"I love you and want to capture you for all time." A quote from Sue Bryce, an awesome Australian photographer, who turns beautiful photographs into works of art.  The quote sums up my feelings on the importance of having your picture taken frequently. The photo I shared is from my sisters wedding reception 3.5 years ago. A joyous occasion, all guests had a fabulous time. Great celebration, food, drinks, music, joking, laughing and dancing. Me, at the time a non-professional photographer, always with my camera, had to capture everyone in photos. Tragically, not a full week later, one of the young attendees of the reception passed away. The overwhelming shock and sadness felt by everyone hits me as I write this post. The picture of him with his brother that day is a permanent memory one of the happiest/saddest moments I have ever photographed. A memory of a happy time spent together with someone we love dearly, yet a reminder that was the last time most of us saw him. I can't share that picture at this time because it's heart breaking. The photo I've shared is my mom, 4 remaining aunts, my sisters and cousins.  Photos will never be a consolation for not having our loved one in our lives, but a photograph reminds our hearts of the emotions of the moments. I love you and want to capture you for all time.