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I Asked Elderly Couples To Pose For Engagement-Style Photos, And Here Is How True Love Looks
I started off as family photography professional five years ago, but what I noticed was that people only came to get photographs taken with their children and spouses. I never had a client asking me to take photographs of their parents or grandparents or even photos of their children and parents.
So I decided to divide my work time into two parts. I spent one half of my month photographing my clients the way they wanted me to and the other half was dedicated to requesting elderly people like grandparents and great-grandparents (who I would invite via model calls or would randomly approach in public places) to come and be photographed by me with their grandkids.
On one such shoot in Houston, Texas, this year, I noticed that while I was photographing one grandparent with their grandchild, the other grandparent was just standing silently in a corner. So, for the sake of their memories together, I asked both grandparents if I could do a couple's photoshoot... and I haven't stopped doing that now.
Whichever country I visit, I make sure I photograph elderly couples there together and I cannot express how fulfilling these love photos has been for me. The stories I hear of their lives together... and the pure and honest true love that I witness in the course of these shoots is just beyond amazing.
One of the elderlies said to me, "When we were young, we had so much around us to distract us. Expressing love has always seemed to be so rushed... so incomplete. But now that we have only each other, this real love, this companionship is all that matters."
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Elizabeth Martin 6 years ago
She looks like she is thinking, "this is my rock" and holding on so tight. I love this. They are all so inspiring. I only hope that in the future I experience this type of love and respect for the one I have chosen to grow old with.
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Dippin Dot 6 years ago
As someone who is currently going through a divorce, I can say this warms my heart, but also saddens me. My husband and I still love each other, but just as very good friends who share a son. I hope I can find someone to grow old with. My grandparents were married over 60 years and died a week apart last year, and I have some pictures of the two of them together towards the end of their lives that I cherish daily. They were two of my best friends and although Grandpa wasn't for public displays of affection, based on how he doted on my grandma you could see how much he loved her.
Lilli 6 years ago (edited)
there is actually an older man who lives on our street and is always smiling! he smiles when he drives, and he gave my mom a huge smile when he recognized her in the mall! On Halloween, my little sister and I went trick or treating at his house and he came to the door in a cute knit orange sweater and was handing out pre-made bags of candy! He's so cute and he spreads so much positivity and kindness with his smiles! :3
Katie Hayes 6 years ago
Why do these things make me cry. This is beautiful and quite enchanting for those of us who dream of the happily ever after. Truly remarkable pictures.🥰
Michelle Muirhead 6 years ago
As I look at my beloved of nearly 50 years, seeing these couples I wish we can have many more years together!
Monika Soffronow 6 years ago
What a lovely idea! I wish I had photos like this of my own grandparents. I ever only saw my grandfather in a three-piece suit, that was what he considered a man should wear, regardless of if he was reading in his library, or if he was digging up potatoes or chopping firewood. Dignified, kind and loving.
Loveyiii 6 years ago
This is my Mom and Dad during their 50th Anniversary trip. Two years ago my Mom had suffered a stroke after rehab my Dad brought her at home and cared for her. Her physician was amazed at the level of care my Dad provided. They had been married 58 years and they were so still so in love and each others best friend. Last week she passed away. My Dad is handling this with his usual grace. He said they did everything they wanted to do in life and then some. I will miss her dearly. Mom-and-Da...c1b487.jpg 
Ruth Villafuerte 6 years ago
The Photographer is amazing, we shouldn't forget that. These pictures just make me so emotional *sigh* ♥
Katerina Huskova 6 years ago
THIS is LOVE After 30, 40, 50...years. After all troubles that life may bring. After rises and falls. In good times and even in the bad ones.
Jackie Butts 6 years ago
On my recent cruise I met a couple of newlyweds, They had been married for 14 years, 2nd marriage for both (widowed) He was 82 and she was 80. He told me that she had a severe stroke 4 years earlier, and had to work her way back to walking and talking. I could see why she was so successful, he was so wonderful and supportive and she looked at him like he was her "knight in shining armor" . She would tell me a story and lose her train of thought (common with stroke victims) and he would give her the gentlest prompt so she could continue. He was so grateful that I was so patient, but it was truly a pleasure to spend time with this lovely...very much in love, couple.
Effseven Six 6 years ago
Some say its wonderful to be young and in love, but this, to have such a love in your later years is truly a treasure.
Jill Marie Ravena 6 years ago
The beauty, the longevity and the wisdom of these couples, still madly in love are priceless.
Ieva Strupiša 6 years ago
Can we upvote this, please? It deserves to be at the very top! Such a positive article! Exactly what I needed!
Andrew Reyes 6 years ago
I always make it a point to stop older couples when I see them wherever I go and ask how long they have been married. I am amazed each and every time they tell me because it is always AT LEAST 50 years together and often, even longer than that. Those few moments I get to spend with them in the middle of a store always brightens my day because it never fails whenever I ask and the husband tells me how long it has been, the wife's face lights up every single time as she looks at the man she has loved longer than 2 of my lifetimes and they are always so happy together. What gets me even more is when I see the husband pushing his wife in her wheelchair because it is still apparent they are still deeply in love with each other. My challenge to you all: NEVER pass up an older couple without taking a few moments to talk to them. I GUARANTEE you will walk away feeling so much more happy than you had been before
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Le Watcher 6 years ago
Please change title next time - the world is full of other races - title has me scrolling with excitement only to a long timeline of no diversity ☹️
Leodavinci 6 years ago
Yeah, it's all too cute and precious... until he dies and she moves in with her best friend from kindergarten who was her one true love. Oh, wait a minute, that's another BP story.
Le Watcher 6 years ago
Its just white people here. title should read elderly white couples photography so we don't waste our time scrolling down looking for representation 🤨
Dippin Dot 6 years ago
As someone who is currently going through a divorce, I can say this warms my heart, but also saddens me. My husband and I still love each other, but just as very good friends who share a son. I hope I can find someone to grow old with. My grandparents were married over 60 years and died a week apart last year, and I have some pictures of the two of them together towards the end of their lives that I cherish daily. They were two of my best friends and although Grandpa wasn't for public displays of affection, based on how he doted on my grandma you could see how much he loved her.
Lilli 6 years ago (edited)
there is actually an older man who lives on our street and is always smiling! he smiles when he drives, and he gave my mom a huge smile when he recognized her in the mall! On Halloween, my little sister and I went trick or treating at his house and he came to the door in a cute knit orange sweater and was handing out pre-made bags of candy! He's so cute and he spreads so much positivity and kindness with his smiles! :3
Katie Hayes 6 years ago
Why do these things make me cry. This is beautiful and quite enchanting for those of us who dream of the happily ever after. Truly remarkable pictures.🥰
Michelle Muirhead 6 years ago
As I look at my beloved of nearly 50 years, seeing these couples I wish we can have many more years together!
Monika Soffronow 6 years ago
What a lovely idea! I wish I had photos like this of my own grandparents. I ever only saw my grandfather in a three-piece suit, that was what he considered a man should wear, regardless of if he was reading in his library, or if he was digging up potatoes or chopping firewood. Dignified, kind and loving.
Loveyiii 6 years ago
This is my Mom and Dad during their 50th Anniversary trip. Two years ago my Mom had suffered a stroke after rehab my Dad brought her at home and cared for her. Her physician was amazed at the level of care my Dad provided. They had been married 58 years and they were so still so in love and each others best friend. Last week she passed away. My Dad is handling this with his usual grace. He said they did everything they wanted to do in life and then some. I will miss her dearly. Mom-and-Da...c1b487.jpg
Ruth Villafuerte 6 years ago
The Photographer is amazing, we shouldn't forget that. These pictures just make me so emotional *sigh* ♥
Katerina Huskova 6 years ago
THIS is LOVE After 30, 40, 50...years. After all troubles that life may bring. After rises and falls. In good times and even in the bad ones.
Jackie Butts 6 years ago
On my recent cruise I met a couple of newlyweds, They had been married for 14 years, 2nd marriage for both (widowed) He was 82 and she was 80. He told me that she had a severe stroke 4 years earlier, and had to work her way back to walking and talking. I could see why she was so successful, he was so wonderful and supportive and she looked at him like he was her "knight in shining armor" . She would tell me a story and lose her train of thought (common with stroke victims) and he would give her the gentlest prompt so she could continue. He was so grateful that I was so patient, but it was truly a pleasure to spend time with this lovely...very much in love, couple.
Effseven Six 6 years ago
Some say its wonderful to be young and in love, but this, to have such a love in your later years is truly a treasure.
Jill Marie Ravena 6 years ago
The beauty, the longevity and the wisdom of these couples, still madly in love are priceless.
Ieva Strupiša 6 years ago
Can we upvote this, please? It deserves to be at the very top! Such a positive article! Exactly what I needed!
Andrew Reyes 6 years ago
I always make it a point to stop older couples when I see them wherever I go and ask how long they have been married. I am amazed each and every time they tell me because it is always AT LEAST 50 years together and often, even longer than that. Those few moments I get to spend with them in the middle of a store always brightens my day because it never fails whenever I ask and the husband tells me how long it has been, the wife's face lights up every single time as she looks at the man she has loved longer than 2 of my lifetimes and they are always so happy together. What gets me even more is when I see the husband pushing his wife in her wheelchair because it is still apparent they are still deeply in love with each other. My challenge to you all: NEVER pass up an older couple without taking a few moments to talk to them. I GUARANTEE you will walk away feeling so much more happy than you had been before
Jigno Store 6 years ago
Your blog was great. Thank you for posting this blog and sharing this useful information https://www.jignov.com/kids/boys-clothing/jackets.html
Le Watcher 6 years ago
Please change title next time - the world is full of other races - title has me scrolling with excitement only to a long timeline of no diversity ☹️
Leodavinci 6 years ago
Yeah, it's all too cute and precious... until he dies and she moves in with her best friend from kindergarten who was her one true love. Oh, wait a minute, that's another BP story.
Le Watcher 6 years ago
Its just white people here. title should read elderly white couples photography so we don't waste our time scrolling down looking for representation 🤨
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