wanted my first 'true' blog post to be about something that was near and dear to my heart... my mom!!! I know most of you have probably seen a few of the images on Facebook, but I wanted to talk about how awesome my Mom's session was! 
 
Before I get started, I just have to say that it feels weird writing blog posts again - I had taken some time off so that no one would visit my other blog..... I was so embarrassed by it! EEK! So bare with me - I will probably have ADHD in this post, seeing as how it's been forever since I've really written something! 
 
First, I want to give a big big big thank you to Kristine (my go to MUA and dear friend) for generously driving to my home and making my Mom feel absolutely beautiful! Kris did such a great job on her makeup. After Mumma had her makeup done and got dressed in her brand new clothes, I cried... like a little baby.... but for those of you who know me, probably could have guessed that!!! My step dad, Richie -- was speechless for a good minute! He finally spoke up and said... "Well aren't you a pretty thing" and I cried some more. | insert big cry baby here | 
 
I'm going to try and explain why this session meant so much to me.... so try and follow me here! I've always looked up to my Mom -- she's always been SO strong.... but seeing her strength these past 7 months, has been a complete inspiration for me. She is SO much stronger than I ever imagined. It's been really hard seeing her -- in a way that no child should ever see their parent and I say child because, in a moment like that, you revert back to the child you once were..... vulnerable, helpless, and hopeful. So having my Mom trust me enough to capture such a precious time in her life - means more to me that anyone will ever know.  
 
Photography to me is like therapy... and at times, I hide behind my camera like a little kid -- I'm not as vulnerable when I have my camera in hand. Being behind the camera, capturing her and Richie giggle and share kisses... helped me realize that everything was going to be okay. She stood before me in a field of overgrown weeds... smiling ---- peach fuzz lining her forehead.. and she was smiling. It was what I needed. I needed to see her smile and feel beautiful... and honestly?!?!? I truly think she felt beautiful... even in the midst of cancer.... she was beautiful.