This week I was asked to provide a picture of a client for a funeral. I think that this is one of the hardest parts of my job. Usually I am celebrating with a family, capturing pictures of a new baby, a birthday or holiday pictures. This week was different. Amidst the usual portrait sessions, I had to take time to go back through my archives and find a picture to celebrate a life that has now ended.
This has left a mark on me as I talk with the newly widowed woman. It makes me sad and in a questioning mood. This could be me. I could lose my husband or my life. This could be any of us at any time. It makes me think - what am I spending my time doing? I only get one go around, each day is an important exchange that may never happen again.
I feel like I have been challenged to really think about how I spend my time. Family, friends & neighbors are so important. My passion is art and I want to create art that will give meaning to others. Whether that be through portraiture or paintings. I want others to smile, cry and laugh at what I create. It is not me that must come through but the gift of life.
CELEBRATE LIFE!
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