It took me awhile to figure out how I wanted to do this one. I just got 2 frames from a friend’s husband who makes the most outstanding framework I have ever seen. I don’t have any 8 X 10 pictures to put in them, because yes…I am that lame. I was going to put nice pictures of our family in them and display them for SPF. Well, the stupid anxiety crap kicked in and I went to bed at 5:30 this morning after taking enough medication to calm the hormones of a pre-period teenage girl.
So, I realized a.) I shouldn’t start a sentence with the word SO, because it makes me sound stupid. And b.) Only Cormac McCarthy can pull off the horrible punctuation and starting a sentence with the word AND. Lastly, c.) I don’t usually share what I do for a living with many people.
Today, I decided to show you what I do, and the reward of this one shot and how a picture could change someone’s outlook on life.
A few months ago we shot a wedding. After the reception was over the maid of honor and a friend were hit in a car accident that they were both lucky to survive from. The maid of honor had to have heart surgery and nearly broke every bone.
We didn’t hear about this until the mother of the bride had called us to ask if we had any pictures that she could bring to the hospital to show them, as a reminder of what the day was about.
Shaun kicked butt and sent her the pictures which they printed out and brought to the hospital. The pictures of the wedding were an inspiration for the maid of honor and according to the mother helped in her recovery of the shock.
A week later, after keeping in contact daily with the bride’s mother, we met up and I gave her the discs from the wedding.
We had packaged them nicely and as a bonus we printed out some 5 x 7 pictures and framed them for her. After we drove off down the freeway my phone rang. It was the mother of the bride SOBBING.
She told me at the wedding that her husband freaked out and decided he didn’t want to be in the spotlight for the father daughter dance. It was too much pressure. As the bride and her father snuck in a dance, I managed to get a shot of them. This is the picture I had framed for the father. I also framed the picture above. He is a pastor in a church in PA. and out of all the pictures, this one grabbed my heart. It grabbed the mother’s heart too.
The bride’s mother was crying as she told me how much our photography, our personality, the people that we are has made an impact on her life.
The picture of her daughter and her husband on her wedding day is one that she will cherish forever.
We do up to 4 weddings a month in the busy season and we get all kinds of people. This woman, with her words changed the way I do my job.
Going above what we sign a contract to do, printing out some pictures and putting them in a frame for someone…that’s all.
I’m proud of what I do. I am blessed to be invited to be a part of the ‘most important day of their lives’. The people I meet, really bring out a beautiful side of myself that I love.
I am willing to share that part now.
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47 responses to “SPF: Framed!”
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You are so good at getting precious moments, and the circumstances make this all that much more meaningful. Beautiful!
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I was glad that you picked framed because its so random, and yet I had the exact perfect thing to fill it with. BTW, I love that picture.
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What a gorgeous portrait – and beautiful story.
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I am glad you shared that part of your life with us.
You have amazing talent.
Beautiful!!
That is a really nice photo of the bride. It looks like she is sitting there after the rush of the wedding thinking about her day. I played too.
Ps: You should be getting your music I sent you in the mail any day now.
Simply beautiful! Thank you for sharing that story Christine.
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Great shot. I think that post made me cry a little.
You were made to do this, Kristine! This is a gorgeous shot– you captured the mood perfectly.
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awwwwww
So beautiful :D
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That was very touching and I loved it. you do beautiful work; you have a vocation. xox jean
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Excellent photo and an even better story! As I stated in my post, I am not a fan of shooting weddings, but I do maybe one every month or two. Once I get the boring standard shots out of the way and get to storytelling, then I enjoy it.
I really liked the topic this week! I did play, so come on by! Have a great weekend!
Wow, you are so talented! What a great eye you have! I’d love to get married all over again just to have you do the photos!
oh kristine, this photo is so beautiful…it made ME cry, and its not even anyone i know ;)
the story of the father-daughter dance choked me up. oh how i miss my dad…
i swear – if i ever get married, i am flying you and shaun out to photograph it!!!
love & hugs…
gypsygrrl
That is a beautiful photo and story. And I agree…I wish I’d had you as my wedding photographer. Perhaps then every picture of my husband wouldn’t have him standing with his hand in his pocket….
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Those are the wedding pictures I like so much more than the posed shots. Good job, lady.
I played this week and actually shot special pictures for it. Go figure. I like mine, too.
My daughter is 5 and 1/2, do you think we can pencil you in for her future wedding? ;) Your photos are ALWAYS stunning! You and Shaun are so talented!
*I putting your CD and an extra surprise in the mail today! Squee!
Great job on the shots….that describes exactly how we felt about our wedding photographer. One of the pics he took is my SPF for today!
Make that I am putting your CD and extra surprise in the mail today! Oi vey… just woke up! Sorry about that faux pas. ;)
That picture is amazing!
Beautiful-on all counts. You are very special-
and I don’t think you realize just how wonderful you are. What an amazing photo,
story, and life lesson.
Love it! I love the picture and I love the post! The photographer I chose for our wedding went above and beyond for us and it really really ment a lot to us. Somehow we connected and it was wonderful … I still talk to her about once a month to see how she is doing and to let her know I have passed her name on yet again …
Love the pic love the post!
What a beautiful photo! I love your story – it sounds a lot like stories my dad used to tell when he shot weddings. He really loved it too.
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You made me cry, you HAB. I love that picture. What a wonderful gift you gave to that entire family.
What a beautiful shot and a wonderful story. Thanks for sharing.
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Amazing photo, and beautiful story.
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What a beautiful picture. Wish you a great weekend.
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I played. Love that beautiful picture!
I didn’t play but i cried…
Beautiful Picture and a Great Story..
If I ever get married again ( He-He.) I want you and shaun do the Shots, You are the Cats Meow…
Amazing…You both have so much talent. Thank you for sharing.
OMG I love that story. Totally brought tears to my eyes. As someone who did not get a dance with my dad at my wedding, I know they will always cherish that photo. You are beyond awesome in what you do.
I totally wish you could have shot my wedding! Why didn’t I know you 9 years ago! I love that story – tears at work!
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I wish you could have shot our wedding last year :( I am sure you would have done a marvelous job!!
What. A. Talent.
..wow…
I wish you could have photographed my wedding. My photographer didn’t even get a picture of me by myself in my dress. This picture is beautiful and what a great story!
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Beautiful photo. You have quite a talent.
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This is an amazing story and the picture is incredible. Thank you for sharing it. I went to your site and checked out your photography and all I can say is I’d hire you in a heartbeat.
Excellent photos.
You can see emotion, and heart in them.
Wonderful!
Thanks for telling us this, it’s a lovely story and beautiful shot!
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What a beautiful picture!
I wish you could have shot my wedding….our photographer was okay but she only took the “required” shots..nothing out of the ordinary.
Beautiful wedding portrait. I played!
You guys rock, man!
You should be proud of what you do. Your damn good at it.
xxx
I visited your photo site before. Awesome pics and an even better story. You make a difference. Always remember that.
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Better late than never.
You are an amazing photographer, and that picture is gorgeous!!