Everyday life is a lot of sameness. Cleaning our homes, shopping, raising children, doing laundry, driving to and from jobs, work itself, paying bills, etc. We sometimes need to see a level of magic and beauty that rises above the necessary, but mundane, chores of real living.
One of the ways we do this is by watching idealized movies, where we're able to focus on orchestrated magic moments in which to escape. Sure. We know they're contrived, and that the actors also have mundane home lives. Like us, they also get sick, age, and eventually die. But the celluloid of movie film allows us to watch and rewatch magic. Healthy escape, and wanting to be beautiful, is a human longing.
One of the ways each of us can have a piece of this magic, passed down for generations, is with beautifully crafted portraits. These employ the same artistic techniques used by cinematographers. In fact, many photographers learn their craft by studying and practicing the same techniques used by Hollywood.
So, you don't have to be wealthy to have some magic to beautify your walls at home, or to pass down as a way for people to remember you at your best. More than ever, people are investing in this magic as photography has reached the quality of Hollywood movies. Have some fun, and leave a beautiful, lasting memory of yourself. You'll never be younger, your children will never be able to return to childhood, etc. The best time to capture some cinematic magic of you and your treasured family is now, before another year slips away, and it will.
Look at portfolios of photographers in your area. If you find a style that touches you, and wish you could look like that, stop wishing. It's a wonderful experience. More importantly, it will last for generations, showcasing a beautiful impression of you for both today and tomorrow. Your walls and rooms will take on an entirely wonderful feel with such beauty on display. The only regret is letting the years and youth slip away and missing the opportunity...
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