For the month of March I have been/will be taking photographs for our church's directory. I enjoy doing it even though it can be a little stressful to take on such a project and not be a professional. One thing that I've really liked about it is that I am able to meet people who I might not normally run into. (We have 3 services.) I also really feel like I get to know the individuals and families just by looking at their faces on my computer and get the images ready for the directory.
This past Sunday, I took the photo of the couple above. They are new to our church so I hadn't met them until that day. The lady joined the choir and they both had already started helping out and getting involved. Monday morning I received a call from a friend who told me that the lady who is pictured above died while in a horse riding accident that same morning. The news broke my heart.
I really do have a passion for photography. I've shied away from it because I can never take a perfect photo and I'm a perfectionist. But I have learned something this week about the gift that God has given me. Whether or not I think the lighting is right, I am still capturing a memory for someone. In this case, the photo I took is most likely the last tangible memory that this husband will have left of his wife. While I do want to continue to learn more and perfect my photography skills, I never want to think more of the picture than the person I see through my lens.
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Oh how sad. I know this husband will be so grateful for what you captured that day. I'll be praying for him. (And I love your giftedness.)
That is so sad. How wonderful though that you were there to take what might be the last picture they have together. I think you're a great photographer!
How incredible and so sad. What a blessing that picture will be to their family. You've got a beautiful gift! I'm so proud of you!!!
What a tragedy for her husband and family. Makes me very sad. I agree with Lindsey, how special for him to have that picture of them together.
Amy i have been a big fan of your photography for a long time. i am ready for any hints you and Kara have that you are willing to give out :) Tammy
Amen! Photography is as much about documentation as aesthetics...maybe more. It's always good to for me to remember that I would rather have a not-so-great picture of someone I love than none at all. And your pictures are more than great! You do a wonderful job- even if you don't feel so confident in your technical skills (which you shouln't), your personality is perfect for making people comfortable! And I'm so glad you got to capture this for them. Shoot on!
Aw how devastating for the husband, but you are SO right, you gave him a gift. A gift that he will treasure forever. It's hard to step past the "imperfections" of a photograph, but really WHO CARES? Nobody else will see the "imperfection" that you (think) you see, they see that moment that you froze in time. You take amazing photographs and keep doing it. Your capturing MOMENTS, moments that you'll never get again. I love you and I'll be praying.
Amy, thay's a beautiful discovery that will likely lead to some of the best pictures you've ever taken. Funny how God uses life (and death) to speak to us.
I know that man will be so thankful to have this picture with happiness written all over it!
Just like your Mom said this man will be grateful for what you captured that day. When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure. Your gift that day has become a treasure.
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