this moment will never be again

Lately, I have really been wanting to do a photo shoot in a bathroom. A bright, white bathroom with lots of windows and soft, buttery light. I’ve seen it done a lot recently on the photo blogs I frequent. I got tired of waiting.

We live in an old house. The bathroom is in the hall and is the ONLY room in the house without a single window. And one of the light bulbs above the mirror is currently burned out. And the tile is gray. Not dirty, just gray. But, I was tired of waiting.

I realized while we were playing and I was shooting that it has been a long time since I picked up the camera just for me. To photograph my baby and all of his charm and sweetness.

That’s not OK with me. Jack is the reason I picked up a camera in the first place. And I am sad to say that I have allowed my perfectionistic tendencies to keep me from capturing him, just as he is, right WHERE he is – even if that means bad lighting and not-so-bright-and-beautiful surroundings. A high ISO and a snappy little black-and-white conversion can cover a multitude of sins, right? And does that really matter, anyway?

{Side Note: Oh, how I love those eyes. I get lost in there sometimes. And those lashes? Are you kidding me with those lashes? People wonder why I have a hard time telling him no. THOSE EYES ARE WHY. Lord help me, I am powerless.}

So here’s to doing for myself what I always encourage all my clients to do. Don’t expect perfection. Don’t wait for that perfect outfit, or until you drop 20 pounds, or until his tooth grows back in, or her hair grows back out – The time is NOW. This moment will never be again. Get out there and photograph those you love, just as the are, right where they are.

{I am currently Spring appointments and space is limited – So if you think I am the photographer for you, email me today!}