MamaCta!

Again, OMG!!! I love her too. I want to hang on to those moments too. C1 and C2 grew up so fast, it seems. I am glad Baby C is here and we get to do it again. So cute! I like untraditional shots and this is cool.

Oh my! and what a beautiful shot you took... she looks like a doll with those heart shaped lips. What a sweetheart!

A great idea for a closeup... lovely!

What a fun closeup!

So cute. There is nothing better in life than baby cheeks ;0)

What a sweet picture. Those lips look like a doll's.

She's so adorable. What yummy cheeks, I can see why you like to kiss on her.

Noah is to the point where he likes to refuse kisses. It's sad for me because I know his baby cheeks will go away soon enough, lol!

Very nice theme. Close ups are awesome. Good for jewelry photography too :)

mama c,

every day is a gift with our children, isn't it?

my wife and i are reliving our youth as we babysit our grandson 4 days per week. i watch Ollie all day and love his smile.

cheers,

gord h.

So cute! I need a camera like that! My photos are always terrible...

I love this picture, but please alow me first to take exception to your use of the phrase, "pretending I'm a photographer."

I've never believed that photography - or any other art, for that matter - is about meeting a certain bar of competence or having a certain title or pedigree. For me, it's all about getting out there and being in the moment, and using the results to share your world with others. Hopefully in the process, we can also inspire folks.

The more I see your work, the more I realize you reflect that spirit to a tee. You're out there, you're sharing, and your technical chops can more than hold their own.

This pic, for example, is wonderful. And the way you describe it - wanting to remember the details forever - hits my parent's soul very deeply. This is why I started Thematic Photographic and why I so very much enjoy the community that's grown around it. Thank you for getting it.

Thanks everyone, for the sweet comments about my little "babe". I just love to take pictures of her.

And thank you Carmi, for the extremely thoughtful response to my photo. I always look forward the feedback you give.

I don't mean to belittle myself when I say "pretending to be a photographer". It's just that I feel like a kid at play! And it feels great. Which is the way we all should feel when creating art, or anything else. Using our God-given creativity should bring us joy. I think you put it best with your phrase, "photographic happiness!"

Anyhow, I'm very pleased with the results. I'm also very happy to join in the Thematic Photographic community!

-Clara

That is just PICTURE PERFECT! look at those pudgy cheeks!!! makes me wanna pinch!!! so cute! Ok good thing I don't have your baby here or I'll be all over him with kisses!

this is so cute! And you will cherish the close up when she's grown..I miss the pudgy cheeks and pudgy fingers. They grow way too fast.

All of your photography is awesome! You have a great eye! I've missed so many posts while I've been busy. So I'm having a lot of fun looking around :)