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Why our children need to see us living a complete life | Galway Family Photography

Why our children need to see us living a complete life | Galway Family Photography

by Siobhan Coyne | Jun 14, 2022 | FAMILY, LIFE

If it excites you and scares you at the same time, it probably means you should do it! For the past 5 months, I have been participating in a high level photography Mastermind with Elena S. Blair Photographer, the family photographer I most admire and aspire...
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Is it vulnerability or something else? ...⁠ ⁠ Is it vulnerability or something else? ...⁠ ⁠ In my opinion, so much content on social media right now seems to be about sharing how hard just about everything is. And in particular, motherhood. ⁠ The move towards being authentic and vulnerable makes it almost unpopular to be positive and happy with your life. And to say so. ⁠ ⁠ I came across an instagram account recently of a mother, who has a significant instagram following from sharing content about how hard her life is and how her kids drive her crazy every day. I'm not just talking about a funny reel, I'm saying her entire account is dedicated to this content. ⁠ There were no words of gratitude for her children, just resentment and inconvenience (that's the vibe I took from the content). ⁠ ⁠ I thought "Who are you doing this for?". Has the desire to become insta famous overridden the instinct as a parent to protect your children?". And on that, my next thought was "Would you be happy showing this content to your children when they get older?". I'm guessing the answer would be NO. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ If you get to put healthy children to bed each night in a warm home, you've won the lottery of life. There are so many women who desperately long for a noisy house of children, or to be able to say their children are healthy and well. ⁠ ⁠ I am all for being real and true. And if someone is opening up and doing it from a place of service, to truly help others then the intention is pure and it will no doubt be received that way. But complaining (my pet peeve) and over-sharing with the agenda of being SEEN as being vulnerable is not authentic or real at all. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ If we share every facet of our lives with the world and social media, is anything sacred? ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Do you agree or disagree? Do you have anything to add? I'd love to hear some thoughts on this. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠S x⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #motherhoodrising #parenting #mumlife #parenthood #toddlerlife #growthmindset #boundaries #dowhatsrightnotwhatstrending #motherhood #mumtribeireland #mumtalks
⁠People love to ask this question.....⁠ ⁠ Wh ⁠People love to ask this question.....⁠ ⁠ What if my home is not big enough or Pinterest worthy for in-home newborn and family sessions? ⁠ ⁠ My answer; The home you have is perfect, because that is your sanctuary. The place you have raised your babies in and where most of their memories take place. ⁠ ⁠ My aim with lifestyle newborn photography is not to make this season of your life look picture perfect, but to show you just how beautiful it all is, just as it is. ⁠ ⁠ Here are a few reasons for choosing an in-home session: ⁠ ⁠ 🌱 Your home is your most familiar environment, for you and your children. Families are usually most comfortable and relaxed in their own home ⁠ 🌱 You cannot replicate the character in your home any where else ⁠ 🌱Leaving the house with a baby or small children is no easy task. This way, you don't have to. I come to you ⁠ 🌱 You don't have to contend with Irish weather ⁠ 🌱 Your house may change over the years, but your children will always have the memories of their home at this moment in time ⁠ 🌱 Your photos will feel authentically you. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Lifestyle newborn sessions are all about capturing what it feels like, not what a baby looks like. ⁠ ⁠ Want to know more or interested in a newborn / family session with me, I'd love for you to get in touch. Send me a DM or get in touch via my website (link above). ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #newbornphotographer #newbornsession #newbornphotoshoot #familyphotographergalway #newbornphotographergalway #lifestylefamilyphotography #lifestylenewbornphotography #documenttheirdays #familyphotosforthefuture
You are the heart of your family. It all starts w You are the heart of your family. It all starts with you. You are their reason for being, and they yours. ⁠ I won't take family photos without you. YOU are my reason. I do this work for you. For you to be seen, understood and appreciated for all the work you do. ⁠ My goal is for you to see yourself as lovingly as your children see you. For you to feel everything in the moment so that when you see your photos, you will remember what it felt like. And that feeling will stay with you forever. ⁠ ⁠ #motherhoodunplugged #lovemom #galwayphotographer #familyphotographergalway #barnawoods #outdoorfamilyphotos #muintearasloop #lifestylephotography #familyphotos #familyphotoshoot
“Winter is a season of recovery and preparation” - Paul Theroux. The closing of a year and the opening of a new one always brings about reflection and pause for me. A chance to look back at what I did well and where I went wrong. After all, that’s where the growth comes from. If any of you know the Year Compass booklet, you will appreciate the value of taking the time to complete it. If you don’t know about it, go to https://yearcompass.com and you can download and print the 2023 one for free. It can take some time to complete, so carving out some alone time is required. But trust me, it’s worth it. It will show you all you have to be grateful for, all the life events that took place in the last year that you might have skipped over and also the biggest lessons. I love looking back at previous ones seeing how far I have come and the life lessons learnt along the way 🙌 Let me know if you have ever done this or would like to try 👇 #reflecting #journaling #newyear #intentionsetting #lovemyjob #intentionsfor2023 #galwayphotographer
@elftowngalway really pull out all the stops 🎅 @elftowngalway really pull out all the stops 🎅 Winter Wonderland in Galway 🎄
That’s a wrap 🎁 #galwayfamilyphotographer #g That’s a wrap 🎁 #galwayfamilyphotographer #galwayphotographer #christmasminisessions #christmas2022 #givethegiftofmemoriesthischristmas

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