Allison Bess: Scottsdale Wedding Photographer & Phoenix Senior Portrait Photographer

When I was looking through some of my photos today I came upon this one of my parents and decided to post about them. They’ve been so supportive to me through every phase of my life and I know that they’re behind me whatever I decide to do in life. I really appreciate them and want them to know. I also want to thank them for getting me my first camera at age 14! I’ve loved it ever since. I know they’re my number one fans ;)

When I was cleaning out my room yesterday getting ready to move back home, I started thinking about my mark. I wanted to leave something of me behind somewhere, whether it be a hidden note or my name under a desk…I felt that human urge to be remembered. I never really understood why people carved their names in trees or bathroom stalls before. Now I just think it’s because they wanted the world to know where they had been and what they had gone through. This room was a pretty big part of my life for the last nine months and I’ll feel a bit mixed to let it go and never return.

All of this thinking turned me into reflecting about my life. If I were to be taken away, what would my mark or my legacy be? Would anyone remember me? That’s when I decided I will leave a mark on this world. The best mark I can make through my photography. I want to help people feel good and beautiful and special. I want to touch their lives, even if just for one day. That’s what I’m going to set out to do.

I’ve really learned that every post is better with a picture so here’s one!