Beach Photo Shoot

It is always a nerve wracking experience, to work on creating something. The feeling of accomplishment at the end, however, makes it all worth it.
This family was wonderful to work with, and even though the day got cooler towards the end, the experience and the photographs are filled with the warm cozy feeling of home, family.
I thank them for choosing me in creating these wonderful memories.

Beyond the alphabet

You are on your way

To a future

That although unknown

Is full of dreams

And hope

The pieces of a puzzle

Are scattered

Still being made

They will come together

In chunks, step by step

There are gaps

Many gaps

In your learning

But you have arrived

And you are showing up

We'll be there for you

In good and bad

Both must co-exist

But you will find your way

Just like we did

© Maria Mastrogiuseppe - 2014

And then you were five

There were long winter days,

Waiting for you

The body coped ok

We couldn’t wait to see you

And then, there you were

Your tiny presence, amazed

Being weighed and checked

Every hour, needing care

Our house evolved

First nappies, then toys

Fluffy animals, dolls

Every room, was yours

Before our eyes you grow up

A schoolgirl in true form

Readers, pencils

and homework all-round

It’s challenging and exciting

To see you like this

Learning, experiencing

Life at five years of age.

© Maria Mastrogiuseppe - 2014

The learning curve

It's been a busy and magical week; the start of our first school year!
There's lots to do, for our child as well as us (mostly paperwork!).
We are glad we took the week off to be on 'standby'; doing our best to make sure the transition goes smoothly; but the emotions are overwhelming and there's been a couple of hard mornings.

I can appreciate how she feels: small, overloaded with information and noise, and sometimes lost. But she takes deep breaths and holds on; that makes us proud as we know she will embrace the learning. The experience of failing and learning never stops, overcoming your fears takes practice and we see the rewards all around.

Recently I've been calling her 'baby girl' more often, perhaps the nostalgia of not having a little baby around the house anymore. The feelings every parent goes through I'm sure. But it is amazing to watch and experience this little person gain her independence and the knowledge she needs to survive. I too am learning from her everyday.

Forth Year

I abandoned this blog for a long time, however I feel I can still rescue it!

It is now 2013 and our lives are about to change dramatically.
Out little girl will be 4 in March and I'm about to embark in Photography.
I'm scared and excited at the same time.
I think that if this business takes off I'll be able to have a better life/ work balance.
We are also about to move into our new home! 18 months in the making!

Be well.