Photography

For many people, taking family pictures is something that can be pushed down the list of priorities. Scheduling can be difficult to coordinate between mom and dads and the kids schedules.  I had the opportunity to photograph the LaPierre family in January.  Deon was traveling out of the country on a regular basis and so they wanted to have updated family pictures because you never know when something can happen to a family member.  I had photographed their family a few years ago and they were due for updated pictures.

We went to a park on a beautiful Saturday afternoon and we were able to get some great family pictures.  As we took various poses and groupings, I could see Karin, the mom, getting more and more tired as our time progressed but we just brushed it off.  On Sunday, she laid down to take a nap and her husband couldn't wake her up.  He ended up taking her tot he emergency room where her blood pressure was dangerously low.  Deon ha been scheduled to leave the country on a work trip earlier in the day, but his trip was unexpectedly canceled.  The doctors were able to stabilize Karin's blood pressure and she was sent home.  She ended up back in the er the following week with blood pressure that was extremely high.  This time she was admitted to the hospital and eventually ended up being diagnosed with thyroid cancer.  Surgery was finally scheduled and she had to have her thyroid removed.  With everything going on with her health, we weren't able to meet to go over their pictures.  Finally, after several months, their pictures were delivered.  Take the time to enjoy your family, you never know what curves life will throw your way.