9 Tips for Taking Monthly Baby Photos

When I became a first-time mom, I knew I wanted to keep my monthly baby photos simple. When I was pregnant, I decided to use a queen-sized quilt that we already owned and toys that we acquired for our new arrival as props. It helped that we got toy blocks for him. We used the…

Photos help recall memories, preserve our stories

My husband leaned over the hospital bassinet that cradled our newborn son, who was sleeping soundly and swaddled tightly in one of the hospital’s receiving blankets. My husband gazed at our son for a moment, and with raw, pure emotion, he blurted out, “I just love him so much.” My husband delivered the message in…

About The Shutterbug Mom

{I'M CRYSTAL}

This blog started out as a way to promote documenting the moment, but I am re-focusing it on my passion…