I could see little Liam all grown up, taking a nap after a long day of watching a football. As an observer of people my entire life, I was amazed to find that our habits as adults are formulated so early in life. Will his mom walk in his room 15 years from now, see him sleeping in a similar way and think back on his very first photo-shoot…I can only hope! They grow so fast, and these are the precious moments we often forget over the years. In between the diaper changes, the feedings, the 1st day of school, to their first dance, it’s so easy to forget those first few days of pure joy, love and yes sleeplessness…

Although I walked in feeling scared that I would mess up the session, I found my calm, my joy, and my confidence in the fact that I knew, with patience, and a little bit of creativity I would deliver exactly what my client would treasure forever. I had for the first time ever, found complete confidence in myself….as a photographer, an artist, and a woman. And despite my nervous sweats leading up to the shoot, and the complete anxiety and fear of crashing and burning…it was worth the risk, not just for my business, but for my own personal growth. Photography like so many other professions people choose is not just a job, it’s a calling.