Are there any other mamas or papas out there that feel this way? Keep reading to know what I mean.

I started taking photos long before the digital age came, before I got married, and way before we had Penelepe. I talk about how photography came into my life here 😉 I know every photographer has a different story, a different ‘why’ about what they do. Some started in college, and like most, some began their passion once their first child entered the world. Wanting to capture their every ‘first’, not wanting to miss a moment in their lives, wanting to freeze and be able to remember all the memories during special time is. And from there, the passion grows.

 

 

Well, I confession to make…I’ve been slacking in the picture taking department of Penelepe! When I was pregnant, I thought I would have my camera out during all times, have it ready for any milestone moments, take photos every week of her growing little face. That SO didn’t happen! Of course, I had my phone camera near by just in case, but those phone photos rarely get transferred from the phone screen, to my computer screen, then to prints. I think, ‘I’m a photographer, and I rarely have my camera out and photograph her!’.

I thought about this the past few days, and came to this conclusion: I’d rather be in the moment, have my little one staring and smiling into my eyes – rather than a black round lens in her face. And sometimes, I actually FORGET to take my camera out. Yes. You heard right.

Taking care of and raising a 3 month old is a 24 hour job. I want to take more photos of Penelepe. I want to freeze those moments and milestones. I guess I just need to learn how to balance it. Balance on knowing when to be in the moment, and when it should document her little milestones and sweet smiles.

Any other new mamas or papas feel this way?