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There is a lot that’s said about parenthood. Most of it is the pretty stuff, about how you get to enjoy an adorable baby in your arms and your lives. The smile of the baby melts your heart, and their little fingers and toes are beyond cute. There is no denying that you just cannot take your eyes off them! While all this is true about parenting, there are certain truths to it that you cannot ignore. Yes, we’re talking about the difficulties of parenting. The sleepless nights, the dirty diapers, the nighttime feedings, and your baby’s crying (and sometimes yours) are equally a part of parenthood like everything else.
When you’re a new parent, you are always exhausted and cannot wait to get a good night’s rest. Of course, that’s almost impossible when you have a baby that’s utterly dependent on you. In a newborn photoshoot that went viral recently, photographer Sarah Jankowski beautifully captures the moment when the tired parents tried to catch up on some sleep and rest. People appreciated the pictures and widely accepted it because it showed everyone the reality of being parents that often is not spoken about.
Cindi and Ross Davis brought their newborn for a photoshoot, and while most parents sit back and relax while their beautiful baby is being captured, these parents went the extra mile. They both fell asleep while Sarah captured their baby, and her assistant Amanda Walker managed to get pictures of that moment.
Sarah said that Davis had told her that they barely slept since the birth of their little one, Theo. Like most newborns, Theo kept them awake at night a lot, and when Sarah started her newborn photoshoot, she told the tired parents to take it easy. Little did she know they are going to drift off into their dreamland. They were awake during Theo’s first set-up but soon after the continuous clicking began, they fell asleep.
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Sarah’s assistant, Amanda Walker, captured the tired parents sleeping. Sarah revealed that it’s quite common for the dad to doze off, but it happens very rarely that both of them do. Amanda captured the parents behind the scenes where the mother is leaning on the dad, and the two exhausted parents get a good rest.
Sarah Jankowski is the official photographer of Simply Joyful Moments. She has her own studio and focuses on maternity, newborn, and family photography. Simply Joyful Moments capture beautiful candid shots and natural poses that are sure to make your heart warm and fuzzy. Sarah devotes her time to capturing heartfelt moments because she believes that everyone’s story deserves to be told. Her studio is set up in the heart of Georgia.
With photoshoots being a trend these days, many parents opt to capture beautiful moments with their newborn. If you’re confused about which photographer to choose, be sure to check out Sarah’s website, Simply Joyful Moments.
Amanda Walker is Sarah’s assistant and is the reason behind capturing the reality of parenthood. The behind the scenes photoshoot of the tired parents went viral on the internet because it was relatable and real. Every parent with a newborn understands the struggle of managing the baby, work, stress, house, mess, and themselves while juggling between getting enough sleep, eating well, and staying hydrated. It’s not an easy feat, and we commend every parent who sticks through and makes it through the first couple of years.
Do you relate to the emotion that is captured in the picture with the tired parents? Share with us your story of how you manage to juggle between sleepless nights and a crying baby. We would love to hear them! What are your thoughts on photoshoots for newborns? Comment below and let us know.
