As many know my late husband passed away to cancer 1 1/2 yrs ago. The past 3 yrs have been difficult on our family and emotionally taxing Life continued and slowly so did I I even found a new love in my life though he travels a lot for his work Which means for us to be together he would either have to quit his job or I need to adjust how I do business Carl and I discussed when he was alive my offering Discounts to cancer patients and where I said things verbally to the staff at FCC I never got serious about it I had so much on my plate already He then passed away and the last thing I cared to hear was the word CANCER Photos you see here were his last days I have TONS some taken by nurses kind enough to use my cellphone some taken by fellow photographer friends and I did most of the edits as I could I wanted EVERY photo I could get...the one above he insisted on to be sent to our kids whom stayed behind with friends while we did this one last battle this was the real beginning of the downhill slide This photo no matter the wires and tubes will forever be cherished he was still coherent enough to say I WANT this picture for our children My line of work, My talents have been a gift and helped me take care of my family the past 3 yrs Had I not been a photographer my camera would have been the last thing I thought of most days Even doing what I do I had many days I didn't want to pick up my camera I was so mentally and physically exhausted This family photo I took with a timer it happens to be our LAST family photo in 2010 for Christmas
Carl wasn't feeling well but knew it was important to me to have it as this is the year we learned he was so sick so he got dressed So what does my telling you all this have to do with anything Well because I have been feeling tugs to change my business I have a gift, I have a talent, I have done NILMDTS work since 2005 HERE is one of my most memorable sessions, I want to give back, I want to be with this new love in my life as I have learned tomorrow is never promised is too short, I have seen various sides of life and have a deep understanding and appreciation of what it is like to go thru such trials of that of cancer. You don't think of photos My mission is to provide families with a gift to remember their loved ones by long after they have passed from this world, something physical they get to hold and look at, talk to etc Besides my late husbands battle -today I learned a recent session I photographed there was a mom that I felt wasn't feeling well so out of respect or so I thought I chose to not capture her in too many photos.. and then today ...today... I learned she is not going to be on earth much longer to watch her kids grow, these beautiful girls must continue life without their mother why because of this horrible C word that destroys lives I am going to start offering my gift to gift to others since I will be traveling it will be all over so keep tabs of where I am on FB and if you know of a family in need in a general area of where I will be please message me I have found my experiences have seriously altered how I run things I seem to sympathize more I have a hard time deleting what I think is not an acceptable photo because what if you the customer sees something familiar that tugs at your heart strings and reminds you of a special moment So in memory of Carl my late husband I am going to dedicate my time for awhile to cancer patients whether they be your furbaby, human child, mom, dad, aunt, uncle, grandparent etc I can't put a price on these photos and will be offering my services free of charge in these situations if you so feel the need donations will be accepted of what you can afford there will be no price list as I personally know how tight things get during such trial moments as these.
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Christina
8/16/2013 04:23:37 pm
Your so thoughtful & talented!! I always try to get people to do as many year by year family photos as possible tomorrow is not promised your loved ones are left with photos & memories only:-) so fly angel photographer god has decided this is your journey I wish you the very very best I know you will touch many souls with your talent.
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Windy
9/10/2013 05:15:33 am
WOW! While reading this i sat with tears down my cheek. I wish you many blessings in this adventure. And thank you for following your heart and spirit in this, as it is so true. After losing my brother, oh how i wish we had more photos. Pictures can so often be overlooked in our busy lives, but how valuable they may become!!
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Renee...Saloli Moments
9/10/2013 06:09:05 am
Photos are sooo important and as I tell a lot of people they are for those later when you are gone even if you don't like to have photos taken personally. I have had to give myself this speech too so it isn't just my customers. Until Carl died I rarely allowed photos of myself...why?? because I have gained so much weight since having kids and then even more with the taking care of everyone but me while he was sick. I have since been losing weight and feeling more confident. lack of esteem over body image should't ever be a reason however for not preserving precious memories. There are ways to make you look a little thinner and make you love and feel good about the photos you will pass on and w/o photoshop alterations :)
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Jessica Patterson
9/10/2013 08:23:07 am
This is so wonderful of you! Congratulations on your recent engagement and let God lead you to where you need to be. I think what you are doing is absolutely fantastic and so generous!
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