It’s been so fun watching my business grow and evolve into a place that includes so many new people! A few weeks ago I got a call from a lovely woman, Dora, that used to coordinate weddings. She and I worked together more than 5 years ago on a wedding but hadn’t been in touch since then. She was recently re-introduced to me by another friend of mine who is hiring me to do some product photography for a new venture he is involved with. When Dora found out I was now photographing babies and families she sent my name to her friend, Becky, that just had a new baby. And just like that, I had a new client! It really is a small world. A few days later I met Becky and her adorable family on a beautiful spring morning at their home and was able to capture some very sweet family moments including the star of the show, newborn baby boy, Brady Shew.
Brady’s 3 year old big brother, Andrew, was less interested in the photo shoot and more interested in showing me his car, getting books read to him by daddy, and playing on his slide in the backyard, but I managed to grab a few sweet moments with him too. I know it might seems by looking at my finished images that photographing babies and children is easy, but I assure you, it is not. Spend 10 minutes photographing a 3 year old and then see what you think. 
How do I do it you ask? I put my camera on continuous mode and keep my finger on the shutter! Seriously, a child’s expression changes in the blink of an eye. If I’m too slow, I miss it. And you can’t “make” a 3 year old (or most small children for that matter) do what you what YOU want them to do. I have found the better way to approach it is to let them do what they do and shoot fast.
I loved meeting this sweet little family and I’m sure I will be back in a few months once Brady get’s a little bigger for more baby and family photos. Thank you to the Shew family for inviting me into your home to capture these special memories for you. I look forward to seeing you all again soon. And thank you to Dora for passing my name. And thank you to Brendan for re-introducing me to Dora. And thank you to the Universe for always providing. I am a lucky girl.
