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Ok…I am a bit behind on the blog. I apologize to those who are waiting for session previews. They are coming! This past week has been a little insane with work and family stuff. I also think the many nights of staying up late to work caught up with this photographer. The computer and I needed a little space, those of you who share this profession with me may understand what I am talking about. Anyway…here is the first of quite a few entries, many cute kiddo’s, adorable babies, a wonderful Bat Mitzvah and Christening and great families. By the way…did I mention lately how much I love what I do?
The following session was taken this past Friday. Alex and I had been working on this top secret meeting for a while. Father’s Day is coming soon and these beautiful girls were ready and excited to get started on their gift. Location was perfect….weather was perfect….the caterpillars especially “Toby” entertained us all. Here are some of my favorites from the morning…
We should all do this once and a while. :)
Amy and Dave, here is a little preview from our session today (ok…yesterday, of course it is 1:10 am and I am working). Your son is amazing, your family is amazing. Thank you so much for intrusting me to photograph this special time in your lives. My day was brighter because of you all. :)
“Mrs. Darling first heard of Peter when she was tidying up her children’s minds. It is the nightly custom of every good mother after her children are asleep to rummage in their minds and put things straight for next morning, repacking into their proper places the many articles that have wandered during the day. If you keep awake (but of course you can’t) you would see your own mother doing this, and you would find it very interesting to watch her. It is quite like tidying up drawers.”
“You would see her on her knees, I expect, lingering humourously over some of your contents, wondering where on earth you had picked this thing up, making discoveries sweet and not so sweet, pressing this to her cheek as if it were as nice as a kitten, and hurriedly stowing that out of sight. When you wake in the morning, the naughtiness and evil passions with which you went to bed have been folded up small and placed at the bottom of your mind; and the top, beautifully aired, are spread out your prettier thoughts, ready for you to put on.”
Peter Pan
-J M Barrie
Last week I received a call from a special client of mine. She asked if I could help her with a product shoot. When she explained her concept and product I told her “absolutely”! I completely fell in love with what she is doing and was excited to become involved.
Mairanne has created and designed a celebration box that is to be given as a gift to a young woman who is approaching puberty. As a mother of an 18 year old young woman I know how significant this time is. I wish I could have given my beautiful daughter this box when she was younger.
Here is an excerpt from her soon to be launched website…
“The Red Goddess™ Celebration Box is designed to be given as a gift to the young woman who is reaching puberty. This exclusive treasure box brings back a missing piece of history that dates back to biblical times, a time where women celebrated a girl’s first moon cycle. The Red Goddess™ Celebration Box contains special treasures that will encourage her to honor herself as she enters her new phase of womanhood.”
Box and contents…
A Solid Wood Fabricated Keepsake Box
Lavender Bath Salts
Celebration Tea
Comfort Herbal Pillow
Energy Leg and Foot Rub
Active Leg and Foot Spritz
Calming Body Myst
Pad Purse
Purse Pats Cleansing Towelettes
Moon Calendar with stickers
Positive Picks Inspirational Cards
Stationery
Gift Giver’s guide to walk you through what can sometimes be an awkward time in a young girls life
Thank you Mare for inviting me to be a part of this journey, the energy and love you have put into this project is amazing. Best wishes to you!
Be sure to stay tuned for more exciting information about The Red Goddess Celebration Box…product launch and website. Feel free to contact me if you would like information right away.
Here are some images from our session…
