What is it that brings you to your knees?
I spend time photographing my own children- I have to- I would be losing out on the most important moments in my life and my babe’s lives if I didn’t. This morning, before the world got too busy we went out to Auburn Ravine Park in Lincoln, CA to take a little walk. I was just looking over the images from the day and this one stopped me dead in my tracks. I got a lump in my throat and am still fighting back the tears. My little girl…
As her Mommy I noticed her jewelry- she loves jewelry. I thought about her being so young now, and having a lifetime to love her diamonds and pearls… (and what trouble I am in!).
I noticed her eyelashes… Her tiny little eyelashes so sweet and pure.
Her porcelain skin… still so baby soft.
Her hair, swirling around her face so wispy and fine. So light and carefree.
Her favorite blue flowing dress she insisted on wearing and her little green fuzzy piece of nature that she stuck on herself like another accessory. I thought about removing that, but why? Why take away a piece of what she loves at this very minute? Leaving it made the portrait perfect.
Perfect to me, and that is all that matters…
(Thanks Mark!!!)
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