portrait of my best friend who died, My best friend, Jenanne Johnson

Jenanne

Portrait of My Best Friend who died

Portrait of my best friend who died. Her name was Jenanne and she died in March of 2016.
The day I discovered that my best friend died. I realized that life is precious. Her passing inspired me to start my portrait studio

I was shocked to hear that she died

the day I discovered that my best friend died

It was Friday night when I got the call that my best friend died. It was 2016 and I just got off work. On my way home I returned the missed call from my best friend, but instead, her mom took the call.

What I heard next changed my life forever: My best friend died in the middle of the night and she barely had time to finish writing a letter. At the time we didn’t know the reason for her passing. She was healthy as far as we knew. We didn’t think she had a reason for suicide but not knowing what happened really scared me. We found out later that she passed from a brain aneurysm. I was shocked. This was the last thing I expected to hear.

portrait of my best friend who died, My best friend, Jenanne Johnson

I realized that Life is precious

don't wait to tell them you love them

I realized something very important. I realized how precious life is. Jenanne’s frame will always be empty in my home because I didn’t take the time.

You see, I thought she would be here for another 40 or 50 years. I thought she and I would be two old grannies one day, best friends forever. Never did I realize she would die at such a young age of 35.

So now that she is gone, the next thought occurred to me. What if that was me? What if I was the one who died? Is this it? Is this all I will ever accomplish? I knew I need to do more with my life. For the first time, I realized that life is precious.

portrait of my best friend who died, My best friend, Jenanne Johnson

Her passing inspired me to start my portrait studio

dont wait to live your life

Yes, I was sad. But I also realized that her passing can be a source of inspiration.

After some deep thinking and soul-searching, I realized what I want to do in life. I want to start a portrait studio and use my portrait photography skills to help others.

I help my clients in two ways:

1. I empower and inspire them to live the life of their dreams

2. I give them the freedom to exist in photos

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Jenanne Johnson


Died 10 days before my birthday in March 2016.

She was my best friend, my sister, and she will always be with me in spirit and in heart.

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portrait of my best friend who died, My best friend, Jenanne Johnson