The “M” Family

Chad came with me to this shoot with the “M” Family. We arrived on a Saturday evening and the sun was shining bright and the temperature was perfect. It’s funny how things can change in a moment.

Moments after our arrival, thick clouds danced above us. Sounds of thunder filled the air and flashes of lightning sent us running back to our cars. It will pass quickly, I said confidently.

The minutes passed by. We waited, The “M” family in their car and us in ours. We waited and waited and waited and waited until there was only a sliver of light left.

The “M” kids were ever so patient for us to make the decision to meet again the next morning.

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The next morning came and we gathered again at the same place. This time, the sun shining brightly–not a cloud in the sky. We walked, the “M” Family and Chad and I. We walked and talked and I took in the beauty of this family. The way they laughed together. The openness of their little humans who captured my heart with our first greeting. We listened to a snippet of their story, to the joy of their children, to the incredible wisdom packed inside the sweet and lively family.

When Chad and I returned to the car I was overwhelmed by the gift of this meeting. A lumped formed in my throat as I looked at Chad and said out loud what I had been feeling for the last two hours:

This camera is a tool. It allows me a door into the lives and stories of others. The pictures are fun, but hands down, the best part of my job is the people I get to meet.

“M” Family, thank you for a glimpse into the life of your beautiful family. I am better for it.