Sarah

I am constantly aware of the honor that I hold in my career.  Being there to photograph special moments in time, that will live on forever as a legacy.  Weddings, the birth of a new family, the death of a loved one, triumph over sickness, all are precious.  When I heard that there was a young mother in my neighborhood who had been diagnosed with cancer, I dug a little more to learn about the family.  Soon I learned there were 3 beautiful, young daughters.  Something kept telling me to touch base with the family.  I was cleaning out the restaurant one afternoon, and came across a stack of Beautycounter business cards- the name on them:  Sarah Olson Rogers.  She was the mother I had heard about- surely it was the universe telling me to reach out.  After a few messages, Sarah accepted my offer to come and photograph her family.  Thought she felt the need to thank or repay me somehow, I explained that this was just one things I felt called to do.  I have never once regretted the time spent giving this kind of gift to a family.  My hope was that they would have these images to reflect on when Sarah was healed and had beaten the cancer.  A few weeks back, I returned again, to take more photos of Sarah, her husband Mehrtash, and their three girls, this time snuggled in her bedside at hospice.  I managed to get a few smiles and giggles out of the bunch, even though it was unfortunately nearing the end.  Sarah was such a beautiful and calm woman, and graceful even in her pain.  I wish I had known them longer, but I am grateful that from one mother to another, her girls and husband will have these images forever.  Rest well, Sarah.