If there’s one thing I’ve come to understand over the past year, it’s the profound significance of photographs. They serve as tangible keepsakes of our past, deeply interwoven with our emotions, experiences, and stories. They endure, outlasting our fleeting memories and becoming the legacy we leave behind for future generations.

In March, my Papa, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. His absence carved an immense void in our lives. But amidst the grief, I found solace in the photos we had taken together. Each picture, a frozen moment in time, became a treasure I now hold onto more dearly than ever before. They are all I have left of him, all that remained of our shared moments, our shared life.

This experience brought into sharp focus how essential it is to capture life in photos, regardless of how we may feel about ourselves at any given moment. I’ve often struggled with this, held back by a lack of confidence or an on-the-spot feeling of not looking ‘good enough.’ But I’ve come to realize that these insecurities pale in comparison to the joy and comfort a photo can bring in the future.

If you’re reading this and you’ve ever felt a similar reluctance to get in front of the camera, know this – you’re not alone. But also know that each photo you’re a part of is an investment in your future self, a gift to the people who love you, and a precious memento for the generations to come.

So, I urge you, book that photo session you’ve been thinking about. Take that spontaneous photo on a random Tuesday afternoon. Celebrate the big moments, but don’t forget about the small, seemingly mundane ones, either. Every moment is worthy of being captured, of being remembered.

Because in the end, it’s these photographs that become our tangible memories, our personal time capsules, and our lasting legacy. So go ahead, make those memories that will endure forever. Trust me, they mean more than you can imagine. ❤️❤️