Getting in the Frame | Personal Project

It's an ongoing personal project of mine to get photos of me and my son together whenever I can. When he grows up I want him to have images of us together. Mom + baby. Mom + toddler. Me + him. Proof that I was there, with him. That he's so fun and he makes me laugh and I make him laugh. Proof that I was young and he was small.

I'm behind the camera all the time taking photos of everyone else, but it takes effort to put myself in front of it. It's not easy. I barely have time to brush my teeth some days, so the task of setting up my tripod, making myself look halfway presentable, and then also making sure Jack doesn't have macaroni and cheese on his face can seem daunting.

But then things like this happen.

And it's wonderful.

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Morning in the Life | Personal

Reflections on 2013

To say that 2013 was an eventful year would be an incredible understatement. My entire life was turned upside down mid-June when my son was born and nothing has been the same since. When people ask what it's like to have a baby, I always respond "It's exactly what you always hear it is. It's crazy and exhausting and overwhelming and so incredibly wonderful." Frankly, I should have done it sooner.

My photography grew by leaps and bounds, not just technically, but also my love for it. And my love of it has inspired me to photograph the things I love most. That is, people in love. With their newborns, with their pets, with their significant others. Capturing images of love and joy is what I love to do for all of my clients.

As 2013 comes to a close I can only look back on it all and wonder where all the time went and note how quickly it passed. So much happened, but I can't wait to do more. I'm so thankful to everyone who has supported me in this journey and I can't wait to see what 2014 has in store.