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[Nicole]

Nicole submitted a new resource:

(there was a url link here which no longer exists) - Photographing Children & Families In Need - by Nicole Boenig McGrade

It's a hot summers night and I'm sitting on my front verandah overlooking a stark dry gardenbed. It hasn't rained in months and I'm still waiting for a cool breeze to dry the beads on my skin. After sitting in a wheelchair all day as I wait for my body to heal from an unpleasent car accident five months ago, my thoughts turn to all those families I had the privelidge of photographing over the past few years. Especially those suffering from a terminal or debilitating illness.

Photographing...

(there was a url link here which no longer exists)

 

[jovo]

"Tears were plentiful....."

And from my eyes as well. A moving story, Nicole, and an affirmation of the worthiness of your work.

 

[Shmoo]

Nick-nick - I think your photographic talent is only outstripped by your amazing compassion and grace.

S

 

[Andy K]

Very humbling.

 

[Markok765]

Beautiful. Very moving story.

 

[eddym]

Thank you for reminding me why I'm a photographer.
You have taken my breath away.
God bless you!

 

[Shawn Dougherty]

Thank you for sharing that touching and inspirational experience Nicole. Shawn

 

[JosBurke]

Thank you, Nicole, for sharing that with us. I can't even put into words how that story has touched me --- so tragic ! I have been a fan of your work for some time and I'm getting an idea of where your genuine gift comes from--your heart !!

 

[ricksplace]

Most of us use our hands to work the camera. You use your heart. Bravo.

 

[per volquartz]

Very nice Nicole!

Thank You for sharing your feelings.

Genuine feelings are at the very root of all art!


Per Volquartz

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[sjb]

A wonderful gift you give!

 

[wheelygirl]

Wow, Nicole!!
I salute you in your endeavors of those images of dying loved ones. I have been in that particular position, when my beloved Mom died 2 decades ago; I certainly would have loved "capturing" those last memories of her.

How are you doing, now in your own recovery? I hope very well!

O.

 

[Rick Floyd]

Deeply moving...

How wonderful it must feel to give these families a lasting memory of love. Many thank yous. May your tribe increase.

Rick Floyd

 

[fhovie]

Well done and wonderful Nicole. Thank you so much for sharing this experience.

 

[Pfiltz]

All I can say is "Bless You".