The Life
I really can never express how grateful I am to be able to spend a small window of time, getting to know and capture who (you) are. I know this is suppose to be a business, with others being clients. But I struggle thinking of it that way. This is fun, and I walk away with more friends and family than I could ever have imagined having. So many times I feel I'm going to slip and squeal "Where's Aunt Sami?!" "Aunt Sami is going to tickle you!". I mean really, what a silly and amazing struggle to have right!?This family is no exception. I have enjoyed seeing someone I grew up with up become a Mom -being asked over to capture their family, be a part of memories = ultimate blessing.It was a date I had been waiting for, then Mother Nature reminded me about our love hate relationship. Rain popping up randomly in the forecast was not the idea, but that is my fault for thinking I call the shots. Thank goodness it cleared for what seemed like a minute. Whitney was a star, braving the chilly weather with slight sprinkles. Of all the babies and kids of all ages I am not sure I have met any as open, friendly to the strange lady with that big black thing -especially for such a little one! Miss Whitney was all smiles from the beginning.She is our perfect reminder, don't let a little rain ruin your day. Don't let a little chilly take away the warmth in your heart. What a gorgeous family, I am thankful for their addition to our abcs family and walking away with this beautiful, positive message. It is something I already know, but easy to lose sight of -it doesn't matter the perfect weather, location, clothes- it is you and your family! I recently put our family back in front of the camera, some one else's camera this time. It was a little windy and chilly. Clara kept changing clothes that morning and every time it would completely throw off any slight rhythm I had going on with our outfits. Brian needed a hair cut. And out of exhaustion from the previous weeks events I slipped on my ol moccasins that were flattened, stretched to the ends of the earth from pregnancy feet just 10 months ago. But I didn't feel stressed over the imperfections, like I usually would. Instead I felt an amazing calm drift over me. Because this is who we are. Clara always changing clothes multiple times a day. Me in ratty moccasins. Brian overdue for a haircut, rocking the scruffy. Andrew in a hoodie and sneakers....... I want to remember US, not the day we dressed up in clothes we hardly ever wear stressing each other out over perfection. For these reasons, we will really remember this day!This is the story I want to tell, when working with others. (Picture perfect portraits) are nice, but don't lose who you are -preserve who you are! Capture your life, the life!So my dearest Whitney maybe someday when you are older Mommy can giggle with you about this day! Looking at the pictures and remember the weather, joking about Grandma calling in a favor for the bit of sunshine we were given. Sticking out that bottom lip, just like Mommy. Wearing camouflage, just for Daddy. How much love you all share.
