Photography to me is my art. A collage of ideas can turn into something so magic and emotional. Neither of these photos are my best technical work, but probably evoke more emotion than any other photo. I had planned to meet with Katie and Violet for a photo shoot. Katie, a 29 year old mother of baby Violet, dressed and presented herself just beautifully. This is after 3 pseudo strokes, a cracked tiba and a range of other medical disasters. When I arrived, I asked Katie how she was feeling, she says "don't ask". Looking at her smile and joy, you would not know her world is crumbling. Whilst taking her photo she asked if I would take one of the sign. She said, this is the message I want to leave Violet.
My heart broke as I shot these photos. Violet was particularly irritable that morning, all she wanted was to be picked up and cuddled. My heart broke to think that somewhere in Katie's mind, she must be devastated beyond imagination that someday she may not be there, the one that Violet whinges to, the one that consoles her, the one that can just look at her and know what she wants. I wish you good health dear friend xx
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