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Tuesday’s child is full of grace…
{Loved beyond measure before she was even born, and welcomed into such an amazing family. Nick and Tuesday, she will be passionate, thoughtful, giving, kind and true – all because of you. And dear Willow – you have no idea how fortunate you are to be part of this tender family unit. Truly, you will grow into an amazing person and I can’t wait to witness it.}
When do we stop moving with our heart? Daring to do as we please? Following our instincts? Taking pleasure in the small moments – such as the feel of a new texture between our fingers or truly connecting for the first time with a person we have not met before?
When do we start closing our eyes? Thinking before doing? Putting up shields?
My time spent with these little people as a baby photographer always brings me back to centre. I watch in facsination as they explore, feel, love, play, laugh, look, cuddle – everything is wonderful and nothing is overdone. The time I spent with Harry was just like this. He made me remember to open my eyes, think with my heart and just simply be present in that moment with him.
Beautiful. Simple. Perfect.
{The simplest of play time can be so rewarding. Thank you Michelle for introducing Harry into my life.}
Babies are genuine. They are infinitely giving and authentic.
They are not tainted with knowledge, or power, or greed and have no desire (or need) to be anything other than themselves.
They are pure light. They grow with love and embrace the feeling of a simple smile with as much energy and passion their heart can muster.
{He was so true to me, Lisa – an indication of that beautiful love and support he experiences every day. Thank you}
You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees or stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
- Max Ehrmann
Thank you sweet baby girl for filling my heart with light. We laughed so much I had tears in my eyes, we embraced closely and danced together in the sunrays greeting us through the window.
I’m so happy I was meant to meet you.
{So precious a heart she has, Pavani and Theo. A special soul indeed}
Just a quick announcement to let you know that I will be interstate for the next week and will have extremely limited access to email and phone while I am away. If the matter is urgent, please send me an email or leave me a message, however otherwise I will be sure to try and get back to you all next week upon my return.
In the meantime – have a beautiful week. Enjoy your families, your friends and your quiet time.
I’ll leave you with an image of this gorgeous little girl from a recent session I have yet to blog (as well as many, many other sessions that have still not seen the light of day on my blog due to being so busy behind the scenes) – she is so fortunate to have three older sisters who will be there to show her the way in life. She will have the wisdom of their experience, the kindess of their friendship and the beautiful connection from such a loving family. She is a lucky soul.
There is a quiet that comes over me when I genuinely connect with my babies.
An inner calm.
I feel grounded.
Their honesty infuses my heart.
My soul feels lighter.
I love being able to create a space for parents to connect in that quietness with their baby; the extension of their own tenderness.
I love even more when for a moment, even if for just a moment, that baby seems to connect back to them in return.
{Selima and Andrew – enjoy her, love her, appreciate her. That’s all she can ask of you}
1 cup of mama’s love
1 pinch of daddy’s looks
1 generous serving of baby fuzz
1 room overflowing with happiness
All 2.62kg of newborn baby girl goodness
{Such a big and beautiful spirit for such a tiny little creature, Corey and Kellie}
The tender leaves on springtime trees, rough pebbles on the ground
The snowflakes drifting on the breeze that fall without a sound
Are all unique and precious, if we take the time to see
No two have been identical in all eternity.
Is this not true of people too? Be mindful, then, of each
Both strangers and those close to you have useful things to teach
The two of us part richer if we pass the time of day
And don’t just brush each other off, then hurry on our way
Preoccupied by urgent schemes of business, love or power
By gambling on our future dreams, we lose the present hour
A life is forged of moments linked together like a chain
Live each in full – for down this road we shall not pass again
- Neil Harding McAlister
{There is always something inherently beautiful to me as a newborn photographer about the breath of new life. Enjoy and treasure each and every special moment with her, Anne and Nick}
