I had so many great entries for the contest. This was one that I hand-picked the winner, so people got to tell me WHY they thought that they should win. I got some sad stories and some funny stories. Some that gave me a good chuckle ("Do NOT make me go back to insert-chain-photography-store-here again!"). But, I chose the Sume family because of reasons beyond the entry. Actually, I chose the Sume family because my feelings for this family, in particular the MOM of this family, run very, very deep.
Jerri was a leader of my youth group in church when I was a teenager. A teenager full of angst, confusion, and emotional chaos. And at a time when I thought NO ONE saw me, she did. She took time out of her life to talk with me. To listen. To ask. I remember feeling astonished that an adult would do that. That an adult would see that I was struggling and actually step up and give me a safe place to talk and get out all the junk I'd built up inside. Without passing judgment or telling me what to do. And since she was so cool then, and entered my contest now, I figured it was the least I could do to show my gratitude.
It never left me.
Just a few of my faves:
Utah Family Photographer
6 comments:
What a beautiful family, and fun! That 2nd shot is just gorgeous!
You did a great job! Thanks again!
Last one makes me laugh. LOVE it
Kay, so I love your black and white edits. Are you processing these yourself or do you have a pref for someone else's actions? Just gorg.
LOVE your photos! but then i am a huge fan of the Sumes!!!! Since they are my relatives!
Great job!! I just love all of them. Great story too! Nice when you can do something for someone that has made an impact in your life.
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