I was just looking over some old images as I was doing some good ol’ tidying up (digitally speaking!), and all of a sudden got very nostalgic.
I know I talk a lot about how much I love my job, but sometimes I really don’t think people truly understand just what it means to me. Seriously… I have gorgeous, amazing clients who welcome me into their homes and trust me enough to spend a brief moment in their lives capturing just a glimpse in time of their family.
It’s amazing. It always amazes me.
I still sit here a lot of the time shaking my head not quite understanding how this all came about and how I could be so fortunate to do something that I truly love, and that I’m truly passionate about every single day. Every single person who has come into my life has enriched it in some way – I have learned so many things from everyone that I have had the good fortune in meeting.
And the kids… oh my gosh, the KIDS! I adore them – they teach me more about me than I could ever know myself. They make me realise the good in life, the simple things. It’s the glory of being able to swing from your daddy’s arms and giggle like there’s no tomorrow, or play a cheeky game of hide and seek behind the bedroom door, or roll around in the dirt because you ‘just can’, or sit there absorbing the magic of a storybook that takes you and your imagination for a wonderful ride. From the itty bitty tiny little wrinkles of a days old newborn’s toes, or their flaky skin, or blistered lips, or hairy ears – the beauty, and I do mean the beauty of that little soul still tears me up every time. What a miracle, what an honour – and I get to do it every single day.
I told you…. GRATEFUL.
Oh, and before I forget now is a great time to post this gorgeous clip that I saw on Cas’ blog – another reminder of why I love what I do (and remember – Keep Me, Protect Me, Share Me… don’t keep them locked away in packaging, or a drawer or on the computer!! Share your memories with the world)
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Awwwww, and we are so grateful that you have found this passion to inspire other photographers like myself and capture those precious and fleeting moments for your clients. I don’t think I have ever met someone before who adores what they do as much as you do. Your passion is infectious and I am grateful for YOU! xo
Ha ha – love this and it made me cry! Is that pathetic? The bit, “listen, the pictures are talking, can you hear them?” LOVE that. And I know it’s an ad, and I work in the industry, but still! Thanks for sharing this.
Goosebumps and shivers!