This time of year I am always, always swamped with work. Just as the accountant has the tax deadlines looming, so photographers have Christmas and all the images that need to be delivered before then. So work is busy, plus there’s just life with 5 kids, add to that 17 birthdays in our immediate related family in August, back to school in September, Thanksgiving, Halloween, etc. This year we added moving to that list of just busy-ness. Seriously, I end up SO behind on personal photographs.
But I made myself a promise a long time ago that I would always do my absolute best to keep up with my kids birthday dates. Our special, much anticipated date where I get to photograph them one on one and then take them out for a Timmies treat. They help me stick to that promise by harassing me constantly, asking when we are going on said date. I don’t always get to editing them quickly, sometimes it takes months, but I want to blog them every year with a note from me to them on what they are like at this age. I don’t journal, never kept baby books, my memories are all locked up in images. Images that bring back floods of memories that I cherish so much.
This year, Eden turned 8. She is just the most beautiful girl, I wish she could see herself through my eyes. She’s not concerned with her looks at all but she doesn’t have a ton of confidence. Sometimes I wonder if that’s because her vision wasn’t always great and we didn’t know. She is always looking to hold my hand, nervous and uncertain in new situations. She is the most loving of our children, full of affection for all of us. Hugs and snuggles and special cards and presents abound. She is thoughtful and kind, incredibly smart and an avid reader. She has a pure heart, innocent and sweet. She also possesses a joy that I just don’t see in many people. It shines from her eyes, it overflows from her heart through to her body. She simply cannot be excited without jumping up and down and giggling. It’s the most beautiful thing to see. Eden, you are God’s special princess. I pray that you may always know His love and that you lean on Him all your life. Love, Mumma
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As an artist, Tamsen’s primary goal is to create imagery for each of her clients that takes their breath away. She consistently captures in her imagery the excitement and wonder of pregnancy and those perfect and unique details that make your child your own. Specializing in maternity, newborn, & baby portraits, her style is natural, simple, & organic. From her home-based studio in Vineland, she serves all of the Niagara area & beyond (including Stoney Creek, Burlington, Aldershot, Mount Hope, Hamilton, Ancaster, Dundas).
If you are expecting a new baby in the Niagara area, I would love to talk to you about creating a collection of natural and organic maternity and newborn portraits. Please contact me to begin planning your organic portrait session.
