Earlier this week, I photographed the graveside memorial service for Callie Anne Rader. She was enlisted in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged.
I was asked by her family members to photograph it so that her three sons would have something to remember her by-that she was loved and respected and proudly served her country.
There is a lot that I could say about that morning, but the images speak for themselves.
Friday, February 20, 2009
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About Me
- Leah
- Mom of four fantastic, funny kids. Freakishy addicted to hot tea and cold cereal. Fantasizes about a future in photography. Loves to death her fun friends, funky family and football (just ask anyone). This has been brought to you by the letters "Ph."
Leah-I am so proud of the work you did. You amaze me with your talent. I knew you would do a wonderful job. You took a subject that is so hard to deal with and made it look beautiful. May God Bless you and all you do today and always - as I honestly feel you have blessed all of us by sharing your talent of photography. Thanks for everything Donna
ReplyDeleteThank you Donna. It was a very special honor to be asked to photograph the service, and I hope that I created something that her sons will cherish in the years to come.
ReplyDeleteI love you and your family more than I can say. You are all quite amazing, and I was glad to be there with you yesterday.
Leah- Thank you -thank you -thank you. There are no words that could explain this day to Alex. When he is older and wonders where his mother is. He will wonder what kind of a ladie she was he can see how much she was loved. He will see how she wasn't afread to serve her country. You put so very much in every shot, so jently and so kindl, and oh so very loving.
ReplyDeleteThank you thank you thank you.
Janet
As difficult as this was for me to watch (being an active duty family)the photography is wonderful. I wish I had words to comfort the family, but I know such words do not exist. I am so sorry for the loss that they has experienced, and will keep them in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteGood job Leah. Keep up the great work!
Leah, THANK YOU so much for all you put into this. You did a wonderful job and the photo's captured the true feelings of Love and Heartache that were felt that day, excellant job!!!!! I know all of the Family Members that were not able to attend can watch your creation and feel a sense of what that day was like and i know it must have been very difficult to do this and i just can't Thank You enough, God Bless You!, Bonnie
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ReplyDeleteI have no connection to this family, but I truly morn with them as I watch this video. You did an amazing job capturing the moment and as usual, you brought me to tears. Although this time they unfortunately were not tears of joy as they usually are. I will think of those boys for a very long time...
Michelle
WOW! Awesome, unbelievable and I'm still stretching to find the right adjective to express my feelings. Leah from the 1st photos I seen you do at my daughter Casey's wedding I was convinced that you were one talented photographer. The problem (or I guess I should say blessing) for me is that everytime you do another shoot you top the last one. Unfortunately, while I made the wake, I had to work the day of the funeral. You put me there even though I was not there physically. I truly felt the photos coming alive and deeply stirring my emotions. You are a very, very talented artist and not just a photographer. May God continue to open your eyes to the right shot that makes the picture personal....Thanks for sharing your gift. Wayne U.
ReplyDeleteThis was so moving and so beautifully captured. I am truly at a loss for words. I am so sorry for her family's loss. My heart is breaking. This made me feel so strongly about how important the gift of photography is...Well done.
ReplyDeleteI really do not know what to say. What beautiful pictures of such a heart-wrenching time. I'm sitting here crying for them.
ReplyDeleteLeah that was so touching and beautiful. You captured the moment wonderfully, I had chills watching it. Great job!]
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