06/27/2023
Why do we wait?
Why do we put off doing the things that we want to do? Sometimes it's easy to get caught up in the day to day, the hustle and bustle of life, but we should take an extra few minutes a day to plan the things we actually want to do. There are numerous times in the past when I would just put off taking my girls photos or planning my family photos because at first glance, everything can be a little overwhelming. What would we all wear? Where are we going to take photos? Do I REALLY need photos done? How will we get this scheduled with all the other crazy things we have going on this summer/fall/spring/winter?
The truth is, in the moment, everything can seem a little overwhelming and it's easy to push something off or find an excuse for why it really isn't "needed" right now. But those kids aren't getting any younger. Those milestones aren't getting any closer together. Those moments of carrying your baby, holding their hand, being the their whole world.... those moments are getting closer and closer to being "the last time" -- one of those poems that I have always hung onto. There are moments of childhood where you just look at your little one and think "gosh please just stay little" those are the little moments that speak to you to slow down, love harder, be happier, be present. Just the other day, my 9 year old fell asleep on the couch and it was at that moment that I went to pick her up and realized I couldn't carry her up the stairs to her bed. She had gotten too big and too heavy. What I wouldn't give to be able to go back and realize that it was going to be the last time I carried her to her bed. The last time she wasn't too heavy for me.
One thing I have though, are those photos. I cling to those moments that were captured of our family when I held my babies in my arms. When we gave airplane rights and could swing them between mom and dad. When you could put your little girl up on your shoulders. It brings me so much joy to capture these memories for the families I work with! To know you have these moments to cherish and remember for years to come, makes my heart so happy!
You can see more of this family sessions on the blog here: https://www.heavensentphoto.com/blog/holmgren-northwest-iowa-family-photographer/
If you have yet to book your family photos with me, consider this your sign. I have a few spots remaining for family sessions this fall and I would love to capture your babies with you! Please reach out via my website or send me a message to get on my books ASAP.
XOXO
Brittnie
