as I bring my subject into focus and prepare to make each portrait, never let me forget that I'm creating treasures for a family, a keepsake for loved ones. Make me sensitive to 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, 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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