Mommy in focus

I received an odd phone call one afternoon this past March from a UNC School of Journalism student who was working on a Photojournalism project and she requested me as the subject. The project was titled "Lady Liberty" and captures the essence of five professional women. The student photographer, Erin Smith, thought of me as the first-time working mother. She followed me around with her camera at my office, at Caleb's daycare, and at home. The project was extremely creative and she was so delightful and professional to work with. Just this evening I received a disk of photos from Erin in the mail. These were some of her favorites.

Caleb and I at daycare staring at a caterpillar

Playtime at daycare

Nursing baby Caleb at daycare during a lunchtime visit

Playtime at daycare

Saying goodbye at daycare

Kisses goodbye at daycare after a lunchtime visit

Feeding Caleb his big boy food at daycare

Caleb refusing getting his face wiped clean after lunch

Hubby and I preparing bottles after work

Me preparing Caleb's homemade baby food

Hubby and I devouring dinner and beers while Caleb naps at home

Happy post-bath baby

Caleb on the changing table

Caleb pulling mommy's hair while putting jammies on for bed

Kisses in the nursery

Bedtime kisses

Storytime then sleep

All photos taken by Erin Smith.