In the presence of a great talent. (A favourite post of mine.)
Edward Gajdel is regarded as one of the world’s best portrait photographers.
He has photographed the great, the famous and the powerful, from artists such as singer-poet Leonard Cohen and novelist Margaret Atwood to world leaders such as former Prime Minister Jean Chretien.
So when I reached out to Edward to make my portrait for the back cover of my new book, A Good Home, I was thrilled he chose to do so. He and his producer, wife Djanka, pull out all the stops to get me a spot in Edward’s schedule.
But, on the day of the shoot, I’m hiding a secret: I’m in terrible pain. It’s one of those days when nothing helps and I can barely cope. Standing, sitting, walking – all are very difficult right now.
Still, come hell or high water – as my grandmother would have said – I’m going to Edward Gajdel’s studio on…
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Cynthia Reyes 
You are a very brave person Cynthia – despite your pain you get on with life. You are a great role model. And great photo too!
Thank you. Not so brave — you should see me on most of my miserable days! (Actually, you’re better off not seeing me on those days — Smile.)
A great story and a very beautiful photo of you. You look wonderful!
That is a great story and a lovely insight to a gentle way to get the best out of so many situations. The photo looks wonderful; well done for pushing through the pain!
Thanks, Matt. You know that feeling when you know that you’re in the hands of a master artist? I think the way he treats people — and I’ve seen Edward treat children with such gentle respect too — is part of his genius.
http://edwardgajdel.com/?page=1 I just spent some time looking through his portraits here. What an artist and humanist! … God bless you, Cynthia.
God bless you too, dear Aggie. Hope you and Lou are doing well. I think of you both often.
A beautiful nod to Edward, really that’s what makes him a genius in working with people. And awesome Cynthia – you continue to inspire and show the world, this is life and how you choose to respond will then determine how you are able to get on with it. Love this post.
So true about Edward, Mary. Thank you for your comments.
This is such a touching post, and the portrait is beautiful.
Thank you, Theresa!
Eddie’s work never ceases to amaze me…. he always captures the very essence of his subjects. The picture of you is beautiful Cynthia, taken by an extraordinarily talented artist!
Thank you, Kellie and welcome to my blog! Edward is extraordinarily talented indeed.