Children have an affinity for being in the moment. They see the world in front of them and wonder at the miracles of what they see. Let's let them play, discover and experience where they are, and who they are. All we need to do as parents and care givers is to provide a rich environment for them to explore.
I still remember that first moment, when I discovered that I was pregnant, with my first child. I stared at at that positive reading on the pee stick and felt a door open into a world of unknowns. It was exciting, scary and beautiful all in one breath. The journey of motherhood is one of challenges, beauty, much learning and self-discovery. I would not change it for a minute.
Here is to Xan, mother of Jake and mother of the little being growing within. You are a wonderful mother Xan. It was a pleasure photographing you and your beautiful family.
Introducing a new sport called Apple Jumping. It consists of jumping over a hurtle (a human), while catching a ripe, red apple dangling from a tree. Demonstration below.
Getting Ready...
Locking with Target...
Jumping over Libby, Reaching...
Score!!!
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Maternity and Newborn portfolio session at a complementary price of $199. Each session includes an 8 X 10 and lots of fun.
After much contemplation, I have changed my business name from Annie Bananie to Annie Boudreau. It is very exciting to be signing my photographs with my given name.. I am proud of my Boudreau heritage and what it means to me. To me it shows my Francophone, and Acadian routes.
My father loved photography and I now carry his torch. I have had a camera in my hands, since I was sixteen years old. At the age of twenty, I worked at the Zellers Photolab in Ottawa. I developed film photos in one of those big Kodak machines. Later, I travelled through South East Asia and took boxes upon boxes of film photography. Once my children arrived they became my subjects and later my daycare children. In these last two years, I have decided to take my photography to the next level. Armoured with my 5d Mark 11, I am giving photo sessions to expectant mothers, newborns, babies and families. I am having the time of my life. I am learning so much and working hard, but it doesn't feel like work. It feels like joy. Every photoshoot makes me happy! Seriously, I love taking photos, and the process of delivering prints, and products of babies and families fulfills me.
Thanks for checking in and if you are interested in a photo session, please contact me.
Squirt some natural soap in a cup, fill up with water and allow children to blow through a straw. A bubble eruption will occur, followed by squeals of laughter. So simple and yet so fun.
I love Newborn photography
On Tuesday morning, I had the honour of photographing a brand new little being to this spinning Earth. He was born at home to beautiful parents and a big sister. I loved our session together. Fox (baby's name) was a darling. He was 10 days old and was the perfect model. I was able to keep him asleep for some beautiful shots, and I left that shoot on a high. I cannot get over how much fun it is to photograph young families and provide them with beautiful memories.
For myself, my children have grown to be 15 and 12 and I love looking at their photos of when they were tiny. I cannot believe that so much time has gone by and that time keeps ticking.
“He who is served is limited in his independence.”, My work with children agrees with this quote from Dr. Maria Montessori. When children are provided with a safe environment, the time and patience to accomplish a task at their skill level, they feel successful and gain confidence.
When we continuously do things for toddlers, we give them the message that they are incapable of the independence that they crave. When we commit to guiding them towards putting on their own shoes, their own clothing, etc.. we are showing them love and the gift of independence. With each accomplishment their self-confidence builds and grows. This includes not intervening when they are struggling with a task. Often, when we see our children struggling with something, we jump in and do it for them. Take a step back and let your child figure it out and learn to ask for help. When a child faces a challenge they learn to be resourceful and become confident in their capacity to problem solve.
Toddler's naturally want to do things for themselves. They often say: "I can do it by myself!", and they are right, they can. Let's let them. Let's be confident in their abilities. Let's guide them towards independence. Let's take a step back and give them the space to learn and explore what they are capable of. Instead of coming to their rescue let's teach them the skill of asking for help, when they need it. At home, at daycare, at school, we can set up their environment to facilitate their independence. This is true for children of all ages.
Let them:
Cook
Get Dressed
Clean up after a meal
Clean their room
Tidy up toys
Clean/Sweep/Dust
Do laundry
A child is learning how the world works and enjoys being an active participant in it.
Please remember that Sunday May 14th is Mother's Day. Mommy cooks for me, and takes really good care of me. I love her so much and want your help to show her, how much. Together we can give her love, make her feel nurtured, and blessed. How about we let her sleep in, make her breakfast, do the dishes, and give her space to breathe. Don't worry Father's Day is soon to come and you will have a turn to feel how special you are. In fact, although I don't know how to express it, I love you both everyday and always am grateful for what you and mom bring to my life.
Thank You!
