The power of photo's

pogue_mahone · 18th July 2012, 5:43 PM

Quite a strange day for me.

On Saturday I photographed a wonderful couples wedding. They had planned on getting married later this year or early next year, but sadly the grooms mother was diagnosed with cancer. They moved the wedding forward to ensure his Mum was able to be there for their big day.

On the day the mother, although she was in a wheelchair, looked absolutely gorgeous. Her hair was done, her makeup looked great, she had the oxygen tubes, but her overall vibrancy hid those. She had a glass of wine (or 2) with her son and new daughter and we got some great photo's of them all.

I received a text today (Wednesday) from them that she passed away on Tuesday.

I feel mixed emotions, obviously I am saddened at the loss of a person who seemed to be a very kind hearted and lovely lady, but I feel very privileged and proud to have had the opportunity to photograph her and her family.

The text from the bride informing me also mentioned the power of photo's and how happy they were to have got some of her looking so proud and happy at her sons wedding.

I just wanted to share. I guess it is important to never let a photo opportunity go by. I hope my images for them provide a wonderful memory for years and years to come.

RIP Joce. It was a pleasure to have met you.

triggerpeg · 18th July 2012, 6:01 PM

Damn right. I had the same experience 2 years go where I got to shoot a rushed wedding cause one of the dads got cancer and was on his way.
He had to force the smiles as he was in a lot of pain.
When he passed, they used the photo I took for the funeral, as later I found he hates photos and rarely smiles in them.

jamiemao · 18th July 2012, 6:20 PM

wow, I'm glad they were able to have the wedding in time.
you should feel good that you've played such an important part in their lives.

MATTATHOME · 18th July 2012, 7:10 PM

awesome mate..

indeed the power of photos..

MATT

Azrael · 18th July 2012, 7:13 PM

It's pretty amazing huh. A bunch of my photos and video were used for a mates funeral and the associated news reports and media when he died in a Motorsport accident last month.
Was a great way to be able to remember Rookie

Arch-Angel · 18th July 2012, 10:25 PM

It's a sad thing, but overall I think it's a positive that you were able to capture shots that they'll all be pleased to remember her by

18th July 2012, 5:43 PM	#1
pogue_mahone Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ocean Reef, Perth Posts: 374	The power of photo's Quite a strange day for me. On Saturday I photographed a wonderful couples wedding. They had planned on getting married later this year or early next year, but sadly the grooms mother was diagnosed with cancer. They moved the wedding forward to ensure his Mum was able to be there for their big day. On the day the mother, although she was in a wheelchair, looked absolutely gorgeous. Her hair was done, her makeup looked great, she had the oxygen tubes, but her overall vibrancy hid those. She had a glass of wine (or 2) with her son and new daughter and we got some great photo's of them all. I received a text today (Wednesday) from them that she passed away on Tuesday. I feel mixed emotions, obviously I am saddened at the loss of a person who seemed to be a very kind hearted and lovely lady, but I feel very privileged and proud to have had the opportunity to photograph her and her family. The text from the bride informing me also mentioned the power of photo's and how happy they were to have got some of her looking so proud and happy at her sons wedding. I just wanted to share. I guess it is important to never let a photo opportunity go by. I hope my images for them provide a wonderful memory for years and years to come. RIP Joce. It was a pleasure to have met you. __________________ _____________________________________________ Kevin McGinn Facebook - Like me!

18th July 2012, 6:01 PM	#2
triggerpeg Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 2,339	Damn right. I had the same experience 2 years go where I got to shoot a rushed wedding cause one of the dads got cancer and was on his way. He had to force the smiles as he was in a lot of pain. When he passed, they used the photo I took for the funeral, as later I found he hates photos and rarely smiles in them. __________________ My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge -Psalm 62:7 Sydney Based Wedding Photographer >> Ministry of Imagery Facebook Profile - LIKE!

18th July 2012, 6:20 PM	#3
jamiemao Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Stanmore, Sydney Posts: 1,627	wow, I'm glad they were able to have the wedding in time. you should feel good that you've played such an important part in their lives. __________________ \|i7 950\|6gb 1600mhz Corsair\|60gb Corsair SSD\|1tb Caviar Black\|ATI 6870\|HX 850\|HAF 922\|G9x + Razer Blackwidow Ultimate + Ripper XXL\|U2711 + 2408WFP\|The New Ipad\|Iphone 5 Photography. flickr.

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Azrael Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Melbourne Posts: 6,953	It's pretty amazing huh. A bunch of my photos and video were used for a mates funeral and the associated news reports and media when he died in a Motorsport accident last month. Was a great way to be able to remember Rookie __________________ --Azrael I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself. A small bird will drop frozen dead from a bough without ever having felt sorry for itself. - D.H.Lawrence The Plebian Period \| I'm a Christian... \| Photo Gallery \| avatar_takai @ Steam \| takai on all other forums.

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18th July 2012, 7:10 PM	#4
MATTATHOME Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bilo CQ... Posts: 1,144	awesome mate.. indeed the power of photos.. MATT