For those that came before us sent a gift from up above…
Whanau they surround us…cover us in love…
A baby boy filled with light to bring us hope & joy…
Our newest love safe in our arms, we love you little boy…
Connection brings us together on this special day…
And those that now will guide us…watch on from far away.
There are moments in life that the universe has plans bigger than we can understand…moments that bring people together that are more than just coincidence. Today’s beautiful family ended up in my studio in one of those moments & I am so grateful we were brought together. So many people in heaven…babies, mother’s, husbands and children led us to each other and today I had the immense honour of capturing beautiful memories for them. We were meant to meet.
Today I had the most darling little man in the studio…seriously lips for days…the most gorgeous honey coloured hair…and the squishiest cheeks you’ve ever seen. He brought his Mumma, Papa and Grandmother to the studio and we got to capture divine images for this family to treasure for ever and even help heal a few broken hearts in the process.
World…Meet Manawa-Toa…he’s new here.x.Now when I said the best lips…am I right?
When Manawa-Toa’s Mumma asked if she could bring this stunning Maori Korowai made especially for his Grandpa who is watching over him from heaven, I just knew we had to capture some special magic. We did a few different set ups to honour this beautiful family piece.
Mumma chose a stunning gallery of natural neutral creams, browns and greys…look at this little snuggle bug.
Look at those little piggies…
The best hair which still looked just as adorable with a little bonnet on…
Just chillin…
The stunning details in the Korowai are so special…
I don’t know that it gets any sweeter than this little man…
He was seriously so chill…just happy to lay back and hang out…
Little man you are the greatest gift…
And our last image of the day…Mumma wasn’t sure about getting in photo’s today but I just knew in my heart we had to capture this image…she later told me that the Korowai belonged to her father who passed away a few years ago. I know he was wrapping his arms around these two today.
Universe…you are all I can think for making today happen…for us bringing together.x.