Melissa is one of the many women all over the country who have parents who have decided to settle down and retire in Rockport, Texas. Over the years, more and more of my clients have been sweet families who are vacationing in the Coastal Bend, and becoming their photographer has been so fun.
Over Easter weekend, my client's family and one of her sister's family came together to visit their mama and I was loving capturing their little reunion.
From Melissa
"The session was wonderful - I love that Mae was flexible enough for us to split it into two locations and times so we got different feels. She was also open enough to include other family members, which made some of the images even more special. Rockport is the best of small town Americana. My favorite time to visit is the 4th of July...people literally walk from their homes to gather as a community and watch the fireworks as a community. It struck me a few years ago that not much has probably changed in decades. Rockport is a welcome change from the hustle of day to day in the city. I also love that my parents have retired there. They are making it home and I know my kids will make memories that last a lifetime."
"Mae captured my moment in motherhood. When I look at my photos I see Laughter...peace...and a tiny bit of stress when we weren't all cooperating at the same time. Everything is hard about being a parent, but I am not sure it has much to do with age. I try not to take the joy out of being a parent by second guessing every decision or measuring every milestone. I have more than my fair share of blessings. I do not take that for granted. I am so much more patient that I ever was before. I do not let the little things at home stress me out...spilled milk - no big deal, broken glass - just a thing, etc. I was also able to spend my 20s and early 30s collecting passport stamps and building my career. I don't think there is right or ready time to be a mom, but being "advanced maternal age" worked for me.
"Thank you, Mae, for allowing me to consider my motherhood journey. It sounds cliché, but right now we are...busy. I have a very full time corporate job and try my best to harmonize being a mother and wife. I don't get it right every day, but I love those babies. My goal is to make like less "busy." These images will be framed in our house for sure. I love that Austen was laughing and Heston was both serious and laughing while running. That is him. I know I will cherish these when my babies are grown.
Thank you, Humble family, for sharing the love of your family with me.
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