After Losing Her Fiance 2 Months Before Her Wedding, This Bride Said Goodbye With A Bittersweet Photoshoot
Janine, a bride-to-be whose fiance, Johnny, died unexpectedly only 52 days before their wedding, has become a beautiful example of human emotional resilience and hope. As part of her effort to cope with her loss, she scheduled a bittersweet memorial photoshoot in Mexico’s Riviera Maya to both remember her love and to move on from her loss.
“This day was very emotional,” explained Janine in an interview with Matt Adcock of Del Sol Photography, who took the pictures with her. “At the end of the day I felt so accomplished and I felt more alive than I have ever felt since May 1st. I really felt that Johnny was smiling down at me and finally giving me closure that I can live my life in a positive way, but never forgetting why I was here. I want to move on and explore the world. I want to meet people who I can share that with. After the shoot I felt like all this was possible.”
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Janine’s fiance Johnny tragically died just 52 days before their wedding
To remember him, Janine decided to have a photo shoot in her wedding dress, which she never got to wear on her big day
Janine wanted to be photographed jumping into the sea at Mexico’s Riviera Maya because, to her, water is a purifying element
Her wedding dress was no longer a symbol of joy and anticipation, so she had no problem diving into the sea with it
“I really felt that Johnny was smiling down at me and finally giving me closure that I can live my life in a positive way, but never forgetting why I was here,” wrote Janine
“I want to move on and explore the world. I want to meet people who I can share that with. After the shoot I felt like all this was possible”
“The images and video story we created together were an incredibly cathartic and emotional experience for us both,” writes photographer Matt Adcock
“This is the first time I’ve been inspired to do anything like this in my 10 year career as a destination wedding photographer…”
“I was brought to tears when I started to bring the story to life in the editing room”
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Stunning ! Good for you ! you are Beautiful inside and out ! so sorry for your loss , and keep up doing just what you are doing ! growing
I love the idea of "taking the plunge" , underwater photoshoot. But this brave woman faced her sadness in a beautiful way. God bless her.
I CRIED. GO AROUND THE GLOBE,JANINE.. I HOPE WE CAN MEET UP..ACCIDENTALLY.
What a way to move from breakdown to breakthrough. Very beautiful and inspiring. Thank you.
Never suicide . suicide is an eval act life is the property of GOD
most stunning indeed- how terribly sad, yet still an amazing way of saying goodbye!
Such a creative and beautiful way to remember xoxo I hope you find everything you are looking for and more! ♡
gorgeous photos, wish I could hug this woman! - and actually a brave thing to do.
Such a beautiful way to celebrate a life and a graceful way to deal with an unthinkable loss. My heart goes out to you...
Wow! Incredible pictures. Shows your love and loss and your steps towards your future.
Made me cry. Very well done. You're an inspiration to all those with a broken heart.
Such beautiful photos in such tragic circumstances. Wish you all the luck in the world and I'm sure your fiancé is looking proudly down on u
What a beautiful honor for you the photographer and such a healing experience for you, the bride. Many blessings to you in the future!
wow, she looks like woman from famous ancient greek paintings. So stunning
took my breath away!!! a good way for telling "In lovin' memory" sending you a lot of love, light and happiness x
Beautiful and touching. It takes a lot of courage to say good bye in a public way. My heart and love go to her.
Beautiful beginning to a tragic ending...Brave heart, strong soul...may you be blessed and continue growing♡
Beautiful. From deep sorrow comes capacity for great empathy and the heights of joy. May you feel both.
Stunning ! Good for you ! you are Beautiful inside and out ! so sorry for your loss , and keep up doing just what you are doing ! growing
I love the idea of "taking the plunge" , underwater photoshoot. But this brave woman faced her sadness in a beautiful way. God bless her.
I CRIED. GO AROUND THE GLOBE,JANINE.. I HOPE WE CAN MEET UP..ACCIDENTALLY.
What a way to move from breakdown to breakthrough. Very beautiful and inspiring. Thank you.
Never suicide . suicide is an eval act life is the property of GOD
most stunning indeed- how terribly sad, yet still an amazing way of saying goodbye!
Such a creative and beautiful way to remember xoxo I hope you find everything you are looking for and more! ♡
gorgeous photos, wish I could hug this woman! - and actually a brave thing to do.
Such a beautiful way to celebrate a life and a graceful way to deal with an unthinkable loss. My heart goes out to you...
Wow! Incredible pictures. Shows your love and loss and your steps towards your future.
Made me cry. Very well done. You're an inspiration to all those with a broken heart.
Such beautiful photos in such tragic circumstances. Wish you all the luck in the world and I'm sure your fiancé is looking proudly down on u
What a beautiful honor for you the photographer and such a healing experience for you, the bride. Many blessings to you in the future!
wow, she looks like woman from famous ancient greek paintings. So stunning
took my breath away!!! a good way for telling "In lovin' memory" sending you a lot of love, light and happiness x
Beautiful and touching. It takes a lot of courage to say good bye in a public way. My heart and love go to her.
Beautiful beginning to a tragic ending...Brave heart, strong soul...may you be blessed and continue growing♡
Beautiful. From deep sorrow comes capacity for great empathy and the heights of joy. May you feel both.
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