This morning Isabella asked me if she could borrow my iPhone. She said she wanted to set up all her stuffed animal friends and take photos of them. My heart melted as she asked me this. I know she sees me take many photos throughout each day and one of our favorite things to do is look at all our daily pictures together while snuggling on the couch and talking about what we did.
So when she asked if she could take the wheel I couldn't hand her my iPhone fast enough. I was so happy that she wanted to document parts of her day and those that were special to her in this way. While giving my phone to her, Mia needed my attention (read: melting down). I asked Isabella if she was okay without me for a bit. She said she was and I took Mia in the other room to give her some space.
After lunch Isabella asked if I would take a photo of her sitting with her turtle friend. It was then that I noticed the pictures from her photo shoot. They gave me pause. In her images I could feel what she was seeing. I could practically hear her three-year old thought process as she set up her shots. I think she has a beautiful eye for composition and I wonder if it is a gift she would like to continue exploring for herself.
I helped her choose some fun filters and asked if she would be okay if I shared her first photos here with you. She said yes. I also decided to give her my old Canon Digital Elph so she can take all the photos her sweet heart desires. I look forward to many mother and daughter photo walks together.
oh my heart. set up her stuffed animals and take photos of them? holy cuteness.
Posted by: Hayley Egan | July 21, 2011 at 02:16 AM
Um...this is the sweetest thing ever. :)
Posted by: Nicole | July 21, 2011 at 11:34 AM
A three year old took these photos? Wow. You have a talented wee girl there.
Posted by: Anne-Marie | July 21, 2011 at 05:19 PM
My heart is bursting with love for this story, and for the two of you.
Posted by: Roxanne | July 21, 2011 at 08:24 PM
oh my goodness this fills my heart full of joy. love this!
Posted by: liz | July 21, 2011 at 10:01 PM
I love this!!!!!!!! Yay Bella!
Posted by: Tina | July 21, 2011 at 10:47 PM
it is amazing how they see every little detail?! Kellen asked for my camera about 2 years ago (he is 4 and a half now) and i also, had to stop and look at the photos. And they are not scared to take a picture of the sky, behind them, or right below them. they literaly just look, point and shoot. We can truly learn from them. We try too hard i think...heehee. xx
Posted by: linni | July 22, 2011 at 02:37 AM
Love this and the perspective of the photos. I did this with my grand-niece once and was amazed at the photos. Especially several close ups of her wide open mouth. ;)
Posted by: Trisha | July 22, 2011 at 10:32 AM
When I looked at these yesterday I thought, how adorable.
When I looked today and saw the placements, I thought architect?, engineer?, some sort of space job that hasn't been thought of yet?
I see talent, but with you and Jimmy as parents...What else could I think?
Posted by: Windylindy | July 22, 2011 at 10:40 AM
That first pic of the stuffed animal is precious. Very cool angle, coming from a toddler! I collect everything stuffed animals!
Posted by: Elizabeth Smith | November 28, 2011 at 02:20 PM