Why I am a Photographer.....
Photo by Melissa Butler
Light and art. I may not consider myself an artist, but I know that the art of light (photography), helped me through the darkest time in my life. I wish I could say that I always had a camera in my hand since I was a kid, but that is not true. The beginning of my photography journey did not begin with happiness and joy, yet is beautiful in it's own way. My first child, Aiden, was loved and very much wanted. He passed away before birth. I was 24 weeks into the pregnancy when we learned the devastating news. I did not know how I would get through the shock and grief. My husband bought me a camera soon after. At first I used it as a distraction; learning how to use my Nikon. But with time, it allowed me to learn how to cope with my grief and see the world around me as beautiful again.
One year and three months after we lost Aiden, my husband and I were blessed with our rainbow baby girl. I cannot quite explain the joy and nervousness that accompanies a rainbow baby. I took the photography skills I learned and put them into capturing my sweet baby girl. During this time I was a stay at home mom and many friends and family members were asking me to take their pictures. I was honored to do so. I know the importance of family. Only two years later we were then blessed with my second rainbow baby. His big sister was only 2 years old, but became the best big sister ever. Of course, they have their sibling rivalry moments, but they are both all sorts of wonderful! Through some miracle I am content again, but that does not mean I will ever forget my angel baby, Aiden.
That leads me to today. Ever since learning my camera in 2011, and then doing photography as a side business since 2012, I have enjoyed photography and still use it as an emotional outlet. I create beautiful pictures that show the connections between people who love each other. That makes me smile!
I have been a science teacher for over 10 years now, so I decided to take my two passions.....photography and teaching...and combine them. I want every parent to be able to get amazing pictures of their children. Of course, we all need a professional photographer once in a while, but how many of us can afford one every day? I truly believe that parents are the best photographers because they are present when the sweet and spontaneous parts of life happen. These parents just need to learn how to use their camera in the most effective way! This is why I offer classes, workshops, and one-on-one mentoring sessions.
One year and three months after we lost Aiden, my husband and I were blessed with our rainbow baby girl. I cannot quite explain the joy and nervousness that accompanies a rainbow baby. I took the photography skills I learned and put them into capturing my sweet baby girl. During this time I was a stay at home mom and many friends and family members were asking me to take their pictures. I was honored to do so. I know the importance of family. Only two years later we were then blessed with my second rainbow baby. His big sister was only 2 years old, but became the best big sister ever. Of course, they have their sibling rivalry moments, but they are both all sorts of wonderful! Through some miracle I am content again, but that does not mean I will ever forget my angel baby, Aiden.
That leads me to today. Ever since learning my camera in 2011, and then doing photography as a side business since 2012, I have enjoyed photography and still use it as an emotional outlet. I create beautiful pictures that show the connections between people who love each other. That makes me smile!
I have been a science teacher for over 10 years now, so I decided to take my two passions.....photography and teaching...and combine them. I want every parent to be able to get amazing pictures of their children. Of course, we all need a professional photographer once in a while, but how many of us can afford one every day? I truly believe that parents are the best photographers because they are present when the sweet and spontaneous parts of life happen. These parents just need to learn how to use their camera in the most effective way! This is why I offer classes, workshops, and one-on-one mentoring sessions.
Charlotte, NC, Rock Hill, SC and York, SC area photographer. Specializing in family, newborn, maternity, and senior portraits. Contact me at photographybylarisa@gmail.com.
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