The Photographer’s Prayer
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 …
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
Dear Lord,
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 the qualities and virtues of others,
that I may draw out into the light the beautiful radiant belongings of their hearts.