08/11/2024
When I look back on my career as a photographer, I couldn't be more thankful for the families who have trusted me with their memories. All the new chapters, celebrations, births, weddings, and even their hard goodbyes. These sessions are forever etched on my heart, and I think about them often. Life is so precious. Time is fleeting. Tomorrow is never promised. Being there when a baby takes their first breath to being present before a loved one takes their last is never something I take for granted. Being invited to share in these celebrations and even moments of sadness, and having the ability to freeze these moments in time, will forever be my "why."
This day—the day the family said goodbye to Dr. Hutchenson—will be a day I reflect on for the rest of my life. This family made such a huge impact on me. Their strength, love, and grace in the face of such profound loss reminded me why I do what I do. It’s moments like these that highlight the power of photography—capturing not just a moment, but the essence of a person, a relationship, and a lifetime of love.
Thank you to the Hutchenson family for trusting me with your memories. It’s an honor I’ll carry with me always.
Love you Shelby Lou Schuh