Wow. It certainly has been a while, hasn't it? Well, this blog post is perfect for that exact occasion.


We watch the days, the seasons and the years pass by, trying to soak up all the memories of our jobs, special events and milestones, children, etc, not realizing how far we've come and how much has really changed. It's not until you take a second to breathe, like really truly take a deep breath, that you are able to reflect on what's behind you. And even more importantly, what is yet to come.


We all go through changes, different stages of life, different likes and dislikes, we all know that those changes are inevitable. Lately I have been reminiscing about all of my own personal choices in life and how they brought me to where I am now.


I have been trying to see the silver linings and the good that has come from my choices in life. In my past relationship, that was not always easy - there was a lot of heartache and pain. For a while I stayed focused on that pain and felt the grief of "wasted" time. However, after shifting my perspective, I was only left with the happiness of what I did gain from it. Two amazing daughters, the best a girl could ever ask for to be honest.


They always say, "Don't blink" and it typically feels so cliche. But honest to god, really, DONT BLINK. I learned a lot from the past and looking back at my own I would say the biggest thing I have learned is to stop and savor your time and moments.

How is it that we got here? Taylor was just a girl in love with a boy, and now here I am delivering her Maternity gallery. It's amazing, but it really reminds you to not take the years for granted. Seeing Taylor and Cross grow together, accomplish so many firsts and now enjoying the journey to parenthood is simply beautiful.


Each session has been a pause, a way to hold onto the pieces of time that move too quickly. To witness her journey has been an honor. It’s a reminder that photography isn’t just about preserving what we see, but about savoring what we feel — the love, the growth, the passage of time — and holding it close forever.

And then we have my Harmony, who I have watched come into her own light for the past almost decade. Watching her go from a quiet shy wee thing to a girl who knows exactly who she is and where she wants to go has blown my mind. I am so proud of her accomplishments and how far she has come since we've met and she never ceases to surprise and amaze me.


I’ve had the rare gift of seeing her journey from two perspectives — through my heart and through my lens. Giving me the ability to freeze time and reflect on how far we both have come. Each click of the shutter has been a way of honoring not just who she was in that moment, but also the beautiful woman she was becoming — one with a personality that cannot be dimmed, and a grace that brings a smile to everyone she meets. To witness her unfolding story has been the greatest privilege, and to capture it has been such a joy.


So yeah. Like I said, don't blink. Savor the fleeting moments, the intricate details, and the quiet in-betweens that make life truly beautiful.


 Thanks for reading. Love, Amanda.