01/26/2017
Death is a strange thing. We all know it's coming. That one day we will leave this earth. Yet most of us don't know what to do with it. People grieve and heal in so many different ways. It brings out the best and the worst in people. It's something I have not had to deal with too many times in my life, but when it does happen, it never gets any easier.
As a photographer, I am so humbled to capture some of life's most amazing moments and chapters in people's lives. So when you're taking wedding photos, death is probably the last thing you would be thinking about. Unfortunately, I recently learned one of of the couples I've had the honor of photographing a couple years ago met death unexpectedly at a time when life was just getting started. Katie, (one of my favorite brides ever...don't mess with military wives!) lost her husband Adam while he was deployed in service. They recently had a daughter, Isabel Elena four months ago. I can't even begin to comprehend how tragic this must feel for them, and I've been thinking about it all week. I still haven't been able to fully process but thought I would share.
If you can relate and want to help this beautiful family during this time, you can donate to a Go Fund Me campaign set up for them. https://www.gofundme.com/in-honor-of-adam-apodaca
In loving memory of Adam Michael Apodaca March 18, 1986 - January 22, 2017 Katie and Adam met on 8.29.13. They exchanged private vows on 12.31.13. and enjoyed a big wedding celebration on 9.7.14. Their first home soon followed and they joyfully welcomed their daughter Isabel Elena on 9.22.16. On...
