Monday, June 22, 2009

Peter 059 - Frank, Anne and Josiah


This photo brought about a new kind of pressure.

I was happily clicking away at the Osprey on the rocks at Mooloolaba, when a bloke politely enquired if my camera was digital, and would I mind taking a photo of them releasing a balloon.

Anne and Frank explained that they'd lost a child, Jessica, through miscarriage, and she would have been one that day, so they had driven to the coast with their son to release a balloon in her memory as part of their reflection.

Being drawn into such a personal moment didn't help with the nerves, so I rattled off a few shots to try to make the most of the conditions, thankfully I decided not to use the flash to fill in the shadows, as I may well have missed the shot during the recovery time. Anne was clearly as nervous as I, and released the balloon a little early, or some may argue at exactly the right moment!

Thank-you to Anne and Frank for allowing me into their lives for a few minutes, and also for their permission to post this photo here.

6 comments:

Ann said...

That really is pressure but you did a really good job.

Julie said...

... *Gulp* ...

bitingmidge said...

I think that sums it up Julie! (Thanks Ann)

I really thought twice before asking permission too, finally deciding to do so that evening as I didn't want to appear voyeuristic. I guess I'll never make it as a current affairs reporter!

Julie said...

You big/lanky, sooky wus! Now, as penance, you go and stick your foot firmly in the door 50 times!

cara said...

What a great shot - and all the better for knowing the story behind it. I love that this blog is not just about the photography but the people behind it.

Sarah Lulu said...

May the God (of their understanding) bless the promise of a baby lost...what a great tribute you did.