09/01/2026
Things I’ve learned in my first month of motherhood and how they relate to photography (a stream of consciousness).
Time really is a thief. It’s not just a cliche. Every moment, every new little milestone is so fleeting. Even when you’re intentionally so, so present.
Take the pictures.
There’s no such thing as too many photos. Even if there’s a mess in the background.
And let me tell you, I’m loving my new ability to embrace this. My camera roll used to be so aesthetic and well maintained. Now it’s just stacked full of imperfect moments that I can’t stop looking back at.
Even the ordinary becomes meaningful.
The moments in the hospital where he was just laying there sleeping, nothing particularly exciting happening… do you know how long I’ve stared at those photos since??
Taking photos feels more important than ever.
Oh, and apparently elopements and adventure racing have been training me for parenthood this whole time. 😂 Doing demanding things with little rest? Turns out I WAS way more prepared for this than I thought.
I’m already seeing things so differently, and I have a feeling this season of life is going to have a pretty big impact on the way I photograph people, too.
In the best way.
