Telling Their Story

On November 13^th I became a mom for the second time. It was one of the most excruciatingly painful experiences of my life and one of the most beautiful all into one. The first tender moment when I held my baby girl was captured on camera. My son’s birth five years prior was also photographed for posterity. Every major event of his life since has been recorded by the shutter’s eye. And as many of the in between moments as possible too.

More than anything, it is the in between everyday moments that I am most interested in photographing. Because it is my child’s daily day to day life that really tells his story. It is an ongoing visual documentation of whom he was and who he is becoming. I especially love to take pictures of him when he isn’t even looking into the camera, like in the picture above. When he isn’t forced to look at the camera is when he is his most authentic self. A professionally trained photographer would probably see many things technically wrong with that image, but to me it is perfection. He was playing in his room on an ordinary day andI was able to capture his gentle kind spirit.

Now I can’t wait to also take pictures, to document the big events and the small magical kid moments of my daughter’s story, the moments that will shape who she will grow up to be.

Words and picture courtesy of Honorary Sister/Guest Blogger Sandra (aka Pink Orchid Too) at artful life.

Sandra is also kindly offering a print from her Sweet Blue Photography Etsy shop for today’s giveaway. Be sure to pop over and see. Her work is gorgeous. But you probably already know that. Leave your comment here today for a chance to win.

Congratulations to Emily of Five Flowers for winning one of Alex’s lovely images.

Comments

[kosenrufu mama]

i find my inspiration in every your post!!!! have a nice sunday!!!
http://esterdaphne.blogspot.com/

[vanessa]

his smile is so genuine, i love it!

[Marcie]

What a wonderful post..so very inspiring. It truly is in the unsuspecting daily moments that you capture their spirit. Congrats on baby #2!

[Kristinah]

gorgeous shot! Those photos always end up being my favorite, too!

[shiny]

You know.. I see it : ) The joy in his eyes, the pure smile. Great pic : ) x

[Linda Lum DeBono]

Beautiful post and beautiful photos.

[shelli]

Congratulations on becoming a Mommy again! I think that photo is perfect too!

[Gale]

The photographs at Sweet Blue are wonderful!

[HSY]

What wonderful lighting!

[Janine]

Congratulations on your new addition! Your post describes exactly why I got my DSLR.

[sue]

Love the love in his eyes. Congratulations!
sue
marklovessue@numail.org

[Julie Marie]

Enjoy all the precious moments with your family ! I have to admit that my most cherished photos are those that are not technically perfect.

It reminds me of this quote : I think the best pictures are often on the edges of any situation, I don't find photographing the situation nearly as interesting as photographing the edges. ~William Albert Allard, "The Photographic Essay"

[Jill]

beautiful words!

[Bunny]

Just beautiful!

[Kathleen O.]

I think that post sums up one of the most important things I've learned from getting older and from reading Shutter Sisters! The everyday stuff is the most worthy of being documented. Am I ever glad to have learned that lesson...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ko2008/3123771940/

[abbey]

this is fabulous & your words are wonderful!! inspiring for sure!!!!
I try to keep this in mind...
http://www.photoblog.com/abbeyh13/2008/10/17/

[Paula Bogdan]

Oh, my, I just found this site, and I'm blown away! This is all so lovely, and such inspiration. I'm so glad I found you all!

[camerashymomma]

i think that photograph is perfection! it's all i strive for in photography. you really did capture his kind spirit. congratulations on the birth of your daughter!

[Cindy]

Lovely photographs, so hard to choose just one.

[giggletwig (corey)]

Beautiful words and photo. Love the light in his eyes. I'm awaiting my moment of becoming a mommy for the second time in February -- it's a magical thing.

[Renee]

beautiful photo!!

[sandi]

I enjoyed this post! :) Very handsome little boy.

[Stephanie Fox]

I love the everyday moments too!

[Stephanie]

Congratulation. Beautiful photographs!

[Kelley]

What a cutie!

[CarrieJ]

Congratulations!! Girls are SO much fun! I have one of each, and I have to say, everything about girls just makes them more fun to photograph! And their CLOTHES are so much cuter!
I don't know how I would decide between all those lovely prints! Gorgeous!

[Lisa]

Beautiful photo!

[lizzy]

"but to me it is perfection." i agree with you.
thank you, as ever.

[Allison]

Congratulations! This is such a beautiful picture.

[Christina]

You will always remember the love in his eyes that day, the sweet look on his face. Wonderful! ; )

[AppleTree]

Wonderful.

[betsy]

Beautiful photography!

[Gail]

A beautiful picture and for me...the everyday is The most important subject in family pics!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22733432@N08/2180467219/

[Beth]

i wouldn't think anyone seeing his face could bother pointing out any technical difficulties :) what a beautiful picture!

[Kyla]

I love the photo and the sentiments that go along with it!

[Laurie L.]

The wonderful thing about art is that of the individual interpretation. This photo does indeed capture a sweet moment in time. Lovely.

[Dawn]

I love taking pics like that as well.....it's the ones that are not posed and are natural that I cherish the most~

:)

[Suvarna]

She is definitely an angel, what a blessing!

[Golden]

Such a soulful little man!

[Kath]

What a beautiful shot.

[Risa]

Great photo...checked out the artist's shop...nice work there as well. How sweet to have a new baby at this time of year!

[Dennylyn]

love the light - and the thoughts

[Lauren]

Great photo! And great giveaway... would love her gentle wispher!

[Becky Grayson]

I love your post! I really liked all of sweetblue's prints but my favorite is the Everyday Moments print. So serene and pretty.

Thanks so much!

[Julie Alvarez]

I feel exactly the same way.
And this is a beautiful picture!

[Kaitlyn]

thank you for sharing!! and what lovely prints!

[Erin]

Beautiful picture, and your words are so true!!

[Kelly]

Life is made up of these moments
that are not
ours.

[Sharon]

Great post. I love the photograph of your son. I often find it challenging to get "good" photos of the kids around the house. Your post today inspires me to keep trying.

[Lindsay]

:0) Love this site. LOVE IT.