Compassion
Based in Medford, MA - Travel options available
Photography in the Greater Boston Area
Death is a part of life.
Not for right now, in the heart of the ache. But for later. To honor our loved one, soften our grief, and remind us how we came together to be a part of something precious.
Significant moments like this should be documented and remembered.
It’s a common thing. It happens to everyone.
It’s a rare thing; It blurs the lines between our everyday life and something deeper.
I'm a professional photographer and storyteller.
In my first career, I was a Speech Pathologist at Mass General Hospital. I worked with acutely ill people and sometimes the prognosis wasn’t good.
Talking to these patients and their families about next steps gave me some of the most heartbreaking and soul filling moments of my life. Walking them through the end of their lives with dignity and grace was powerful and beautiful.
These days, I mostly take pictures of people in their most joyful moments – weddings and births and family snuggles. But all of these moments, from birth to death, are stories of our love - for one another and for life itself. And our stories matter. Our stories should be told.
The world can be scary and painful. Even though I no longer work in a hospital, I still want to do what I can to help people heal. That’s why I’m here. That’s why I take these pictures.
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Hospice Photography (also called Compassion Photography) is capturing images of your loved one as they near the end of their life. Death is the closing chapter of a beautiful story. It brings family and friends together in love to celebrate the gift of the life that was lived. It may be hard to see it now, but in the future, you will cherish tangible memories of these brutally beautiful moments.
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Everyone has different needs and time frames, but generally, I will come into your space and, if you'd like, you can tell me about your loved one. I'll quietly witness your natural interactions with my camera. (A held hand, a kiss on the cheek, a quiet conversation.) We will speak in advance about any medical needs that may impact my visit. (I'm not there to take up space. Only to witness.)
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There is a $300 session fee that includes up to 90 minutes of photography and a $50 print credit. Travel farther than one hour from Medford, MA may require a travel fee. Digital files, printed photos and memory books can be purchased individually or in a collection, after the gallery is viewed.
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Given the sensitive nature of these images, I am unable to share samples of my hospice work. However, you can look at my portrait portfolio to get a sense of my style and approach.
Where are you located? -
Can I see samples of your hospice work? +
What is hospice photography? +
How does Hospice Photography work? +
What does Hospice Photography cost? +
I live in Medford, MA, just outside of Boston. I'm happy to drive within a one hour radius at no cost. If further travel is needed, we can discuss additional travel expenses that may be incurred.
