Heirlooms in the making
I have always loved the idea that photography is like capturing heirlooms. The photos we take now are the items your kids will hopefully, one day, argue over. They’ll want the photo books you create, the pictures on the walls, or even that well-worn photo tucked inside Dad's wallet. Those are the tangible things your kids are going to want to hold onto after you pass.
Someday, your kids are going to ask you: "Hey Mom, what did your wedding dress look like?" or "What did Dad look like when you first met?" or "Where did you get married?"
Something to Look Back On
By taking photos of those special moments, even if they don't feel particularly monumental at the time, you are going to be so thankful down the road. You will be able to open up a photo book and show your daughter exactly what your dress looked like, what veil you chose, and the story behind it. And it's not just for her—all those little details will come rushing back to you, too. You'll remember exactly what it felt like that day, who was there to celebrate with you, and why it was so incredibly special.
1953 - my great grandparents wedding
Looking back on photos of you and your partner from years ago allows you to remember just how deeply in love you were. Documenting that moment freezes time for just a second. Details you thought you forgot will suddenly come back to you. It brings you right back to that exact point in time, reminding you of what was important to you, who you hung out with, what you did that day, and the dreams you held at that moment. It is so important to preserve these things.
The image that always plays in my mind is of a time after I pass, when our kids are sorting through our things, deciding what to keep, what to sell, and what to throw out. Someone comes across our old photo albums—pictures from when my husband and I were dating, the photos from our engagement session, our wedding day, the photos of our kids as newborns, and all the milestone markers as they grew up.
Proof of the present
Right now, in my own life, I have a young daughter. I find myself doing everything I can to soak up every single moment with her while she is still this little. I know there are things I'll inevitably forget, but taking photos feels like the only way to hold onto these fleeting days and save them for the future.
It brings me back to the photos of my husband and me from before we got married. Looking at them, I vividly remember how stressed we were, hoping he’d pass his university classes, wondering where we would live, and figuring out what we were both going to do for work. Back then, we would just sit and dream about how many kids we wanted or what kind of dog we’d get. I am so incredibly thankful for those photos, because they remind me that today, we are actually living the dream we used to talk about.
What parts of your current season will you want to look back on and remember years from now? Let's freeze this moment in time together.
Say hello, let's chat!
Have a question or are you ready to book a session?
Let's chat! Share a few details below, and I'll be in touch within 24-48 hours.
