The first time in momma-hood

Hello there [and happy november, by the way]! It's been quite a busy month, so I haven't had much spare time to write any interesting stuff on the blog --not that there's been much of it anyway. BUT, I've been working on this post for the a few days now and I'm super happy photos are finally ready to share with you guys. Although it's been hectic these past couple of weeks (school and all), there have been a few silver linings. One of them definitely was having the chance to [photo]shoot my friend Wendy who is 30 weeks in her first pregnancy. We had planned the shoot months before (well, talked about it really), but never really got around to set down an official date and time for it. She was moving apartments, busy being a wife, and I was, well, keeping up with college and life. I had sort of given up of the idea, but on short notice and planning, the date for the shoot was suddenly "tomorrow!". Wendy's mom and family organized a nice baby shower for her last Friday and we agreed (the night before) to shoot the photos earlier that day. Funny thing I didn't even have a camera to work with, but I was all in for it. Consequently, of course, I managed to borrow a camera (thank goodness) from a close friend, who basically entrusted me their life with it. (and I can't thank you enough, Shesh)

The day of the shoot I arrived at Wendy's parent's home where the baby shower and photo setting would take place. I had such a fun time doing her makeup and loved that we had a much needed girl talk. We shot for about an hour and a half and then ran short on time because forgetful mom-to-be let her memory slip from the fact she had a doctor's appointment that afternoon. I wasn't surprised. I drove the girl to the clinic afterwards and even that was an epic adventure. (summary: she wouldn't stop sucking on some homemade merengue from a plastic bag on our way, her [ear] doctor was a funny gal, and turns out Wendy had hearing problems in her left ear because of a huge (and gross) wax accumulation. I saw it. And she took it home with her.) 

Regardless, I did take some beautiful photos of Wendy, and baby Isaac in the belly.  Photographing pregnancy and trying to capture the essence of motherhood in every shot is a beautiful thing to do and experience. It was the first time for me in very long to have a camera in hands and be free to do what I'd feel like, and also my very first time shooting a pregnant woman. I'm so glad it happened to be for my beautiful friend, and that she allowed me the chance to do so. The intimacy and beauty of maternity is in no doubt one of the most unique and special things to live through as a woman. I'm grateful to have had a small sneak peak into it, and I look forward to meeting this wonderful blessing in person next February! 

These below are some of my favorite shots, and I hope you guys enjoy eyeing them as much as I did taking them. At last, I'd like to send my best regards to Wendy and her husband Jorge who are currently in the U.S. waiting for Isaac's arrival. All of this is, of course, for you guys! Congratulations on this new stage of your lives. God bless you three enormously. 

xx. J