Carol’s Family – McKinney Texas Family Photographer

Hi, I’m Mandy, and I’m a North Dallas Photographer. This is a Family photography Session, but I also do a lot of other styles of photography. To view more, visit my portfolio or my Facebook page!

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Life is precious. I learned that a little more than I wanted to a few years ago, when my brother was diagnosed with cancer. You probably know that story. If you don’t, you know one like it. Because cancer is much closer to all of us than six degrees.

My story is why I wanted to impact other peoples’ stories. I have always wanted to be a part of preserving that for people. On vacation when I see people trying to take a selfie with what little they can get of the background in view, I want to offer to take one for them (and often do… and often get odd looks back… because I am often awkward.) But I just love the idea that somebody might end up with “that photo” as a result; the one that they hang up in their home because it’s a beautiful memory.

That’s why I started this business, and the small part of this business that helps me honor my brother. The Giffin family was the first to take me up on the (very sincere) offer I make on this site, and I am so glad they did. They hold a special place in my heart for letting me capture the love they share for one another.

Carol had been doing treatments for cancer for a good long while before I met her, but she was still so full of joy and life and love – no amount of chemo could have taken that away from her.

We had a really lovely time at the Adriatica in McKinney, and even though we all ended up with chigger bites afterward (I ALWAYS forget!), it was worth it for the sweet time I got to capture.

Carol passed away just two months after these photos were taken. You can read more about this beautiful woman and her family here.

What a legacy she left.