People say you should avoid mixing business and friendship. That there is room for tension and expectations that can make both sides of the equation problematic. It’s probably good advice, based on oodles of collected wisdom. But I’m glad I didn’t listen. In my experience – bringing together business, passion, and friendships creates a space for some serious magic-making.
I try to approach all my clients in such a way that we develop life-long relationships. I love to photograph a baby over the course of her first year, or to watch a bride and groom travel down the path of parenthood for the first time. Capturing the lives of my clients as their families grow and change is just one of the many things that makes this job way cooler than anything else I can imagine doing. Seriously, being a family, child and baby photographer is a damn cool gig indeed.
But when the people who hire me are also dear friends – seriously folks – it’s all just that much sweeter.
Yesterday Phoebe and Tamara came by for a visit, and I got to see just how much their babies have grown. Little Naomi has turned into the most smiley, drooly bundle of beauty. Asher – having never been little – is now one seriously big boy. He is crawling, pulling up and looking for the world like he’s going to be an early walker.
I had no intention of taking any photos, but then I happened to catch a glimpse of the four of them standing out in my yard, and I just had to run for my camera. Can you blame me?
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Nope! Can’t blame you. Adorable, love that drooley baby!
Hey girl! These are so awesome! I LOVE #3. So adorable!
Asher looks just like his daddy! Such awesome pics Jeanette… as always!!
these are AWESOME!!
Love these ones!
SO FUN!! I totally agree about mixing business with friendship. It’s just so much more fun!
These are a breath of fresh air…oh my goodness, that last one is just precious
Wonderful job on these!!
These are so lovely! Your friends and their babies are gorgeous!!
Oh seriously adorable! I would love to have some images like this with my little ones!
omgosh these are all absolutely beautiful, I just love the connection and warmth in these!
I love all of them. The last one is so cute…what a precious smile
What a cutie pie! Love the mommy snug shot. Gorgeous!
I jut love these! So cute!
These are so special…beautiful shots Jeanette! I love the connections you captured, and that last one just makes me smile.
Such great emotional connections you captured. And the drooly baby made me smile BIG
What adorable children! I love the one with the tongue! Great idea to capture this family spur of the moment. Beautiful work.
It is definitely obvious why you couldn’t resist..and you definitely captured some precious moments. Adorable kids!
Ah, they’re total sweetiepies! You did a great job capturing them. I can imagine them big on the walls!
Jeanette, your photos are absolutely beautiful! I just wanted to stop by and say hello…Sarah fwded me your site and info so I can put together your Feather Report outfit. I’ll put that together in the coming weeks and give you a heads up. If you have the iPhone app, I can upload it there for you, too:) Hope you have a great weekend!!
Can’t blame you at all! Seriously sweet kiddos, and your work is gorgeous no matter how spontaneous.
Great eye contact. Love the drool shots!
Beautiful! Don’t you have a great maternity shot of Phoebe in that sweater? Those would be fun to see side by side.