Micah

I’ve known Jo & Chris since 2004 when I was expecting Kyra and they were expecting their first son, Zack. Zack was born a very sick little boy and when he was 9 months old, lost his long and difficult battle and passed away. It was so tragic, he’d fought so hard and smiled his cheeky golden smile through it all. We attended Zack’s funeral and witnessed their agony and grief which was heartwrenching. What struck me was how tiny the white coffin was and how sweet and innocent Zack’s stuffed elephant looked next to all the flowers.

Jo and Chris have since had the cherubic Caitlyn (look at those adorable angelic curls!) and more recently welcomed their second son, Micah into the world. I was very honoured when they asked me to capture a family portrait of them. Caitie was very determined NOT to have her photo taken, and so it made for a high-energy session that involved swatting at balloons and then snapping photos with one hand. We went through a fair few balloons, a few crocodile tears, lots of cajoling and bribery! Micah was adorable, slept a little for me and we managed to capture a couple of images with Zack’s elephant as well.

 

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Posted by Netra on Jul 20th 2009 | baby - child - family - photography
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  1. Sam Pearce posted the following on July 20, 2009 at 5:18 am.

    Oh, he is gorgeous! Congratulations. No baby can ever replace one who has been lost, but I know that he will bring so much joy into thier lives and heal just a little bit more their broken hearts. Great job Netra, and isn’t Caitlyn looking so gorgeous! I love that third photo, she is lovely.

  2. syl posted the following on July 20, 2009 at 7:08 am.

    I just love the family hug shot!…I think the way it was captured makes them look like a whole and the focus is on them with nothing around..I love it! I’m so glad this family is able to celebrate better times and I can just see how fulfilling it is for you Netra to be part of that and capture it so well might I add. :)

  3. Meaghan Cook posted the following on July 20, 2009 at 10:16 am.

    What a beautiful family! Those curls are amazing. Wonderful photos to capture a really special time in their lives.

  4. Susan D'Arcy posted the following on July 20, 2009 at 10:55 am.

    Gorgeous netra! Nothing like a sweet sleeping newborn! Love the little ones curls too, so cute!

  5. Jo Ashworth posted the following on July 20, 2009 at 12:28 pm.

    I love the first image of bubby Micah with his big brother’s elephant, so touching. A very special family memory you have captured Netra.

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