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“Drink your wine. Laugh from your gut. Burden your moments with thankfulness. Be as empty as you can be when that clock winds down. Spend your life. And if time is a river, may you leave a wake.” – N.D. Wilson I spent a magical night capturing the story of this beautiful family. A few hours out of the myriad moments of car seats, diapers, ice cream and miracle.
The light was fading on the mountain. We made portraits, and then ran crazy with a fake deer. I love these people dearly, they make our hearts so happy
October 19, 2014 . Autocord . Portra 400
It’s October again. A hard month. It used to be the month I lost my son, last year it also became the time I said goodbye to my Gran. These friends helped me through October, and now it has returned, remembering… I was out of film, out of energy, no more strength in my heart, only tears behind my eyes. After two weeks of unexpected travel alone with my kids saying goodbye to my Gran and crisscrossing the country to lay her to rest – these friends were a gift. The Parson family opened their home and their hearts to us, because welcoming others in from the cold is a way of life for them. At the end of a long journey, waiting for a flight home, we found ourselves amidst friends, good food and laughter. A gift our tired souls needed badly. Everything was a gift in those few days, even this roll of film given to me by my kids’ camping partner, Magnus. I won’t forget those days, our trip to the farm, their lovely children, laughing and eating outside, and joyful Alec and his scarf. These friend’s easy smiles and kind hearts mended us, and kept us together til we could finish our journey home. I can’t do these beautiful people justice. But I wanted to take a bit of the gift that they are with me, so I clumsily made portraits. I’m so thankful for this time, glad to hold these reminders on bits of film.
10-13 . Hasselblad 500c/m . Tri-X . developed and scanned at home . only half the roll made it through airport security handling and home developing
Our friend is an amazing maker of skateboards and surfboards, and an awesome Dad. He made his sons surfboards and is working on making our boys their own hand shaped boards now. They got to hang out in his backyard workshop and learn about the process, and are so stoked to ride them soon. They went home and drew out designs and I will share photos of the finished product once they are ready to take them out for a session!
Jesse likes to ebay. Last summer he bought a box of 100 rolls of 12 exposure expired Fuji Superia. He told me it was a great deal – I thought he was crazy. I shot all 100 rolls last summer in my Nikon 1 Touch, Jesse and the kids helped. I think Jesse is less crazy for that ebay purchase now. Our friend Roger scanned all 1200+ images on his fancy scanner machine. He’s amazing, and you can thank him for this video… I’m really really glad we have these images Summer 2013 12exp from sharon mckeeman on Vimeo. Music >>> The Bleeding Heart Show by these guys |
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homeskool - badass
Emily Anderson - This is family life at it’s best. Beautifully, emotionally captured, Sharon! If only we were on the same coast we’d hire you in a heartbeat! 😉
Jesse - So freaking good
Jean - such a beautiful perspective! Beejay is my eldest Daughter
And this is her precious family! Thank you for sharing your gifts!!
Roon - You are incredible. These photos are stunning and wrenching and quiet and beautiful – I love your work!!
mpreeve - Stunning and inspiring! Just love this set – what a wonderful set of photos to have to really go back and feel what life was like.