A call from Kathleen's mother
In January I photogrpahed Kathleen and Peter's wedding. I posted some photos frm the quick photo shoot we did in front of the Bridgers and then Kathleen's email about how they liked the photos.
I just listened to a message that Colleen, Kathleen's mother, left on my machine. She had just seen the photos in person and wanted to call and tell me that 'they couldn't be happier' with the photos and that I created 'prementant memories' of her daughter's wedding.
I always feel so touched when I am able to create photographs that move people emotionally. It really is one of the main reasons I love my job.
Sometimes when I tell people what I do I can sense that they think it is pretty trivial. I know it is not. When I hear in someone's voice how much they loved the photos I created I remember how impotant my job is.
Whenever I do something wonderful with my family I always document it photographically. My kids, and husband, sometimes, well mostl of the times scoff at it while I am doing it. But when I look through our photo albums and see all of the wonderful things we have done and see the fun we have had, I know that later they will all appreciate it.
Life goes by in such a blur and photography clarifies that blur for just an instant. Those images bring back emotions that memory sometimes overlooks. As a photographer I become a family historian, and it is a rewarding way to make a living.
I just listened to a message that Colleen, Kathleen's mother, left on my machine. She had just seen the photos in person and wanted to call and tell me that 'they couldn't be happier' with the photos and that I created 'prementant memories' of her daughter's wedding.
I always feel so touched when I am able to create photographs that move people emotionally. It really is one of the main reasons I love my job.
Sometimes when I tell people what I do I can sense that they think it is pretty trivial. I know it is not. When I hear in someone's voice how much they loved the photos I created I remember how impotant my job is.
Whenever I do something wonderful with my family I always document it photographically. My kids, and husband, sometimes, well mostl of the times scoff at it while I am doing it. But when I look through our photo albums and see all of the wonderful things we have done and see the fun we have had, I know that later they will all appreciate it.
Life goes by in such a blur and photography clarifies that blur for just an instant. Those images bring back emotions that memory sometimes overlooks. As a photographer I become a family historian, and it is a rewarding way to make a living.
posted by Melanie at 5:05 AM
1 Comments:
Melanie, I totally agree with you and have experienced the same feedback from family and clients. I designed a coffee table book for my parents for Christmas, and a simple proof album for my Grandma, all with archived/restored images and images I had taken. It's those moments of history and appreciation that I feel the greatest worth as a photographer. All the best to you!
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