Loss

Loss

I’m a daddy’s girl through and through.

I may have always been this way.

And I am not unaware that although my dad is still a rockstar at 68 - he’s 68. My grandfather, his father, died early - just six months after I was born.  

Dad, my cousin Autumn and I, eleven months

We are not guaranteed anything. And we are certainly not guaranteed more time.

Last month we photographed a high school senior, the second senior we've photographed for their family. Her dad rode his Harley in for her to use.  They rode together frequently when she was little.

That was Monday.  

He passed away Wednesday.  

Without warning.

Daniel had taken 10 minutes to create a couple of portraits with her and her dad.  Her dad put out the effort to bring his Harley - we valued that.

Thursday morning we got the call from a mutual friend.  

I cannot tell you how glad we are to have those portraits for their family.

Dad and I, Janurary 1978

Please

Tell your loved ones how you feel.
Take care of your health.
Make family portraits a priority.
Spend time creating memories.
Live in the moment.

We all say these things - most of us aren’t doing them as well as we should.

We could all try a little harder.

Clare