“Eric has been diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor.”
“We just heard from the doctor that he has weeks to a few months left to live. We are wanting some good photos together to preserve our memories.”
I met the Collins family last fall. They were nominated for a #kyleeannpassionproject. I loved meeting their family and taking pictures of them all together with their loving dad. The youngest daughter, Whitney, even had her daddy daughter dance with him during our session since she wouldn’t have him at her wedding.
After they got the news that Eric would only live a few weeks to a few months more, they contacted me again.
As I was preparing to take their last family photos, I knew I had to do something more for the sweet Collins family. Eric has fought a long hard fight for the past year, and his family has supported him every step of the way. Photos are amazing. A beautiful way to preserve memories and tell stories. But video captures something that photos cannot.
While I was taking their family pictures, I snuck in here and there with some video. Technically, this video is far from perfect. I was hired to shoot their photos so I had to be discreet about capturing video. Because I never even told them I was recording, I didn’t have time to switch to video settings or use a monopod so I kept repeating poses. They probably thought I had no idea how to work my camera when I would pose and not fire 😆
That video has me bawling! The pictures are amazing you are so talented. I am so thankful for you!!! 💕💕💕 Priceless is an understatement. I can’t adequately express my gratitude… we love you!!! Thank you so much!!! ❤
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Kylee started Kylee Ann Photography 9 years ago, and has since grown from a one woman amateur show to a full associate team. We shoot 50-75 weddings a year, and thrive on kindness and service. After a year of teaching Intro to Photography at the local technical college, she discovered that helping other entrepreneurs create thriving businesses is what fires her up! She hosts semi-annual Kylee Ann Sleepovers all over the US, speak at conferences and teach online courses about running a small business and marketing.
October 30, 2018
Kylee Maughan
