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This family chose to capture some everyday moments as a family of three, right before welcoming a new baby at home. That was in January last year just as the sun went down (you know, at 4.30pm).
It’s a pretty big milestone for any family, and rather than focus on the “baby bump”, documentary maternity photography will capture what life felt like before baby arrived. No matter what, things are going to change. And even when it’s for a very happy occasion, there can also be some concerns when facing that change.
It’s true for a couple expecting their firstborn, or a family of three adding a new sibling to the equation…
It’s totally normal to worry a little, wonder how different the relationship will be and if you’re still going to have enough time to connect like before.
From what I’ve seen during my clients’ photo sessions, the transition for an older sibling can range from very difficult to absolutely effortless.
I came back a few months later to capture some of their first memories as a family of four and you will only find joy in those photos.
Also, breakfast outside in Ireland in April? How lucky were they?
I think my favourite moment is C. listening to his singing cereals after pouring the milk into his bowl. Or maybe when he’s putting a sock on his sister’s tiny foot.
So here are some of my favourites from both sessions, and Jenny’s words sprinkled in between.
I wanted to capture some of the last days as a family of 3 and the start of our life as a family of 4.
I had seen your work online and knew we “needed” your photographs in our life!
My favourite part of the experience was how relaxed we all felt. Nothing was staged or awkward and I was surprised at how quick the time passed.
And a few months later… they were 4!
Before the session, I was worried about my appearance. I was also concerned about the house being perfect. But in the end, what I loved most about the photographs was that they were “us”. You captured us and made us look more beautiful than I could have imagined. You also have a knack of blurring the background so the mess seems charming 😂
We’re so glad we went ahead and did it. The photos are wonderful. They are totally worth it and so much better than staged pictures.
I love having pics of us in our home getting the kids ready, feeding them etc. It makes the pictures extra special. Especially the feeding ones as it captures me feeding in my usual spot on the couch rather than posed somewhere.
We will definitely hire you again, maybe when the kids are a bit older to capture the next stage of family life.
