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Marthe48

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6. Also step from behind the camera and let someone take your picture

Sat May 24, 2025, 11:41 AM

May 24

I noticed that my cousin had hundreds of pictures of her kids, gatherings, events, but few pictures of herself. I asked why and she said she was always taking the pictures. I think after that conversation, she started getting more pictures of herself.

We had digital cameras for for several years. The grandkids learned to use them when they were under 5, and some of my favorite pictures of my husband or me are pictures the kids took.

I like viewing pictures that loved ones took when they were alive. I get to see their point of view, and enjoy thinking of them as an individual. I am also glad that so many of our friends and relatives took pictures of loved ones then, and now gone.

Thanks for posting, even as you mourn your loss.

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Making a Request [View all] NCgayguy May 24 OP

So true when I was growing up, my father was always a photographer Walleye May 24 #1

Walleye, Thank you! NCgayguy May 24 #2

I'm sorry Tommy is no longer with you. But glad you did get one last photo of him. Peace. Fla Dem May 24 #3

Thank you, Fla Dem! NCgayguy May 24 #8

Thank you for the reminder! I will take your advice. I'm fortunate to hear I love you many times throughout the day MLAA May 24 #4

Thank You! NCgayguy May 24 #9

A recording will be a particularly wonderful thing since husband's short term memory is gone. 🩷 MLAA May 25 #14

You are so right NCgayguy JMCKUSICK May 24 #5

Take as many photos as you can! NCgayguy May 24 #10

Also step from behind the camera and let someone take your picture Marthe48 May 24 #6

I am so glad you asked your cousin about it! NCgayguy May 24 #11

i love this . AllaN01Bear May 24 #7

Thank you! NCgayguy May 24 #12

I already do Figarosmom May 24 #13

I love when folks.... NCgayguy May 25 #16

Sorry for your loss. I wish I had something more to say to a fellow Tar Heel. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E May 25 #15

Thank you my fellow Tar Heel! NCgayguy May 25 #17

Well, I was a performer of stage, screen, and street for close to 43 years. OldBaldy1701E May 25 #18