06/01/2026
This session was one of the most meaningful and impactful sessions I have ever done.
These two traveled from Louisiana to Charleston to renew their vows and celebrate their 25th anniversary. What I thought was a beautiful vow renewal quickly became much more as I learned their story.
Four years ago, they experienced the most devastating loss, their beautiful 12 year old daughter unexpectedly passed away. The daughter that they waited for and prayed for was gone in a moment. In their lowest moment they turned to their faith and each other.
Instead of being angry, they trusted, they trusted that God had them and they trusted in each other.
In the midst of unimaginable grief, they chose to honor their daughter in some incredible ways. She wrote a book sharing their story and how faith carried them through their darkest days. Together, they created two scholarships in their daughter’s memory, one that pays tuition for kids to go to church camp (they sent 14 kids last year) and the other is a fine arts scholarship. What a beautiful way to honor her memory.
Their story is a reminder that in life’s most challenging moments that light can still be found. Faith will guide you through and love will endure.
I also have to mention something special, I have photographed quite a few sessions at this park but I have never heard the church bells ring like they did that day. They rang almost the entire time we were there. It was beautiful.
It was an absolutely beautiful day and Aaron and I were honored to be able to not only capture your day but also get to know you both. You are an inspiration and we still would love to make our way down to visit y’all! 🦋
