It seems obvious that becoming a photographer was a natural step for me to take being that I love creating things, especially art.
But, something happened last month that reminded me why I do what I do.
Enter Lydia, a sweet middle-aged lady with an infectious smile. We met at the Chamber when she asked to join the networing group I was in. She's came into the boardroom, all 5' of her and immediately brought laughter and friendhip to the group.
Lydia's "elevator speech", your 30-second commercial where you tell everyone who you are and what you do in your buisiness, became something everyone looked forward to hearing due to her creative shenanigans.
Last month, Lydia called and asked to be photographed with her birth Mother. We had a great time during the session, and Lydia received several images of the two of them together. Remember that word: together.
Then the story came out. Lydia had just found and met her birth Mother. You see, Lydia had been given up for adoption at birth. For 51 years, Lydia had never known who her birth Mother was. But, after her adoptive Mother passed away, Lydia started on a trek to find her birth Mother. And, after a search of several months, Lydia found her living in Oklahoma and arranged for her to come to Arlington on Lydia's 51st birthday.
Mother and daughter finally reunited - together again. Now you see why I love and do what I do. I get to see people, typically, at the happiest times of their lives and create lasting treaures for them.
I love what I do!
