Photographs have a way of evoking all sorts of strong emotions. Especially when losing someone you love. All of my family photos are more than five years old. The photo that hurts the most is my grandfather, my G-Pop. I am super close to my grandfather. He was a super cool dude. As a teenager, he taught me how to play bones and cards. He spilled all the dirt on my mother who claimed to be such an angel. My time away from home working and building a name for myself took me away much longer than expected. I will never forget my last phone call with my G-Pop. I told him I was going to be home to visit and we were going to spend the day shooting. I never thought he would die days before my trip to see him.
His death hurt me to the soul. I thought I had more time. I kept putting it off. I kept delaying coming home because of this work event that had a work deadline. When my G-Pop died a part of me died too. His photo hangs on the wall as a reminder even though the people we love are not physically with us, their memories continue to live through photos. I wished I would have taken more current professional photos of him.
Professional photos document important moments in your life. Even people who dislike taking pictures soon realize and regret not taking more photos of that important moment. As kids have grown up and had children of their own, getting adult children together has proven to be a challenge. Some couples can’t seem to get all their adult children for one portrait together.
With businesses shut down and limited to just essential establishments, you will have to revisit your bucket list to find those moments that you want to be captured professionally. Instead of dwelling on major events being missed, use this moment to start planning for your photo session. The Class of 2020 for both high school and college still have an opportunity to make up for the moments missed. It’s easy to get upset about missed social gatherings normally associated with graduations, engagements, and anniversaries, Family photos at these special moments and others are just examples of why it’s important to not to miss out. Kids grow up, family members pass away. Now is a better time than ever to start booking a session with a professional photographer.
Once the quarantine has been lifted and all businesses have resumed normal schedules, take the time to start booking your local professional photographer. No more putting off that special shoot. Graduations, proms, and other important dates have probably passed. I would advise that don’t miss out on the opportunity to still take photos to cherish your moment through other services that professional photographers may be able to provide. Throw that graduation party, take those graduation photos. That boudoir session, mommy/daughter portrait session don’t wait. Don’t put it off any longer. Time is fleeting more now than ever; don’t wake up one moment and realize those special moments should have been documented professionally.
Don’t let time pass you by and leave with regrets. The pandemic has definitely thrown a curveball in everyone’s plans. Let this moment be a reminder that time cannot be replaced, it is lost forever. So what do you have to lose? Let’s get on the phone with a free consultation and book a professional who will capture your most precious moments.
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