I love photography because I get to capture moments that last for years to come. Unfortunately, photos and prints sometimes remind people of the bruises and struggles that they would like to bury deep down. A while back I received this heartfelt request and was honored to help:
Dear Joe,
The only “professional” (Walmart photo place) pictures I have of my son, (name removed), are from his first year of life and they have my abusive ex-husband in them. I would love to have some pictures of us, showing that we’ve moved on and are just as strong alone together! He has a sensory disorder so it’s hard for me to get pictures of him, he doesn’t understand about not rushing mommy or standing still for a picture usually. I need someone who has the patience and the creativity to get beautiful shots of my sweet boy and me.
I didn’t know what to expect the day of the photo session, but these two were fun, outgoing and we had a great time photographing them. Before the session I read several articles and learned more than I ever wanted to know about domestic violence and abuse. This site lists some great warning signs, and do’s and dont’s: HelpGuide.org
This particular session was very rewarding and instead of photographing a stranger, we helped a new friend. Sara and I wish you both the best and know that we are always here if you need anything.
You cannot copy content of this page
Javascript not detected. Javascript required for this site to function. Please enable it in your browser settings and refresh this page.