I think one of my favourite things about my work as a photographer is to witness the sheer joy and love between parents and their new babies. Having grown kids of my own, I know there are bound to be rough patches (far) ahead when these babes grow into adolescence, and I always imagine them surly and uncooperative with hormones, but still needing their parents’ love so much. I imagine these teens staring hard at images I once took to fill themselves with the adoration on their parents’ faces alight with joy at welcoming them into the world. Professionals maintain that hanging photographs as art in the home increases children’s self esteem and sense of belonging…of course.
Little V came to Jane Photo for 100-day photographs, and it was my great pleasure to work with her family to make some of the first artistic images of her life.
Did I mention how much I love my clients? I just seem to get genuinely nice people through my studio, and they are a joy and a delight to work with. V’s family was such a pleasure. Lovely to see Dad so involved and caring with his little gal, too. Thanks for everything, and for having such a cutie patootie for me to photograph, too!
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Here are some words of wisdom from mom:
Tell us about the day you realized you were pregnant with Ms V.
I kinda suspected it so it wasn’t that suprising to me, but my husband didn’t know yet so I put the pregnancy test in a brown bag and he thought it was his snack. LOL
What is the best thing about being V’s mommy?
She smiles everytime she sees me (though she might be thinking, Oh, here comes my food)
What moments between V and your husband really melt your heart?
When my husband kisses her and she is just laughing and giggling.
How was your labour?
Labour was just bearable. I had one of those back labours so it was a long 20 hours, but otherwise not too bad for a first timer (as people keep telling me).
You just moved into a new house. Have you had fun decorating a room for V?
We haven’t done much yet, still busy getting all the furniture.
What is V’s favourite thing in the world?
She loves keypads: remote control, computer-she loves pounding on them. I think she’s figured out that those keys change the screens.
What are your hopes and dreams for V as she grows?
We just hope that she grows up to be a happy person.
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