Erie, PA Portrait Photography

I was reminded by one of my friends to take pictures of the ones you love, often.  This reminded me of a special photograph I took of my grandfather a year before he passed away.  The photo isn’t award winning but it shows his ‘essense’.  He is watching football with all the typical guys around him.  I wish I had taken more photos of my grandfather.  I wish I had photos of him teaching me to dive in the swimming pool and taking us to see the boats along Lake Erie. 

One of the reasons I love photography is that it captures a point in time, forever.  When my niece was born she had open heart surgery.  At that moment it was painful to take pictures.  But I had to document this event as hard as it was.  Now that she is four years old, in perfect health, we can look at those photographs and be greatful for Samantha’s health.  One day we’ll be able to show Samantha her story and let her know that God must have an amazing plan for her life.

It allows us to remember bits of history, the good and the bad.  Most of Justin and my relationship is captured in photographs.  The various places we lived, the hobbies we have had, and the dogs from puppy on up are all  remember in photographs I’ve taken.  It’s fun to go through these remembering what was going on in our life at the moment.  My favorite photo of the two of us is a simple one.  I took it myself of us eating at a restaurant in Santa Barbara.  It was just the two of us and a car leaving from LA… and we ended up in Santa Barbara.  It was an amazing day of beautiful vistas and great conversation.  I have it sitting on my desk to remind me on bad days that a day like the one in Santa Barbara is around the corner.

I feel lucky to be able to document various events for families.  It’s a job I take seriously but love every moment. 

~Amanda