If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you already know about my Portraits with Purpose work. Just in case you aren’t familiar with Portraits with Purpose, it’s my way of trying to make the world a better place, one person/family at a time. I consider it kind of a separate branch of my photography business that I use to help people going through a tough time. Most of the time it’s been used for cancer patients, but it’s not exclusive to that. Cancer patients and their families have a very difficult journey physically, emotionally and often time, financially. The gift of a portrait session can really help heal mentally (who doesn’t like to feel pretty when they are going through chemo?!) and bring the family together. Enough about that, you get the idea, right?!
Now, on to the fabulous Beyer Family…
I’ve known Barb, Tim and the kids for many years now through our kids. Her middle child, Sarah and their youngest, Matt were in sports with my kids. We’ve sat on many sidelines together! I also had the honor of taking their oldest daughter, Alaina’s, senior portraits. Taking her family portraits for Portraits with Purpose is bittersweet for me. I hate the fact that it’s needed. Cancer sucks and my heart aches that she and her family have to take this journey. On the other hand, I feel privileged and thankful that I can do this one small thing to help.
Barb is one of the sweetest people I know! We share a passion for reading and usually like the same things. I can’t even count how many books and book series I’ve gotten her addicted to! LOL She has such a unique voice that every time I think of Barb, I hear her voice in my head. I just love Barb to pieces and know that she has the strength to beat this!
Here’s a slideshow I created with a lot of the images from the Beyer’s session. They were SO fun to work with! Man, those girls sure have fun with their little brother (usually picking on him, but he’s such a good sport!).
And some of my favorite images…
Till next time…
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