The term, ‘sleeping like baby’??
Its a well known fact in our household that sleep is a special gift that is treasured and cherished……When it happens…. Which is not very often… If ever at all!!! The littlest person in our house likes to wake rather frequently, and whilst awake demand cuddles and kisses, oblivious to the 4am time slot. I oblige because thats what mothers do, I tell myself that tomorrow I will be tougher and not pick her up, she’s dry, she’s fed, its just a bad habit…… But I stumble, I can’t bring myself to ignore the whimpering which quickly graduates into sobs. So I falter and sleepily make my way to her crib, her small little face staring at me with such relief… Thank goodness your here!!! I can’t resist, her warm cheeks snuggle into my shoulder, we cuddle, she speaks her funny little language that only a mother understands I know she’s telling me I’m hers and I quietly tell her she’s mine. And although I cherish my sleep, I think I cherish the cuddles even more.
And this little princess was a breath of fresh air, an angel who slept just as they say ‘like a baby’. Jo and Jason, congratulations on your perfect girl!!
mandy: So So perfect.....Your focus is so sublime, and you captured this tender little one beautifully. I love how the lips are all curled up tight...sigh...it does make me miss having babies. I have never been good at letting them cry it out either. I don't think I have slept the same in 7 years. . . its worth it. I will sleep when they leave for college. :)
Nicole Ramsay: Oh such beautiful, beautiful words Fi. Beautiful portraits of a beautiful baby to go with such lovely words. xx
Gabby: I love these, they are just beautiful, especially #3.
Rachael Kelly: Oh Fe these are lovely, what a gorgeous little one.
Sinead Jenkins: Mmmm mmmm mmmmmmmmm! Those poses are not easy. These are stunning, I need to have another baby quick so you can photograph it!
Kate/MagnoliaRouge: Too too precious!!!
Kelly Mendoza: GORGEOUS!
Dominique: These are so gorgeous, they remind me of Anne Geddes. These deserve a great spot on the wall!
Pam: these are all simply stunning!
Eileen: So peaceful - the soft dreamy light is gorgeous - I love your work! :)
Hannah: Just stunning, Fiona. I have to agree with Mandy, your focus is sublime and bub's lips are divine. Amazing work, as always :)
Kristina: I tell myself and my husband every night... I just won't go in. But it's the hysterical "mammmaaa" that I can't ignore... and how quickly she sleeps once she's with me. But my newborn clients NEVER sleep!! Love your work.
Katie Horrocks: simply divine. How amazing to have such stunning baby photos.....
Andrea: I usually just like to read blogs and be a silent watcher, but your post about sleep moved me to comment. I am in that boat! Your photography is beautiful. It makes me want to get married again so that you can take pictures of it! Great job and don't play down your capabilities, you have talent!
Yvonne: So adorable!
Natasha C: Completely and utterly beautiful. I just LOVE all of them. Wouldn't I love to be this good. Maybe one day... practise, practise.
Gareth Robins (Auckland Wedding & Portrait Photographer): awww, that's adorable. I want one now
Robyn Geering: so far behind on your gorgeous work - so so sweet
Sheryl Roberts: Bet Jo wished she was sleeping like that all the time!