Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Soothing Sounds....

I had a great session today with husband and wife music-thanatology team, Tony Pederson and Margaret Pasquesi. I didn't know what a music thanatologist was until I spoke with them. What a remarkable talent and calling they both have! They use singing and harps at the bedside of the dying to ease the transition from life to death and also to provide comfort for the families. They told me that they are two of only 70 music thanatologists around today. If you would like to learn more about this amazing profession, click here.

Here are a few of my favorite shots from today.

Portrait with Harp

Portrait with Harps

Portrait with Harp

Portrait with Harp

17 comments:

Julia S. said...

What amazing work they do; what amazing images you've captured.

Jessi F said...

Wow Jessica, these are really great! I feel like you captured the emotion and connection that they feel with their instruments and their work. You rock!

Lauren said...

Beautiful images. What a gift they are to grieving families.

Jackie said...

Gorgeous images! What a wonderful service they provide.

Carrie Small Photography said...

Amazing as always Jes, you did a great job.

Lisa Batey said...

wow, those are awesome Jes!

Carley said...

I love these Jessie! Beautiful light and the pping is lovely! You rock as always, Mama!

Jessica said...

Really neat and different shots! what an interesting profession!

Head Gaggler said...

Oh those are just beautiful.

Lisa Harrison said...

Jes these are amazing.........beautiful work as always. I love the backlight on the one of both of them. You're my hero :)

Sarah Wilkerson said...

These are lovely! The lighting is gorgeous - great atmosphere. I really think you've captured the emotion of the profession in these. Bravo!

Christine Romano said...

Oh Wow, Jess, these are really awesome and what an amazing thing for these clients to call thier work! God bless them!

Bonnie Creevy said...

Oooh, these are awesome!

jmb Photography said...

Amazing photos! I love the tones in them - very soothing much like the work they do!

Kim Hill said...

Gorgeous!!!

Kacey said...

You did a great job on these capturing the emotion. What a wonderful thing they are doing!

Becky said...

You did a great job with these!!! Beautiful