Introducing Legacy Sessions.

Death happens in an instant, but the sting last a lifetime. Sometimes, the smallest tokens from friends and family help us through those moments, and sometimes, we just need to sit in our memories and cry it out on our own. Other times, it's the reminder of the beauty of life that helps us deal with the darkness of death.

If you, or someone you know is facing the death of a beloved family member, we would be honored to help them capture a few final moments as a family. Whether it be in the hospital, their home, a hospice center, or other location. We will also visit funeral homes, once the loved one is ready, for those pictures, when requested.

We offer these sessions FREE OF CHARGE to the family, and will cover upstate SC and parts of North Eastern Georgia, as long as the facility will allow us.

FAQs

1. Are you affiliated with Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep?
   No. While we considered obtaining this affiliation, we chose to forgo for a few reasons. NILMDTS has certain age requirements and limits and only works with families facing the lost of babies and infants. As a mother who lost her own son at birth, my son wasn't "far enough along" to have qualified for their services. I was able to take my own photos, however. But the emotional pain of having to do that was hard on me. I don't want other parents going through that to feel that pain. We will photograph families of babies born at all terms of pregnancy, just please note that earlier terms may require special posing and baby may not be fully visible in all images.

2. You said all ages, do you mean this?
    Yes.

3. What do you provide to the family?
    Aside from the session itself, which usually lasts a very brief time, (15-20 minutes), you will receive a CD with your edited images in the mail within 2 weeks.

4. There has to be an expense to these sessions, if at the least, the cost of travel and the CD postage, how are these costs funded?
   Every few months, we run "funding campaigns", where portions of sales and session fees are put into escrow to cover the cost of performing these sessions. I do NOT pay myself for time. The only funds that are removed from this account are those to cover travel costs and to mail the CD to the family.

5. Can I make a donation to help fund these sessions without purchasing a session?
  Yes, you certainly can. When these donations are made in honor or memory of someone, we will send a card to the person of honor or family of memorial to let them know that you've thought of them!

6. Can I share this with my church, women's group, family, or friends?
    Yes, and I hope you do! Churches and women's groups are always looking for thoughtful ways to help those facing loss, and I'd love to be a part of that community outreach! Besides, if you don't share, no one will know!

7. How do I get in touch with you to schedule a Legacy Session?
  You can email us at brighterfocusphoto@wctel.net or call us at 864-437-6693 or find us on facebook ( www.facebook.com/brighterfocusphoto ) and send us a message.