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Shoot Your Spouse - Often
Jul 11, 2017 06:04:13 #
Jul 11, 2017 07:17:24 #
DrWilk wrote:
Normally I do not take photos of people, even peop... (show quote)
Beautiful lady, I'm sorry for your loss.
Jul 11, 2017 07:47:47 #
I agree 100%. My husband has been gone for 16yrs and I have one picture of him. He hated having his picture taken but a house fire took the few I had. Never take for granted your love ones will be there to take that photo with. Will say a prayer for you.
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Jul 11, 2017 07:54:28 #
Thank you, I have just started taking photos of my wife. We are both 73 and the memories are very important.
Sorry for your loss and thank you for the reminder. It is so important.
This is a very nice photo.
Sorry for your loss and thank you for the reminder. It is so important.
This is a very nice photo.
Jul 11, 2017 08:00:11 #
mardic
Loc: Fla.
My wife passed just over 4 years ago and thank goodness for the pics I have of her. I refer to them often and they remind me of how good she was for and to me.
Jul 11, 2017 08:18:13 #
Pkaszubski
Loc: Wyoming, OH
I am sorry for your loss. I too, lost my wife last September and have been advising others to photograph their loved ones.
The funeral home asked me to give them 50 pictures for a slide show to be shown at the gathering after her funeral. I had no problem giving them 155. At Christmas time, they held a remembrance service and showed a slide show including those that passed away in the previous 12 months. During that show, it became quite clear that not many people had good photos of their spouse. Most were out of focus selfies with terrible backgrounds. After seeing those pictures I started my crusade to have more people start shooting! I attended a charity auction and bought a "fun" package for my son and his family which included a 4 hour session with a local photographer. Not one member of his family has ever enjoyed having their picture taken. They still haven't scheduled the session!
The funeral home asked me to give them 50 pictures for a slide show to be shown at the gathering after her funeral. I had no problem giving them 155. At Christmas time, they held a remembrance service and showed a slide show including those that passed away in the previous 12 months. During that show, it became quite clear that not many people had good photos of their spouse. Most were out of focus selfies with terrible backgrounds. After seeing those pictures I started my crusade to have more people start shooting! I attended a charity auction and bought a "fun" package for my son and his family which included a 4 hour session with a local photographer. Not one member of his family has ever enjoyed having their picture taken. They still haven't scheduled the session!
Jul 11, 2017 08:30:58 #
Thank you all for your thoughts and words. It is heartening to hear that many are taking heed of my suggestion to photograph your loved ones, even if they don't like to have their photo taken.
My wife hated to be photographed and in order to get a shot of her I had to take her by surprise. This photo is the last one I took of her.
My wife hated to be photographed and in order to get a shot of her I had to take her by surprise. This photo is the last one I took of her.
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Jul 11, 2017 08:35:18 #
DrWilk, Yes, I feel your pain. I lost my wife 8 months ago to a sudden accident. The last picture I have of her was taken on Amtrac on our way home. It clearly shows how the Parkinson's had ravaged her body. It's too hard for me to look at so I keep a wonderful portrait photo of the two of us taken for our church directory.
I cannot say, I don;t have the words, to express what a blessing it is to have a good wife. I was her care giver and she was my everything.
Now....
No lecture, but all you Hoggers take those pictures, they are worth more than the finest gold when that time comes.
Ken
I cannot say, I don;t have the words, to express what a blessing it is to have a good wife. I was her care giver and she was my everything.
Now....
No lecture, but all you Hoggers take those pictures, they are worth more than the finest gold when that time comes.
Ken
Jul 11, 2017 08:39:02 #
Wise advice. Take care. My wife always says, "You said just one more". I'll forward her your letter. Thanks.
Jul 11, 2017 08:45:16 #
I feel feel very upset about your sad loss, just like Charlie 123 my wife hates having her photo taken so I have to taken them secretly or by surprise.
Therefore I don't have that many photos of my wife that are that good due to the surprise aspect etc, so take DrWilk's advice and "shoot the wife - often"
Therefore I don't have that many photos of my wife that are that good due to the surprise aspect etc, so take DrWilk's advice and "shoot the wife - often"
Jul 11, 2017 08:56:43 #
LouV
Loc: Juno Beach, FL
Thank you for sharing and for your very sage advice. Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss.
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Jul 11, 2017 09:12:28 #
Jul 11, 2017 10:57:15 #
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family for you recent loss. I have been taking photos of my spouse for over 49 years. The most recent being at Crater Lake yesterday. And the photo will always be remembered as we exchanged snow balls against each other.
Jul 11, 2017 10:57:30 #
Sorry for your loss and appreciate the advice. I know what it means to loose someone special./George
Jul 11, 2017 11:26:52 #
I am so sorry for the loss of your lovely wife. You have a wonderful keepsake in that picture to treasure.
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