The first stage of life is so precious. The days all roll into one, you haven’t had much sleep and suddenly this little person who you’ve been counting down the days to meet is finally here. You find yourself all consumed by love, busily changing nappies, and cuddled up feeding. Your heart warms when you get a smile or hear a sweet sound. Sure, it’s tiring but you wouldn’t have it any other way.
I love to be invited into that newborn bubble. To capture moments that perhaps would otherwise be missed in the craziness. To photograph not only the baby but the siblings, the parents, the home. To preserve those memories. To help the parents that snap photos on their iPhone, only to realise later that they weren’t in any of the images.
I had the pleasure of documenting the Hedges family at their home last week. I met baby Pierce and big brother Quinn. I spent some time in the nursery watching the day unfold with this family of four. It was an honour.
Swaddle: The Cot Club
