire department.  Throughout the week that would follow I saw more strength, support, honor and tradition than some people witness in a lifetime.  The fire department gives new meaning to the word family and I could not be more proud to be a fireman's wife. 

Just three short days later I also received word that a client and friend had lost her 37 year old husband unexpectedly.  She and her incredible husband have two beautiful daughters and another child on the way.  While I didn't know him well, he is the kind of man you never forget and I feel honored to have known him at all.  Jodie, you're on my mind and in my prayers.   The world is a better place because of Thor.

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Photographs were such an important part of both of these funerals.  A photo can instantly take you back to a time and place where you couldn't otherwise go.  They keep our memories fresh and allow us to relive the special moments in our lives.  They tell a story – not just of what someone did or where they went, but of who they were.  I've said it before and I'll say it again.  They don't have to be perfect.  They don't have to be professional.  Just take pictures.  And take them often.  Someday they may be all you have.

As a photographer we often take for granted what our images mean to our clients.  Day in, day out we go through the motions of doing our job, sometimes forgetting the effect our work can have on a family, especially in times of tragedy.  It's a big reminder to all of us photographers to never take for granted how lucky we are to do what we do. 

I will hug my loved ones a little tighter today and hope you'll do the same.
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6 Comments:
  1. ssee- we all have a reason for our talents… your photography captures the moments we all want to remember but our mind fails us. In you capturing such sweet moments of a daddy’s arms ever-willing to capture his little girl you capture what it means to be a daddy and the unconditional thought that a daddy will always be there to catch us…
    Your friend will be in my thoughts today…
    Anne Marie

    AnneMarieZ · November 18, 2008
  2. Thank you for sharing. My thoughts and prayers go out to your friends who are grieving. We don’t realize how priceless a picture is until it’s all we have left. Keep snapping!

    Theresa · November 18, 2008
  3. Well said…realizing that life is a treasure and each day should be lived in such a way that we bless others. The more I photograph families the more pumped I get about being a photographer. I realize I am adding to their treasure chest of memories and encouraging richness in their relationships.

    Linda · November 18, 2008
  4. I have said it to you a thousand times…you have a GOD given talent and this just is one more way it is proven. My prayers are with you in this time of need and I hope that you realize how important you are to all of us. We love and all that you do to make our family memories one in a million. Love Ya Beth

    Beth Kearns · November 19, 2008
  5. Oh I am in tears… what you say is so true. If I had to grab anything in my house if it were on fire outside of my family, the only thing I would care about would be grabbing my photos. That is something that can never be replaced.
    Hugs to you!

    Kristen · November 20, 2008
  6. There was a reason that “Thor” and Jodie had the video done last year. God knew “Thor” would be coming home and made sure that we all would have something special to remember how much “Thor” loved his “GIRLS”. Thanks for using your spiritual gifts in making the pictures and video for everyone to enjoy!

    Camille · November 29, 2008

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