 - Kresta M. Book  Contact Kresta M. Book Kresta M. Book's Gallery |
how to document therapy in a good way
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Todd Bennett |
Kresta, You need to keep everything in perspective. You are attempting to document something that is way too close to your heart. It is natural to feel the way you do. The first thing you need to do is keep taking pictures. You will probably cry with some of them. You will laugh with others. That's okay. Keep taking pictures. I think you will, at first, try to remember the good times; but, there will be bad times. While they hurt, they still need to be remembered. All of this is part of what you are going through. The main thing you need to remember is this is all about her! This is her life of which she is too young to remember anything. Document it so she knows what she has been through; but, teach her to be thankful for what she has. I think what you are trying to do is great. I think it will make her a stronger person. Our children are the most important things in our lives. I wish you luck.
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- Gregory LaGrange Contact Gregory LaGrange Gregory LaGrange's Gallery |
Besides, the photos of the progress will be therapeutic for you if you decide to keep doing it.
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Todd Bennett |
Excellent point Greg!
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Nina Shields |
Kresta, what you're doing is amazing and as stated above the struggle comes in your deep emotional connection to the subject. I document the life of a little boy who has had all of his limbs amputated. Often when I'm shooting I'm thrilled with what is going on, such as being fitted with a new prosthetic, while being heartbroken that it is necessary. I can relate to your mix of emotions but know that documenting all of this will be a great gift for your daughter. She will make progress, even if it is slow, it is progress and that is all that matters. One day she will look back, due to your wonderful photos, and have a great sense of accomplishment and gratitude. Your images will give her a greater understanding of her "journey." Maybe if you try and dwell on that aspect it will help to minimize the heartache a little. Keep the faith and blessings to you and your daughter.
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- Kresta M. Book Contact Kresta M. Book Kresta M. Book's Gallery |
these comments have helped more than all of you know!!!Thank you so much. Kresta
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Todd Bennett |
Kresta, As I thought about this a little more, you may want to make you some notes as to what is happening in every picture. You don't have to make them at the very moment you take the shot; but, maybe later as you sit with a nice glass of whatever and reflect on the day. This way you can document the milestones she makes, the good times when she smiles, and unfortunately the bad when she cries. Then you would be able to create a nice book with a story line showing all of this. Just a thought. Good luck which ever way you go with this.
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Christopher A. Walrath |
Hi, Kresta. Todd and Greg make some great points. Though I'd throw in. My son has Aspberger's Syndrome. He is older and gets on rather well. I have never taken images of his progress through learning to communicate and function better in life and I suppose if I had and looked back on the images that I too would be tinged with a bit of sadness. Why has this happened to my son? I'm sure you are quite familiar with that. But my sadness might give someone else hope. They might look at the images and think, wow, my son could do that. Maybe we can work on that. And Todd is right, it might help you to face this and grow from it and with your children. Who knows, maybe your art can inspire another's life and touch them in a way you could never imagine and THAT would truly be a wonderful thing. I hope you find what you're looking for and I wish you well. Thank you
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Leisa Allen |
Kresta, I agree with what has been said above. I just want to add that you have been blessed with this amazing, wonderful, beautiful little spirit to raise. Looking at her beautiful pictures in your gallery has made me reflect on my own children and their accomplishments and failures. We all come into this world for a reason. I am sure you feel very blessed to have her as your daughter. Follow your heart as you photograph her. Show the good and the bad, but remember that is what makes life meaningful.
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- Kresta M. Book Contact Kresta M. Book Kresta M. Book's Gallery |
I am so thankful for the great advise Chris and Leisa. I do feel blessed to have such an inspiring little girl.She has opened up my eyes to so many things.I am really learning that the little things in life are really not so little and can mean the world to someone!I hope this ongoing project will be good for her and myself/Thanks so much! Kresta
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Alison McC |
First, why is the picture in black and white? Color would certainly make the pictures more cheerful/positive. Also I would consider focusing on your daughters facial expression, look at how focused she looks in that picture! That is really something to be proud of.
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