Oh God, as I bring my subject into focus and prepare to make each portrait, nerver let me forget that I'm creating treasures for some family, a keepsake for loved ones. Make me sensitive to the qualities and virtues of others, that I may draw out into the light the beautiful radiant belongings of their hearts.
Help me to be an artist, collecting the beauty of every soul, the glow of youth, the gentleness, the laughter or tears of each life that is precious in Thy sight. Deeper than a means of livelihood, give me the perspective to see my photographer's art as a service to others, making life richer and more memorable.
And, dear Lord, between the lights and shadows, the ups and downs and the rolling years, keep me from getting out of focus or off center, so that my life and work may be framed with dignity and colored with contentment ...
AMEN
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Oh I love this!! Your work is beautiful and this is SO perfect!
Posted by: Ashley | October 27, 2008 at 07:05 PM
Beautiful... I pray something similar to that on my way to every photo shoot (although not nearly as eloquent).
I love your work and find you very inspiring. Thank you!
Posted by: Mindy | October 27, 2008 at 11:08 PM
Thank you for sharing that awesome prayer... I agree with Mindy you are very inspiring in more ways than one.
Posted by: elizabeth | October 28, 2008 at 07:30 AM
i love this so much!!! I pray before and after each session. Thank you so much for sharing this!
Posted by: dhana | October 28, 2008 at 09:32 PM
Thank you so much for posting this prayer. It really meant more than you can imagine. I even put it on my own blog and added my own words to the prayer. I do not know if I have ever commented on your blog before, if not I am sorry! But I love your work and find it inspiring!
Posted by: Jared Rey | October 29, 2008 at 11:22 AM
I absolutely love this prayer. I pray before every shoot and this just sums it all up. I think I am going to print the words and frame them and place them on my desk in office to remind me why I do what I do when I loose sight of the "bigger" plan.
Posted by: Jessica | October 29, 2008 at 11:26 PM
oh skye...that's beautiful; i've never heard it before. thanks for sharing!
thank you for reminding me of what a God-given gift it is to be behind the lens 'drawing out belongings of their hearts' ...so beautifully stated & true!
your willingness to share your faith here is so refreshing & uplifting & i just can't wait to meet you in monroe in march. :o)
Posted by: lindey | October 30, 2008 at 12:14 AM
that's beautiful...
Posted by: emily | October 30, 2008 at 01:08 AM
Love that amazing prayer.
As I drive to a location for a session I always pray that I will be able to capture the beauty and unique qualities that God has used to create the child/family I will soon be meeting.
I will remember this wonderful prayer now too.
Thanks Skye for sharing these amazing words to strive for!
Blessings...
Posted by: Laurie | October 30, 2008 at 10:48 PM
WOW. thank you for sharing this prayer. It brings tears my eyes and reminds me of why I am a photographer.
Posted by: Jamie | November 01, 2008 at 01:21 PM
This is beautiful!
Posted by: Tina Vega | November 06, 2008 at 12:40 AM
this prayer is so beautiful and says it so perfectly- thanks!
Posted by: liz | November 08, 2008 at 11:32 AM
Exactly what I want to say but don't have the words
Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Becky | November 14, 2008 at 08:35 PM
This has to be on a card in my pocket on every shoot! It's an awesome credo to keep deep in the heart and full on my face! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Monica Martin | November 18, 2008 at 09:50 PM