Honoring Veni: Love, Loss, and the Power of Presence

Two years ago, I witnessed something truly sacred: Lindsay’s final hours with her beloved Veni, whose life was taken far too soon. This year, we marked the anniversary by capturing moments filled with love, stories, and celebration—especially through their two beautiful children, who carry Veni’s spirit forward.

This time of year can be especially heavy for those navigating grief. A gentle reminder to reach out to friends who have experienced loss. Your presence, a simple check-in, or sharing a memory of their loved one can mean more than you know. Let’s keep showing up—for love, for remembrance, for each other.

Two siblings inside in front of piano
Mom sitting with two kids on rug
Young child looking at mothers photo
Young child looking at photo of mom in frame
Young child sitting inside looking at framed photo of mom
Mom snuggling young child
Mom and young child laughing
Young girl making silly face
Mom and young child kissing
Mom holding young child's hand
Mom and two kids tossing plants in air
Mom sitting on picnic blanket talking to young child
Mom sitting on blanket with kids
Mom sitting on blanket outside with kids
Mom sitting with one child while other child hugs from behind
Mom, two kids, and framed photo of mother sitting on carpet
Mom getting hugged by two kids
Siblings laying on carpet
Kids dancing in living room
Young girl making silly face
Mom snuggling kids on blanket outside

Hello there and thank you for stopping by! I’m Katrina, the heartbeat behind Fifty Two Hundred Photo + Film, in Durham, North Carolina. I specialize in capturing meaningful and precious memories for remarkable families in North Carolina. I hope you enjoyed this story I shared today and if you are interested in learning more about The Time Capsule membership, or let’s connect. Not quite ready to connect, but you would like to follow along the journey? Follow me on Instagram and let’s be friends!

Katrina is a family photographer and family filmmaker in Durham, North Carolina. She offers lifestyle newborn photography, family photography and family videography which focuses on capturing authentic and honest moments for families. Her clients love that not only do they get digital files from their session but artwork to display in their home. She is happy to custom albums so you can revisit your favorite memories for years to come! Be sure to check out the Adobe partnership to see Katrina sharing her knowledge on capturing magical light to highlight the essence of each family. 

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Katrina serves Durham, Raleigh, Cary, Carrboro, Apex, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

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