Hello clients, friends, family and followers. These past 2 months have been a crazy filled 2 months with weddings, portraits and most importantly my family. I have gotten a few emails in regards to the status of client’s photos and I have replied but wanted to update everyone else on what has been going on. Typically I do not get behind on work and the hard headed person I am, I would never admit it. But this one time I am behind by 3 weeks and the reason is I have to be there for my family during an extremely difficult time. Thank you for your understanding and patience while I get caught up. With my changing schedule and with the wedding season beginning to slow down I will have more time to get caught up. All June and July session will be completed within the next few weeks and will be posted online for your viewing.
As you know, I am an active member of Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep and if you know anything about the organization you know it is not the easiest thing to photograph. Let me tell you that it is not any easier when you have to photograph your own family member for NILMDTS.
My nephew/godson is 6 months young and has gone through 18 brain surgeries since birth and recently has taken a turn that we all did not want to happen. He is now in Hospice care. I was called upon to go and photograph my brother in law and sister in law this past weekend with their son and his twin brother and big sister. This was the hardest thing I ever had to do as every click of the shutter was a moment that will live with me forever. As sad as this time is, I enjoyed our session because I felt as if my nephew and I bonded and really connected.
I am a strong believer of things happen for a reason and that everyone is here to teach someone a lesson. What I have learned from my situation is to appreciate the little details in life and to take the time to enjoy every day. A good day or a bad day, it does not matter the kind of day. What matters is how you react to the day and how you make the most of it.
Owen, I will miss you and love you always! Every picture I take, every moment I capture and every person I capture smiling will be inspired from you. Thank you little buddy, you will always be with me…
Here are a few pictures from our session this past weekend. Thanks for looking.
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nick and bethany, the photos of becky,mike and their beautiful children will be in my heart forever. We want you all to know that you all are always in our thoughts and we will continue to pray for you all. Thank you for sharing this most pecious gift with us. We love you all. Margaret and dan
These photos are beautiful!!! Brought tears to my eyes. My son’s name is Owen. Prayers to you and yours. Bless you all.
Nick, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. God Bless.
May god put his hand out to your family and give you a miracle…
Thoughts are with you all..xo
The hardest thing for me during this shoot was to keep my composure. I come off as this hard macho guy in the family who anyone can come to for help. But when I took the photo of my sister in law holding Owen in his room I had to immediately leave to go cry in another room. I felt her pain through the photo I took. A pain no one should ever have to feel.
It sure does make you see life differently. I am glad I’m a photographer and I’m glad I am a NILMDTS member. I am also glad to be Owens uncle and was able to capture his beauty god gave him.
Nick, you happy wedding photos make me cry. These make me want to curl up and cry myself to sleep. How is it that no matter the situation, you take everyday life and make it precious and timeless art. Your amazing and your family is lucky you can capture their lives.
Our prayers are sent.
I had to post something being that is my name too. My twin brother (Robert) passed when I was 1. My mother shows me pictures of him and believe it or not, but one picture stands out and I can remember being 9 months old and seeing him stare at me in pain. It was not until 15 years later when I realized he wasn’t looking at me in pain he was looking at me telling me he will always be here with me. I still feel him here at the age of 41.
I’m sure your other nephew will appreciate these photos one day like I did of my brother.
God bless.
Not only are you a good photographer but you are a great uncle and brother in law from what I can tell. I am sure this family is glad you captured their last precious moments.
Our prayers are sent.
Nick this story and photoshoot was amazing. Our prayers are sent.
I’m sitting here at my computer, bawling my eyes out. I’m so sorry. I have a 2 year old son, and the thought of ever having to go through this…its just devastating. What’s worse, is that I’ve just been complaining to anyone who will listen that we have to pay $400 for my husband to do a course for his work. I’d pay that a million times over if it meant no one ever had to go through what your family is going through.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.