“You are so beautiful, and perfect as you are. Don’t you ever forget that.” They’re not words that are going to change the world, not that this world needs changing – it’s magnificently perfect in all of it’s diversity, but you know… so, every now and then I’ll hear something that just sends thrill bumps down my spine, and Mika’s words were it. In fact, while I was visiting the beautiful & talented Marissa Rodriguez just the other day (online, not in person – since when I read this over it sounded like I met her in person, but nope, just over at her blog. Anyway…) – she was talking about documenting meaningful little moments to her, and it was exactly what I had done when Jax’s mum spoke those words to him. Surrounded in the joy and eagerness of both little Jax & Ellie, I was easily and gently reminded that we are all perfect just the way we are, and beautiful just as we are, and none of that has to change as we gain more life experience.
What is always changing though are some little touches here on my blog, and if you are half observant – I’m sure you’ve already noticed a few of them ;)
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15 comments
Mika Fryling - Sean, let me say again how much I love these photos! What luck that I happened to meet you that day. I’d absolutely love to get more photos taken of little Jax. How cool would it be to get photos taken every year around his birthday? I’ll be in touch about that :) Hope all’s well. You’re an amazing photographer & a very warm soul.
Renee - Sean, you make it look so friggin easy. These are the best! Love how you always capture those bright eyes!
Jacob Bergmeier - I love the feeling you get when looking at images of infants… pure happiness, joy, appreciation for the basics in life. All they want is someone near them to comfort them, care for them, love them. These are perfect Sean… everything they should be!
Cindy - I’m trying to figure out if these two are twins? They look so different in age one moment but then the next moment they look the same. do tell please! I’m thinking they are twins though! They are perfect… that’s for sure. Marissa – you have been blessed with the most adorable children.
nicole haley - Adorable. I agree with Sherry, genius marketing with the babe munching on your business card. Genius. :D
Deyla Huss Photography - So sweet! You just wanna smooch them to bits! Fabulous job Sean!
Jennifer Brotchie - WHOA!! I LOVE THE NEW LANDING PAGE! AMAZE-BALLS! and I love all things precious baby… love, love, love!
ericha - First of all, the first photo cracks me up!!! Subliminal messages? hahaah Secondly, everything you said, everything that Mika said…so true! Such precious images too. The kids are adorable. Great job, Sean!
Alex Beadon - These are sooooo adorable, Sean. The power of photography is documentation, no matter how big or small a moment. It’s important and it’s a beautiful thing. You have done it here without a doubt and I love it!!!
Rose - Loooove the new look. Love the questions. ;)
And the photos are amazing. All the smiles and giggles and those cute piercing little eyes. Awww! Your photos are so good kids actually can eat your b-cards? :P
Yes! The answer is YEEEEES!!!
Sunny - So beautiful. It makes me ACHE that I didn’t take pictures with me and each of my beautiful babies. Maybe it’s not too late….
s h e r r y - CUTE kids. <3 <3 (Nice new header too!! And watermark. Those are the 2 things I spy are different on your blog…)
OH. And having an ADORABLE baby fake-eat your business card is unfair marketing! It's TOO cute <3 Haha.
Catherine Santos - huggable,kissable soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cute! lovely pictures!
Nicole Glenn - All these baby smiles are too much! Love what you captured Mr. Sean! Your business cards never looked so delicious!
ashley folkema - I knew I was instantly going to love this post when I first read the title. And in fact, I do. What joy and love these images hold.