Sometimes, one does not realize all the luck we have when things go as they should. I am fortunate, as a photographer, to accompany people in the happiest moments of their lives, but also in less happy times. To give back for all the lucky parents who come to me to photograph the first days of their newborn baby, I chose to offer two gift certificates to Parents Orphelins association to draw among their members. Parents Orphelins accompany parents with the loss of a baby.

Sandra contacted me at the moment she knew she was one of two winners. We met and we discussed the shoot in early summer, but she finally contacted me to tell me she was not ready and would rather wait until the fall. Fall is also the time of the year of the loss of her daughter and would be especially significant for her. Strangely, I also find it difficult to feel that session at that time. This happens almost never to me.

Therefore, we decided to meet for Thanksgiving weekend and it is a changed Sandra that I met. She seemed more relaxed. This time, I had a vision for this photo session that was very persistent. So I explained my idea of photographing Sandra while she will “pack” her memories. Was I really surprised to learn from her that she was now at this step of her griving process? So that’s what we did!

And to spoil her, we finished with a small lifestyle portrait session in her favorite park. It was a small gift only for her.

I must say I am very touched whenever I do photo shoots that go out of the ordinary. I have chosen a few years ago, to make emotions the main subject of my images and I thank the Universe every time a session like this occurs in my life. I sincerely hope that you will be equally affected by these images that I have been to make them.

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