I was happy to see this family for a second time, and to capture some more fun memories for them!
I like watching the seasons change as I look through 2014 in pictures. This family suggested a wonderful location for their mini session, and we enjoyed a short hike together. I love working with gentle, playful parents.
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I drove home from this shoot (about 7 months ago) like I do from so many, with a big smile on my face, filled with joy and a sense of purpose. In my passenger seat were tomato, eggplant, and pepper seedlings that this family shared with me for our garden. My windows were rolled down while I enjoyed the green views and the smell of spring. About three weeks prior, I had photographed this sweet little baby’s birth, but his siblings were asleep, and I was sad not to have pictures of them together. The story didn’t feel complete. I was so happy to return to their home to spend more time with this family, especially mom, whom I’ve adored since her first e-mail to me, and who inspires me every time she posts on Facebook or her blog. And these big kids…I don’t think you can meet them and not instantly love them. I hope you can see in this glimpse of their life why I find this family to be so special.
Plus, are these not the cutest babywearing pictures ever? 🙂
Two years ago, I met a lovely couple when they brought their daughter for an Under The Nile model shoot. I was surprised to see them soon after that at a community potluck with new friends. The mom and I continued to see each other on Facebook and in person, and I was so happy when she contacted me about photography for the birth of her second baby.
You’ve seen the joy of this family here and here on my blog, and I hope you will enjoy these pictures from the beautiful Paramus home waterbirth of their second baby girl. A mutual Facebook friend commented that this mother makes “birth look effortless and dreamy,” and while I know there certainly was effort put into the birthing of this baby, she really did make it look (almost) easy. And the presence during every moment, the knowledge of and trust in the birth process, and the love and passion and happiness of the mother and father and their midwives did indeed make this birth completely dreamy! This is what birth can be like!
I am so grateful to these parents for allowing me to document the birth of their daughter, and to share it with you. And I did go back for a visit a couple weeks later, so I look forward to sharing those pictures soon!
September 26, 2014 - 2:40 am
So very, very beautiful! What a wonderful thing to experience!
October 8, 2014 - 3:30 am
As usual…..Meagan! You captured it….amazing gorgeous work…..
Newborn sessions use to be a little challenging for me. I thought I needed to photograph newborn babies a certain way, to bring things with me, and to pose babies and put hats on them. And while lots of photographers create incredibly beautiful art that way, it just didn’t feel like me. So I gradually let go of the “shoulds” and I started to let myself do what feels good to me. Instead of attempting to create beauty or enhance it, I started to simply capture the beauty that was already there.
And now, I look at these pictures and get tears in my eyes. Because I love spending time with families who have new babies. This family was particularly wonderful. And because I love photographing families in a way that really shows what is special about them, and in a way that feels authentic to me.
This is a glimpse into life with a toddler and a newborn.
You really know how to capture beautiful family lifestyle photos in North Jersey! What a wonderful way to document this moment for them!
way too cute!!! Perfect lifestyle session and I am so jealous of your work!!!
What beautiful lifestyle family pictures! They will treasure these forever.
I love this comment. Thank you, Rebecca! 🙂