This is the M Family. They are, without a doubt, the most amazing family I’ve ever had the priviledge of meeting through my photography. Mom first came to me back in 2004 for a family portrait session. That session I remember so well. Everyone was happy, having fun, joking around and most of all soo full of love. Last summer, I received and email from Gillian and as I read it, I broke down and couldn’t believe the words I was reading. Jake, the middle boy passed away suddenly after a tragic accident in May 2007. As I read the words, I sobbed thinking about the family. Jake was 2 days older than my son Jordan and maybe knowing that made it impossible for me to comprehend. Gillian asked if the photos from their session were available, and if so could she see them. Of course, I immediately searched through my archived disks and found the images and arranged for her to have the disk to view and keep. My friend and fellow photographer Iasha Tryhuba and I also gave them a gallery wrapped canvas print of a family portrait from 2004.
We discussed getting together again in the future for a session again and last Friday we arranged to do some family portraits. It was so humbling to see this family again and see the love between them. They were so happy, having fun, joking around and all the while, keeping Jake close by. A beautiful photo of Jake was always close and we made sure that he was a part of this session. I truly feel blessed to have met this family and to know them. They are so amazing, and I’m honored to be able to be their photographer.
Thank you Gillian, Mike, Josh, Sydney and Jake for sharing yourselves with me.
Here are a few sneak peeks from Friday
~ Carmen
