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“What stood out to us most about our experience with Rebecca was her love and passion for working with animals. She made all of us feel so comfortable, including Pippin. She was so kind and easy to work with and we couldn’t have chosen a better photographer to take photos of our special boy and our family.”
Natalie was on the go during her photoshoot, either crawling or walking with assistance, so I had to be ready and anticipate her movement. She was a joy to document because she is one of the happiest little girls I have known. (I might be a little biased because she is my niece, but now I have the photos to prove it!)
The Rebecca Trumbull Photography studio in Sylvania Township is the perfect place for documenting milestones. Kane came to see us to celebrate being eight months old.
I think professional photos do a great job of preserving the memory of who you and your family are at that point in time. Life seems to move forward so quickly. Fortunately a camera shutter opens and closes fast enough to capture little slices of it for us to reminisce about later. It's important to remember these slices of our lives because without memories of the past, the future is oftentimes less exciting.
Why are professional photos important to you? “Although it’s easy to get decent photos with modern technology, even for amateurs, we wanted this moment to be captured by a professional. True editing experience, experience with framing shots, and locations, etc. Those are things that we can’t really do on our own.”
I’ve discovered over the years that I need to become more present in the current moment. Anxiety is rooted in the fear of the future and depression is rooted in the loss over what has passed. Since dogs are firmly entrenched in the present and are neither thinking of the past or future, I both envy and seek to imitate Kismet’s ability to live in this very moment. Time is precious, and she doesn’t spend her days wishing for what she had or worrying over what is to come.
One of the first things I teach all of my clients are the boundaries for respect. They, their children and their guests should all follow these guidelines.
“Rebecca will work with you on whatever you need and was GREAT with Morgan. She takes everything into consideration when coming for a session. She even brought a small heater so that it was nice and toasty in the areas she took photos! She is also flexible with what you would like. I’m pretty sure I didn’t inform her of the outfit changes but she definitely worked with it!! I would write more, but then how would you get to learn about her yourself? That would take all of the fun right out of it.”
How do we cope with loss? We grieve. We remember. We reminisce. We celebrate what was. We cherish what we had. And then we honor their memory by moving forward and living each moment to the fullest. Documenting life is so important to me as a photographer because you get to hold those photos in your hands even after a loved one has passed. You get to relive the happy moments and dwell on the smiles that filled a life.
An important part of the sibling experience, especially in the retelling of memories are photographs. A well done photo can bring back a memory like a movie replaying a famous scene.
With the backing of these licensed professionals it would seem safe to conclude people feel better when they see themselves as being a part of something special like the family unit. Having images displayed around our homes is a way to ensure and encourage the members of that family as being important and included.
Rebecca was immediately comforting, caring, and genuine it was like my sister and I had a new friend. She was amazing with Duffy and has more patience than anyone I’ve ever met I think. She gives such an amazing gift because she loves seeing joy in others and that’s a character trait I wish we all had more of! Duffy and I will always be so thankful!
My greatest regret is that we did not document our precious Sophie’s life. We took a few photos here and there, but never even gave a thought to having a professional photographer take memorable, long lasting images. Our photography skills severely lacked and the pictures we did take were often blurry and are now old and faded.
What would you say to someone who might be considering fostering? If you are considering fostering just try it out! I promise you won’t regret it. Giving them up isn’t as hard as you may think, knowing they are getting a great family helps so much! It is so worth every second.
A true snow day means staying at home, but that’s a great time for playing games, building forts, baking cookies and watching movies. Even the pets will appreciate the extra attention and play time with their family. If it is a heavy snowfall, but very little wind chill there is nothing more fun than bundling up and going outside. Use your imaginations to create snow sculptures, walls to hide behind for snowball fights, or alien worlds where creatures are tracking you.
It was clear when we met that Rosie has quickly attached herself to Stephanie. She wanted to be close to her at all times. I have heard that when a woman becomes pregnant, sometimes dogs know. They become more protective and attentive to the expecting mama. Isn’t nature so amazing?
Wildwood Metropark is one of my regular locations. Many local photographers enjoy its variety and natural beauty when photographing local families. There is a covered area that offers shelter, while still being able to see nature all around. I decided to place the Mutgi family in the perfect spot to show off the fall colors behind them. You can almost count the raindrops in the images. A brave Toledo family and a creative local photographer were able to make this yucky day a success. These rainy portraits could not have turned out any better!
I enjoy watching how Damon and Emily interact with their daughters. They seem to have a wonderful balance of love and tenderness while being on top of teachable moments and discipline. How cute are the photos of Damon with Harper? She clearly adores her father. Adjusting to a new sibling can be a little bit hard for kids. Damon and Emily have done a great job of walking with Harper through it and making sure she knows she is still just as important to them.
Being a blended family can involve occasional complications. Nathan and Sydney clearly love their kids and each other and they overcome any obstacles put in their way. They work hard toward their goals together. They make family time a priority by attending holiday events with parents and siblings and by exploring Toledo together. We are so happy to have them around!
More dogs? Obviously, you have come to the right place. Being a Toledo photographer specializing in pet portraits means that I share a lot of fluff featuring photos. (Say that ten times fast.) Chris was a last minute sign up for my September session special. I could not be happier that we got the schedule worked out so he and Braxton could get a few special photos together.
