I spent Saturday afternoon with my favorite entertainment, my 17 month old daughter. I love photographing her, not so much for the portraits, but for the memory of making them.

jorja and the wartermelon

This portrait concept began with her love of watermelon. She never ceases to entertain us while we are eating around the dinner table, but for some reason, watermelon tends to make her giggle even more. Maybe it’s the sugar; maybe it’s the fact that she can squish it in between her little fingers – Heaven only knows.

During this shoot, she was able to do something she hadn’t yet been able to do – eat as much watermelon as she wanted. The excitement was amazing to witness. As any toddler would do, she managed to get the watermelon e-v-e-r-y-w-h-e-r-e; but honestly, I didn’t mind. Even doing the watermelon stained laundry made me smile because I knew that she had the best time... at her age, she may not remember it, but I have the portraits to tell her the story someday.

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Looking back, I am so thankful that I am able to capture moments like this. It’s a reminder that as busy as we are, we need to take the time and enjoy our life; enjoy our children and let them just be kids. Remember their giggles, their expressions, their curiosity. Dig in and enjoy!

little girl eating a watermelon