Babies are miraculous little people.
They are so much greater than the sum of their parts.
I am so grateful each and every day as a newborn photographer to share in the uncomplicated joy and soulful exploration of these wonderful tiny humans for the first time. And, this time, I felt even more grateful for the fact that this is the second baby for this beautiful family that I have had the good fortune to photograph.
Love is not a thing to understand.
Love is not a thing to feel.
Love is not a thing to give and receive.
Love is a thing only to become
And eternally be.
- Sri Chinmoy
Keep on smiling
Cause when you’re smiling
The whole world smiles with you…
Sometimes there are no words to express what you feel as a newborn photographer when you are surrounded by moments of such love and such beauty… simple. beautiful. love.
My last day in Canada. It is right that it deserves a post of its own(…. well, two posts, stay tuned!).
The incredible Raye Law also came to visit the Brown household, and so for my very last day I was surrounded by such amazing talent from two wonderful photographers and friends. Being able to work together to create beautiful memories for such a special little person brought such joy. These women are inspiring. It was such an honour to even be there at that time to welcome Will into the world, but to have those two women by my side that day, made it a day I will not soon forget.
It was, quite simply, magic.
In the afternoon, Raye and I captured some of the most amazing moments of tenderness and connected love between Will and his beautiful parents (of which Raye got my favourite shot of the day), and I can’t wait to share those very soon.
But, for now, my goodbye images of the strong, handsome, loving and inquisitive Will Brown…
I watched each day as baby Will got bigger, grew stronger, formed connections and bonded lovingly with those around him. Every.single.day I felt thankful to be near him. There was a peacefulness in his breath, a quietness that confirmed everything that was pure and honest in the world.
By the end of my stay we had already learned of his little personality traits – his preference to have his hands by his face to comfort him while he slept, his ability to sneeze multiple times in a row followed by a cute sigh of satisfaction, his inquisitive one-eyed slumber… it was all beautiful.
A showcase of just a a sprinkling of the amazing 10 days we spent together… (and trust me friends, the best is still yet to come. My last and final day in Canada deserves a post all of it’s very own for so many reasons, so be sure to check back in soon)
The child must know that he is a miracle,
that since the beginning of the world there hasn’t been, and until the end of the world there will not be,
another child like him
- Pablo Casals
Hello, friends.
Stay tuned for my beautiful journey to Canada and my story in images of the wonderful human beings I was fortunate enough to connect with.
I waited so long to meet them. Even after the news of their birth every day that went by before I got to say hello seemed like a lifetime of wonderful anticipation. Hours turned to days turned to weeks. Their journey into this world was not an easy one – they fought, they grew, they battled. Every new breath they took was another beautiful reminder to their mama of just how lucky she was to have them, to love them, to embrace these exquisite miracles that she had waited so long for.
New life is amazing. And these special two have each other.
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}
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}
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}
There is such a simplicity about life when you’re a baby.
You love, you are loved.
You smile, you chat, you giggle, you explore, you gaze.
Where life consists of being able to reach your toes when lying on your back, or munching on your fingers as the teething urge sets in.
There is a beauty in that innocence.
Babies are wonderful.
{Naomi, is it possible to love her even more now than I did before? Give her an extra tight cuddle from me}
