The Unforgettable Gift of Photography
When I was planning my wedding, everyone had an opinion about money.
“Don’t spend too much on the dress.”
“Flowers die—don’t waste the budget on them.”
“Photography is so expensive… you don’t need to spend that much.”
I heard it all. Well-meaning advice from friends and family, each with their own version of what mattered most on a wedding day.
But there was one thing I knew for sure: If I was going to spend money anywhere, it was going to be on photography.
Not just any photography—the right photography.
I wasn’t looking for a photographer who would just take pretty pictures. I needed someone who felt the moments as deeply as I did. Someone who saw the love, the emotion, the things that matter far beyond the wedding day itself.
So I chose him.
I chose a photographer who didn’t even live in my state—who I flew in from Florida—because I knew, deep down, that he was the one.
And now?
Now, those are the last photos I have of my dad before he passed away.
A Moment That Became a Memory
At my wedding, my dad was at his best. He was vibrant. He was full of life. He was full of love.
He laughed. He cried. He gripped my hand so tightly as he walked me down the aisle, like he wasn’t ready to let me go.
And our dance? I can still feel that moment just by looking at the photos.
The way he pulled me in. The way his fingers pressed into my back, holding on like he never wanted to let go. The way his tears streamed down his face, mirroring mine, as he whispered:
“Oh my God, Taylor, I don’t know how to do this.”
Neither of us did.
Because love—especially the love between a father and a daughter—doesn’t come with a manual.
You just hold on for as long as you can.
And now, I look at those pictures and realize—they are the most beautiful photos I will ever have of him.
The Photos I Never Knew I’d Need
I never had photos like that with my dad when I was younger.
I had the occasional family snapshot. The awkward holiday poses. A few blurry phone pictures.
But I never had images that captured us.
Not just how we looked—but how we loved.
Not just our presence—but our connection.
Not just a moment—but a legacy.
And now, I have them.
And they are priceless.
The Truth About Photos We Take Today
Because here’s the truth:
One day, these photos will be all we have left.
One day, these seemingly small, ordinary, fleeting moments will be the thing we hold onto the tightest.
One day, these images will remind us of hands we used to hold, voices we used to hear, and laughter that once filled our days.
And that’s why I do what I do.
Because hiring a professional photographer isn’t just about getting beautiful images.
It’s about having proof of the love that filled your life.
It’s about capturing the moments you don’t even realize you’ll ache to relive one day.
It’s about giving yourself and your family something to hold onto—forever.
So if you’ve been waiting…
If you’ve been telling yourself, “Not now. Maybe later. Maybe when things feel more perfect.”
I just want to remind you:
Later isn’t promised.
And one day, these photos might be the most valuable thing you own.
If this speaks to you—if you want to capture the love in your life, just as it is, right now—I’d be honored to do that for you.
No pressure. No expectations. Just an open door, whenever you’re ready.
Because love deserves to be remembered.
xo,
Taylor
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