Could you imagine a world of people who all like the same things, believe the same things, wear the same things.. so on and so forth? Yuck! Not just yuck but “What the F, Yuck!”. I’ve kept pretty mum on politics and societal expressions that have emerged and I promise this will be my only public comment but seriously, why can’t we appreciate that people in this world are beautifully different. Let’s stop getting offended by the smallest things that might be contrary from the so called “norm”. Stop bashing others for their choices, political or not and just be decent to one another. Maybe realize that we’re sharing this planet together and the age old rule that many are taught, ‘Live and let live’, should apply.
One of the best things about what we do photographically is meeting so many diverse people from various beliefs, backgrounds, and views- many of which become friends we aim to keep in touch with through the years. Have prospective clients judged us by showing images from these so called “non-traditional” weddings or couples? Oh yeah! I’ve been told a few times that we were passed on because we support or show a certain type of client, wedding style, or belief. I’m usually pretty thankful on the passing as I want to work with clients who are and appreciate that we’re all created differently from one another.
One of my favorite things when I walk into our office/studio is our wedding client wall- all amazing, all gorgeous, and all have their own unique story.
In closing, be thankful for one another; be kind to one another; and respect everyone’s beautiful differences not just around the holidays but every day.
Melissa McClain Photography 