Visceral Response

In a fast paced and ever-changing world, I find comfort in things that are constant. For as long as I can remember I have looked up to and idealized my Grandparent's relationship and the loved they've shared. My Grandmother was someone who believed in all my dreams and I could share my greatest fears with. She was my comforter and best friend. She was nurturing, loving and would take care of a complete stranger. My grandfather was always a little rougher around the edges but has such a good heart. They truly loved each other and were together 65 years.

In summer 2013, my Grandmother became very sick and for the first time in her life; she need someone to take care of her. I took this photo August 22nd, 4 days prior to the day that my grandmother passed away. I still get emotional when I look at this picture. Whenever I look at this picture I see the pure charity that was shared between these two. I added the black and white filter and turned up the contrast, which I believe adds rawness to this photo.I love the lines of their faces and the shadows that are present. I think their is a tenderness in this photo because of the kiss and their obvious elderly age.

The lines on my grandmother's face, present because of many laughs shared with loved ones. Her gray hair represents many beautiful years lived. The smile on her face because he is there beside her. His kiss which is so gentle and soft. My grandfather's whiskery face is evidence of the previous days were he didn't spend a single moment thinking of himself, only of her well-being. I see so much emotion in this picture and it truly tells a story on it's own. This photo represents their love and their legacy and that is why I consider it beautiful.