Saturday I had the honor of traveling to Goodland to document Nick's ordination as a Deacon. I love documenting monumental days in peoples lives, as was the case for Nick's ordination into the permenent Deaconate.
Now that he's a Deacon, he is allowed to help with Mass. When I came to the above picture during editing, I was stopped cold in my tracks. The slight close of Deacon Nick's eyes speaks volumes to me about how long I suspect he's been waiting to assist at Mass and how much I suspect he's looking forward to life as a priest.
I know this is a little similar to the first photo, but Deacon Nick's little sideways glance is simply irresistable! Sort of "oh, so that's how it's done ... thanks for clearing that up, Bishop Coakley!"
The part of being a photojournalist I love the most is capturing slight moments that few people see. I show up early and stay late, which is where I found this moment. While I was packing up my equipment, Bishop Coakley took a few minutes after the ordination to visit with Deacon Nick's mom.
After the ordination, there was a recepction, where I grabbed this moment. It seemed so sweet, so primal, yet tender at the same time.
I'm closing with Deacon Nick's mom (far right) and her sisters. The three of them were such a scream during the reception. They are so expressive and were fun to sit back and watch.
Please ***Click Here*** to see the slideshow from the day.
10 comments:
I love that last image of Deacon Nick's mom and sisters! So fun! It's wonderful that you were able to capture this important day.
Thank you, Jessica.
It was an honor and a pleasure!
I'm looking forward to sharing the slideshow, because there are lots of goodies in this visual mix.
Karen!
It was wonderful to meet you on Saturday! You did such an amazing job taking these photos--it was great of you to take all of them. Hope to see you again sometime!
Thanks a bunch!
Jillian Parker
It was my pleasure to document your brother's transiotion from Seminarian Nick to Deacon Nick.
He's been such a fantastic friend and rock for me!
I'd love to come to Goodland some more .... it was a quick trip and I didn't get to explore nearly as much as I would like...
You did an awesome job on the photography! Just though you should know that I was really impressed with your work!
Stacey
Thanks, Stacey!
It was an honor to document the monumental day for Deacon Nick! I am very much looking forward to (God willing) his priestly ordination in May.
Karen, the pictures I have seen of my son's Ordination so far have been so beautiful
and so moving!
You did an amazing job of capturing the day! What a talent you have and thank you so much for sharing it with us! May God Bless you greatly!
Geralyn Parker
I wanted to tell you that the slide-show is beautiful! I e-mailed it to my family, and they love it, too. I can't wait to see the other pictures, but for right now, I'm ecstatic about everything. What's on your calendar for May 24th, 2008?
Thanks again,
Deacon Nick
Your family was so warm and welcoming, Deacon Nick and Geralyn .... thanks SO MUCH for inviting me to be a part of a monumental event for your family.
Deacon Nick, my calendar is clear so far .... keep me updated on your plans! I'd LOVE to document your priestly ordination ...
I just got the photos from Deacon Nick’s ordination—THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Great job!
Allison
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