I have struggled to write this blog post.
I feel no matter what I write it cannot begin to get across the my thoughts and feelings about my Dad’s sudden death.
The one comfort we all have is that now his heart that was broken 4 years ago when my Mum died will be mended in their reunion.
So instead I’ve decided to share with you some of my favourite photos of his life.
When a loved one passes you realise just how incredibly important photography is in our lives.
Last Christmas I’d decided to take some special portraits of my Dad for my sister’s present. It’s weird but I knew that these would be the last portraits that I would take of him. I’m so pleased now that I did.
This is my favourite one from the shoot taken in my front room.
He was one of 6 born into a hard but happy life (that’s him in the middle)
Then he met my Mum and his life became a whirlwind of adventures.
Even learning the art of the #Selfie
and photo bombing!
But his main focus was his family especially his grandchildren. They’ll all be lost without their Poppa.
Here’s some more of my favourites.
Dad and Brian, best friends throughout.
From JK Simmons Oscar winning speech….
“Call your mom, call your dad. If you’re lucky enough to have a parent or two alive on this planet, call them.
Don’t text. Don’t email. Call them on the phone. Tell them you love them, and thank them, and listen to them for as long as they want to talk to you.”
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Cheshire and Manchester Portrait Photographer Kelliejo Photography
A beautiful set of photos. The recent ones you did Kellie are gorgeous, such feeling in them.
Thinking of you all.
A brave and special blog x
Hi Gill thanks for your lovely comments. Take care and say hi to your lovely Mum and Dad from me xxx
Beautiful pictures Kellie such lovely memories of a wonderful dad, at least he’s reunited with Carol thinking of all of you at this very sad time love to you all xxxx
Thank you Debbie xxx
This wonderful man and his amazing wife took our family and made it theirs. They opened their hearts and let us in. Their children embraced us like only they could, with arms out strechted they gave us a hug. Our lives have been blessed i’m sure you know and just for the record we all love you and miss them xxxx
Now you’re making me cry Jutta xxxx
What a Beautiful Tribute to your Dad…Lovely photos & Memories for you to always cherish xx
Thank you Deborah xxx
How lovely – a wonderful tribute and one which brought a tear to my eye, I have yet to go through the process and I know it will be a difficult one to manage. Thank you! x
Thank you Jo for your kind words. Give your Mum and Dad a hug from me x
Brought a tear to my eye , will show mum this she will find it hard today but these pictures will cheer her up , I love the one of them all so young !
Lots of love to you and Hollie and Shaun xxx
Thanks Lisa send my love to everyone xxx
Oh Kelliejo, these are so beautiful, I’m sat here with tears in my eyes as I read your comments. Can only begin to imagine how difficult it was for you to do. He was a lucky man to have known such love, never forget that xx