A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of having MY family photos taken. Yes, I finally got to be on the front-end of the lens with my adorable son on one side of me and my beautiful daughter on the other.
It’s funny how many photos I take of people, places and things in my world, but I never seem to get very many of me and my children. Life is quick. It isn’t forever. Why did I keep putting it off? Hard to say… Sure, there are the run-of-the-mill excuses of “oh, I don’t like my smile, I don’t know what to wear, the kids will act out, I need to lose weight first, it’s too expensive” … Those seem to be the typical words heard by many photographers from people who like the idea of having their photos taken, but never seem to take the leap and get it done. And yes, I’m raising my hand sheepishly over here because I know for a fact I’ve uttered similar words from my mouth.
I know not everyone enjoys having their photo taken but it’s so very important to get it done. It’s worthy to show you were here, a part of the world, a part of your family and friend’s lives. We’ve all made our mark somehow and it should be left behind, in print. Your ‘future’ will thank you for it.
Photos are so much more than a snapshot. They are a feeling. I’m a photographer and the first thing I did when I saw my family’s images was relish the emotion that came over me. I looked at myself and my two spectacular children right there in front of me and felt peace.
Some may scoff and think “that girl is off her ROCKER”, but nope… I just know what I see when I look at photographs. I see into the depths of the image… that is why I take photos. That is why I’m a photographer.
You look beautiful Holly! Amazing photos and your write up is so true.
Comment by Hilary — January 23, 2010 @ 9:02 am
Thx so much hilary.
Comment by Holly — January 24, 2010 @ 6:04 pm