TangledWings: Family Therapy

July 10, 2007

Family Therapy

I read a quote yesterday that really resonated with me after this past weekend's events. I would be lying to you if I said that since Saturday there hasn't been many tears shed, many doubts circled, and many threats of never picking up my camera again. But then this quote gave me back my power:

"When you're frightened, don't sit still, keep on doing something. The act of doing will give you back your courage." Grace Ogot

And so I have been doing something. I've been playing around with photos of the people I love most, the ones that make my heart sing. Over the past couple of days it's been helpful to step away from the wedding pics and the photos I've taken for every one else lately and focus on what brings me joy--the smiles that can't help but make me smile.

Jul 10, 2007 8:19:47 PM | family

14 Comments

Oh sweetie-these are just
stunning-you are a fabulous photographer!

The quote is perfect and I am thrilled that you decided to play around with photos that would make you happy-and reflect the amazing work you do.

Love you

Posted by: colorsonmymind | July 17, 2007 at 03:54 PM

I started commenting on the post about your wedding experience last week and got distracted, so I'm back! I think this is the perfect antidote. KEEP GOING...keep moving, creating, experimenting. Go, girly, go!

Posted by: Swirly | July 16, 2007 at 08:19 AM

Your words resonate deeply with me. Thank you for putting up that quote... it was lovely! I especially like what you said about taking photos of those you love and those who bring you joy. Sometimes I think I'm trying so hard to be "better"... that I forget to just "be" and enjoy the camera! All the best in this day!

Posted by: Josy | July 14, 2007 at 06:04 PM

Sending a hug your way for being so brave in the first place....you are a wonderful human being and nothing you do can take that away from you !!!

Posted by: Beth | July 12, 2007 at 07:27 PM

I'm so proud of you! What an awesome quote. I think I might need to put that somewhere where I'll see it again. These pictures of the kids are fabulous - I love the one of B looking so ferocious!

Posted by: Sam | July 12, 2007 at 02:18 PM

I'm so proud of you! What an awesome quote. I think I might need to put that somewhere where I'll see it again. These pictures of the kids are fabulous - I love the one of B looking so ferocious!

Posted by: Sam | July 12, 2007 at 02:17 PM

Hey Michelle ~ I've been off the scene for a while so I've had a bit of catching up to do.

Your portraits here of your gorgeous family are stunning and I hope you have taken comfort in your achievements here. I see you growing stronger, my talented friend.

Love to you. You've been missed x

Posted by: bb | July 12, 2007 at 12:23 PM

so beautiful!
those words are perfect for right now. they came at just the right time, i love that.

Posted by: Angela | July 12, 2007 at 05:42 AM

This is the BEST news that I could have read tonight! I did not have any idea what to say to you on that last post, because nothing seemed "right." I know that if I had been in your shoes, I would not have wanted to hear much of anything.

BRAVO to you for moving forward and telling fear to stand back! These photographs are gorgeous!!!

Sending you more strength and lots of support!!!

xoxoxo

Posted by: ceanandjen | July 11, 2007 at 10:02 PM