Photography by Meg » Newborn

Love Without Conditions

Meg — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:25:54 +0000

I remember the moment they placed her on my chest after she was born. As she gazed up at me in silence with her piercing blue eyes I just stared at her in admiration and wonder, looking over and inspecting every little toe and fingernail. You could feel the sense of relief we both had as we finally got to see each other face to face after 9 long months of sharing such a miraculous bond. I knew then that this love was one I hadn’t felt before. It was different that all the other kind of loves that had filled my heart the previous 24 years. This was a love without conditions. I thought to myself “she could be the worlds biggest failure, mess up over and over, break my heart into pieces and yet I will never stop loving her just as I do in this moment.”

My husband was talking to a friend last night about unconditional love. It took me back to this night when my first daughter was born and the realization that both of us had. We both had a new understanding of what unconditional love really meant. The love a parent possesses for a child is miraculous, it’s divine, and has no other comparison except for the way that God loves us. Here is an image of the night my angel was born, the night I came into a new understanding of God’s love:

Also this week I had another Etsy item to display. My friend Joey let me use her beautiful 7 day old baby boy Carter to do be my model. His mommy is radiating with joy and filled to the brim with overwhelming unconditional love.

This Cacoon was made by Etsy Seller After the Bump. Click on the link to find a bunch more fun photography props!

The hat was made by Etsy Seller Fashion Touch. Check out her stuff, she has so many cute knit hats for both girls/boys.

Peace and Quiet

Meg — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:12:22 +0000

“Hush little baby don’t say a word, mama’s gonna buy you a mockingbird…” my two year old sang as my 9 month old was screaming her head off in the car. Somehow her consoling was not having the effect she had hoped for. It made little miss tired and hungry scream even louder. I looked at my husband and shrugged “one day it will be quiet again.” Sometimes the constant commotion and chaos of two children under 2 makes me a little crazy and I just can’t wait to get them down for a nap. However, having two little miracles running around my house is something I wouldn’t trade for the world-even if I do have to invest in a pair of hearing aids when I am older.

Many people know newborns are my favorite subjects to photograph…. just looking at pictures of newborns brings me to place of total peace and tranquility. New life is miraculous and awe-inspiring. Little baby Roderick was one of sleepiest, most quiet newborns I have had to date. Although one day he will find his voice (if he already hasn’t) I know his mama wouldn’t trade it for anything.

Heavenly Peace

Meg — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:29:23 +0000

When I look at this picture it makes all my stresses, fears, and worries leave. How could anyone argue that photography is not art? When I look at this photo emotion is evoked. It takes me somewhere, to another place and time. A place of tranquility, where all is right in the world. It also made me think of one of my favorite verses in Phillipians:

” Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ.”

Now I need to go take a nap.

P.S. More to come from this session later this week. Just had to throw out this sneak peek.

Treasured

Meg — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:13:50 +0000

Hannah is a beautiful newborn with lots of love surrounding her. Every time I see a newborn I think “what a precious gift from God”. Her parents welcomed her into the world just days after Christmas, their most treasured gift of all. During our session her mom and dad just couldn’t stop kissing and loving on her. It was the most beautiful site to see. Not every baby gets to be born into so much love. Hannah is a lucky girl to have parents who adore her beyond words and her parents are lucky to have a beautiful, sweet, and perfect little baby to forever richen their lives.

The Waters Family

Meg — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:00:49 +0000

Here are pictures from our session (see post below for more details on this insanely gorgeous family). Warning: this is going to be a big share since we did newborn and family photos in one. ENJOY!