It has been all go here the past few days, and... Jack has started properly walking! Exciting times! He took his first step all the way back when he was 11 months, and after a couple of falls and knocks, he decided he would crawl for a bit longer, until last night that is. He hasn't stopped since. I am so proud I could burst! His little Clarkes first walking shoes (see top photo) should take some of the credit for his achievement. They have helped to keep him steady during his first wobbly steps, which in turn has helped rebuild his confidence. I have to admit though, aesthetically, I much prefer his baby converse.
My camera and I have been inseparable recently. I have been taking it everywhere, so I have added a couple of outdoor, candid shots, in addition to the usual backdrop portrait. Also, my lovely husband, who is a professional illustrator by trade, gave me the most wonderful Mother's Day gift on Sunday. He created and framed this beautiful portrait of Jack. If you like his style, and you're interested in seeing more of his fantastic work, he blogs too. You can catch him here.
wow what an amazing gift!! that's such a wonderful drawing!
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful drawing. I love the first picture too..it captures his personality well.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots!!
ReplyDeleteWe are having a black and white photo contest over at my blog.
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You really should enter the black and white shot on this post!
I love the one with the flower in the background.
ReplyDeleteAmazing.... every picture and then the drawing... beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love his outfit in the first shot--he's so stylish! And your husband is so very talented; what a lovely gift! :D
ReplyDeleteGreat shots, and what a fabulous drawing!
ReplyDeleteEvery now and then I find blogs I just love on a hop. You have the cutest baby boy AND the cutest blog!! <3 it! Def. following along...Mae www.AugustMagnolia.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute blog your baby is so sweet and you are lucky to be able to draw its a skill i would love.
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower from the hop and would love it if you had time to visit my blog in the uk at
www.jollyjillys.blogspot.com
Beautiful photos and drawing.
ReplyDeleteRegards and best wishes
you take such great shots!!! love them! capturing each moment with camera in hand! love it! x
ReplyDeleteWhat exciting times and beautifully captured.
ReplyDeleteI love how Clarks take first shoe picture and give you a little card with the details on.
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What a wonderful gift to receive on Mothers Day! Thanks for dropping by Erika's Wordless Wednesday
ReplyDeleteYour photos are wonderful...especially the black and white one...but your husband’s sketch/illustration/portrait of your son is out of this world Oh, to be so talented. My dream job would be to be an artist. To be that creative would be heavenly. genie
ReplyDeleteAwesome photos of a delightful topic ~ He IS adorable ~thanks ~ namaste, Carol ^_^
ReplyDeleteabsolutely precious!
ReplyDeleteStumbled onto your blog via the blog hop and just wanted to show you some blog luv! def enjoyed this post new follower! :)
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your pics always looks amaaaaazing.
ReplyDeleteYAY!! Love them.
ReplyDeleteYou have a such a sweet boy and that drawing is wonderful. I so wish I had that talent. I found you through doing a follow along party and when I visited a blog, I then found you and glad I did. I am your newest follower. Hope you can visit and follow along as well.
ReplyDelete~Mel
craftymeldesigns.com
Awesome photo of your boy!
ReplyDeleteI love when babies are at that age, teetering on their first steps. Magic!
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What a beautiful portrait! And yay for walking!
ReplyDeleteadorable!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Love your blog
ReplyDelete~Jennifer
Beautiful portrait - he has talent! :-)
ReplyDeleteThis post brought tears to my eyes - what a wonderfully precious moment caught and shared. As for the portrait ... all I can say is WOW. And WOW again. I bet you cried for joy when you got it.
ReplyDeleteSo cute - diggin' those green socks!
ReplyDeleteI love his face in the first picture, he looks vaguely annoyed and disapproving of what is going on. Priceless.
ReplyDeleteMollyxxx
Ummm, wow on the portrait by your husband, just beautiful! And my daughter who will be 17 soon....I can vividly remember her first steps!! : )
ReplyDeleteLove the black and white photo and also the drawing your husband made. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a truly gorgeous little boy, his eyes in that black and white shot are most striking.
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are always so great and he is such a gorgeous model ;)
ReplyDeleteI thought I was a follower but I realised I wasnt so ye, New follower now x x
Awww what a little cutie!
ReplyDeletethat is such a awesome picture ur husband is really talented. new follower x
ReplyDeletewow that picture is awesome your husband is really talented. love your pics. new follower
ReplyDeleteHow absolutely precious! So glad you joined the Finagle a Foto challenge this week!!
ReplyDeleteWow. what a lovely amazing gift! You both a super talented!!
ReplyDeleteThanks a bunch for linking up w/ us for Finagle a Foto!!
I just LOOOVE him.. How aorable.. I absolutely LOVE this shot.. Super cute and just darling.. Thanks SO much for joining our challenge this week, ONE of MY FAV!!!!!!!!!!.. ;))
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the walker! What a big step. That portrait by your husband is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining in Photo Feedback again. :)
This is very nice shot. I love the lighting and I love the extra shadows on the floor. It really gives the photo more of a story. My only suggestion would be for a tighter crop, or maybe a horizontal image instead of vertical. There is a lot of empty space around him. Beautiful capture.
Hi there,
ReplyDeleteStopping in from Photo Feedback. What a lovely portrait. He's adorable and I love his eyes. I think this is a great capture. I like your composition and soft tones. My only suggestion would be to maybe crop in tighter at the bottom and left and leave the negative space up top and to the right to emphasize his smallness. Or perhaps, like Kim offered, try a horizontal shot. It's a beautiful pic though. Nice work!!