This month our photographer spotlight is shining on Rebecca of Rebecca Wyatt Photography. Rebecca is a former attorney turned mom of four who discovered her passion for photography during her early years of motherhood. Based in Baltimore, Maryland she is now a child and family photographer committed to documenting the adventures of family life. Shying away from the scripted and posed, she aims to capture life just as it is, knowing that for her real moments will always trump the contrived. She believes that our best work as photographers comes from knowing and accepting our true selves and allowing ourselves to be seen through our photographs.
How would you describe your photography? My photography is casual and fun, often filled with energy and drama. I create photographs that showcase the beauty of child and family life by focusing on a child’s individual personality and the intimate connections within a family.
What made you want to join The Gold Hope Project as a volunteer? My passion for photography comes from a sense of wanting to create something beautiful and tangible to document the things I love. In serving as a Gold Hope Photographer, I hope to give fighters and their families the same treasures I want for myself– photographs that captures and preserve the gift of life they are living today and the depth of their connection to one another. I want them to have something tangible that connects with their memory so that years from now, they will remember the people they were and the love they shared in a way that is both real and beautiful.
What is your favorite thing about being a Gold Hope photographer? My favorite thing is by far meeting the families, especially the fighters. I am always inspired by their strength and the depth of these families’ connections and their love for one another. These sessions always bring me back to why I love photography so much!
Has working with children with cancer changed anything in your life? Working with children with cancer is another reminder that every day is a gift from God. Our relationships with one another and our outlook are everything.
What is one thing you hope the families you photograph for the project can take away from this experience? he number one thing I hope families take away from the experience is a great memory of time spent together and the good feelings those memories resurrect. I always want my sessions to be a fun time shared together. When families are having fun, they will always look back on the images and remember the time the spent together and the good feelings they experienced. An imperfect photograph taken during a great moment–one where the subjects are happy, connected, and belong– is infinitely more valuable than a perfectly executed photograph taken during a time of stress, anxiety, or disconnection. I hope my clients look at the photographs years later and remember only the good from that day.
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A big thanks to Rebecca for sharing her heart and talent with our fighters! Want to follow her lead? Apply here to volunteer with us!