Awwwww

A dear, long time friend of mine had her first baby on Saturday, a girl. The little peanut made a quick entrance into the world weighing in at 6lbs 1oz. The new mom has been apart of my life ( and my families) for 15 years ish. She was always at our place or we (my sister and I) were at her place. The years have seen us head in different directions but the friendship always picks up without missing a step.

Natasha had a dentist appointment in Edmonton this week so I was hoping she might be up for a quick visit. I told her I would have my whole crew with me (giving the new mom an easy out) but she still insisted we come over.

So off we went for a cuddle and visit with the new mom and baby. I took my camera along as their were other members of my family anxious awaiting to see this baby. I got some nice shots of baby Isla and had somewhat of a visit (though interrupted with 5 kids in the room). Baby Isla is an absolute doll, who to me looks like her Auntie. The new mom is doing wonderfully and looks great. She is breastfeeding which is also going very well. She is completely and totally smitten with her daughter. It amazes me how a tiny being can grab your heart and fill your soul with a tiny glance or gentle touch. Precious little blessings....

When I got home on Tuesday I forwarded some of the photos to the new mom and her mom. I got home tonight from meetings to find this in my inbox from the grandmother:

They are beautiful Danica, what a gift they are to me. You have a "way" to capture uniqueness.

When you are thinking of calling yourself a photographer, accolades like that make you believe that just maybe you can do this. I am so glad and honored to have given them some photos they may cherish many years down the line.

I would love to share the pictures however I never got permission from the mom or dad. I don't feel comfortable posting pictures of their first love, their first baby, their daughter without their prior knowledge.