16/11/2020
It has literally been months since I have had a family other than my own in front of my camera.
It has been 7 months since my last birth. It has been countless missed births, including this one, and no end in sight. I have felt the heartache for my families who's stories haven't been captured.
I haven't tried to keep up appearances like Im busy or make waves for change. Ive sat back and waited patiently for this nightmare to be over and questioned if its not over what will be next for Squirrel Lane- Echuca Birth Photographer, that I honestly cant answer. This season of being a "non essential worker" has been difficult to say the least. 2020 was looking so promising, with a record number of births and fresh new babies scheduled. It has been deflating.
Along comes this beautiful family that I first met at older sisters Remi's birth. How I wish I was there to meet Master Marlow as he entered the world but visiting him in home to see the strength and love of this family unit was the next best thing. I am so proud of how Jesse and Maddi have grown as parents and people in just 19 short months. Remi is actually the most adorable little being.
Thank you Maddie & Jesse for yesterday. Its clients like you that fill my heart with the passion that started this whole journey in the first place.