DOUBLE TAKE - PART 1

They say that having a child makes you rediscover the world. I think that's true on many levels. For one, you start to see the potential danger that can lurk just around the corner, but on a more joyful note you also take notice of things that perhaps you would not have previously observed.

My son, like many boys, has a fascination with rocks and stones, so on a recent outing I took special note of the different rocks and stones, but also the textures and patterns they create. As parents we've all bought touch n' feel books to help our kids understand the different textures, but take a moment on your next outing and you will see them all around you.

The following images were taken in one location and there were plenty more textures around.

A DAY ON THE FARM

With the current economic crisis everyone talks about getting back to basics. I recently had the pleasure of spending a day on a farm following a lovely couple and their boys as they enjoyed picking their own fruits and vegetables and seeing the farm animals.

It was both a fun day and an educational day, as the mother taught the children about healthy eating and respecting the land. She was rewarded at the end of the day when her eldest son declared "Mom, I'm a farmer." The youngest was more into the animals and the dirt, but a great day was had by all.

I had previously photographed them for family portraits, so I thank them for giving me the opportunity to document this wonderful day.


I was inspired by this and have decided that THOMPSON and SPRING photography will start to offer half days and full days of "A day in the life of..." That way families can have beautiful photo-journalistic photos of everyday and memorable moments to look back upon. I will be posting the details of this package soon to the main website.