The day you realize your life IS important. Important enough that AARP wanted to share your life in their online magazine. This is our AARP Photo Shoot for Disrupt Aging Online Magazine.
When your life takes an unusual turn what do you do?
AARP Photo Shoot for Disrupt Aging Online Magazine
AARP wrote a segment called 9 Stories of Positive Aging Despite Adversity. It’s about nine people who are thriving after something terrible or tragic had happened to them. Each story is entirely different, and mine is about losing my adult son.
Jason, a Dallas Photographer, and his assistant arrived early to scope out my house and set up their equipment. I was able to get my son out of school early that day, and my mom came to help me clean the house and lend a hand if needed. It was such a fun day.
Speaking of cleaning the house; All the while I thought they were going to take photos of us in my house. My mom and I spent all day cleaning my home. But no – Jason was more interested in the outside of my house – front and back. He spotted a Lemonade stand in my garden room out back. As you can see below, we used that in some of the photos.
Our AARP Photo Shoot for Disrupt Aging Online Magazine
Heather, the makeup artist, came a bit later and immediately started working on me. She fixed my hair and applied her makeup to my face. Oh yes, I felt special that day! I even got fake eyelashes. I thought she did a fantastic job on me.
I’m sure Jason took 50 or more pictures of me and my son, my son by himself and me by myself. AARP was only going to use one photo. You’ll see below which one they chose.
I’m sure my neighbors were wondering what in the world was going on. I did feel kind of like a movie star! Jason said my son did an outstanding job. Brody does have that natural smile that is so easy to love, and he is not at all shy of the camera.
Though the story behind all this is not a happy one, I am thrilled that AARP wanted to include my story in the segment of their Disrupt Aging online magazine.
Drug use among adults is widespread, and I’m just sorry we didn’t get to my adult son sooner. That is another story in its self. Maybe one day I’ll talk more about it.
Below is the photo AARP used for their article. It was taken on my front porch.
Read all about the nine stories here.
Our AARP Photo Shoot for Disrupt Aging Online Magazine was fun. Jason said after a specific time elapses he will send me a few of the professional shots that he took of us.
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OI was not aware of this segment but I will check it out. Thanks for sharing with us, so that we can stay tuned.
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I’m looking forward to seeing their images and your magazine article! You look so pretty and happy; I bet the day went by quickly!
Being a photographer takes time, effort, and skill. I think they chose a great subject to shoot and put in their magazine.
I am so sad to hear of the story behind this day. It must be so hard to find the courage to share your story. However the photo they chose is lovely and speaks of hope. You looked lovely.
This looks like it was such a fun time to be a part of. I love that they are sharing stories like this in their magazine.
This is pretty awesome! The final photo is really gorgeous – what a fun campaign to be chosen for. I bet it was a really wonderful experience!
That’s awesome that they chose you! Pretty amazing. I’m sure it was fun feeling all special that day and getting interviewed.
Wow that looks amazing! It looks like you had a blast! Congrats on being featured in such a fun magazine!
Oh, that is such a great experience to the both of you and your son looks so adorable. Congratulations on being featured.
Kim this is such an amazing opportunity and important message to spread! So happy for you.
What a fun experience. It’s nice that they’re giving you some of the photos.
this looks so amazing! what a great opportunity for you.
I am sorry that the story behind this shoot was a tough one. You are a strong woman and when you are ready to share your story, I am ready to give support!
I’m so sorry about the story behind the photo shoot. But it’s amazing that you were picked and your photo is just gorgeous. I’d enlarge it and frame it.
how fun is that! A photoshoot at your home sounds like a blast. You get to be comfortable in your own space. The photo turned out beautiful and so did your makeup! Congrats on being picked as well
How fun that you got to have a whole professional photoshoot. I am sure you will get some great pictures out of it.
They chose a stunning photo of you and your son, I love it. Interesting though that out of 50 plus pics they only used one. But you have all the photos to keep and that is awesome. Congrats being picked for the story!
Yes, the makeup artist did a marvelous job. Love the pic of you and the kid on the bench. Thanks for sharing!
Awww that is amazing that they picked you to do a story in for their magazine. Sorry that ur son was unfortunately taken by drugs. I’m glad you are using the platform to positivity make ppl aware. Looks like they treated you well and you and your son had a blast on the shoot. He is such a cutie!! I love the last pic of you and him on the porch the two of you are such naturals.
I love the photos you got, and the one they picked was so cute! Though you have a not so happy story behind it, it is wonderful that you are working with such a great company and sharing your stories.
It sounds like you had a fun time during the photo shoot. I love the photo that they picked for the article. You’re son’s a natural and I think you’re an amazing mom for allowing him to shine and be himself!
What an incredible experience for you to be a part of! Your son looks like he was quite at home in front of the camera!
I love that they choose you and your story to showcase in their magazine with others. I am sorry it is for sad reasons but the day looks fun and I love the picture they choose and your lemonade stand!