Riley Kate McMillan is here!

I am so excited I had to blog. My sister Christy (ok she is not really my sister by blood, but she is the closest I have to one) and her husband Brett had their first baby yesterday. Riley Kate McMillan was born at 10:32 at Tift Regional Hospital on May 21, 2008. We were all very worried because Christy had been very ill this week and had to have and emergency C section a few weeks before her planned due date, but every thing turned out great. Riley was born in great health weighing in at 6 pounds 14oz and Christy is looking forward to a smooth recovery.

Here is Brett bringing Riley out to show us for the first time. This was just minutes after she was born.

Riley great being greeted by her family.

As a photographer I am often asked about what I do and how I do it. I am asked things like "Can you do this for the rest of your life?" , "Are you satisfied with just being a photographer?". The photos I am showing you here should be the answer all of those questions. Yesterday I as held my camera I recorded the first day of someone's life. The first time she was held by her father, the first time her mother looked at her, the happy faces of grandparents as they saw their new grandchild are captured forever because of me.

Photography is about time, it is about life, it is about love, and taking all of this and being able to hold onto it forever. Being a photographer is not just about snapping pictures, its about taking these moments and turning them into images that will never be forgotten. Whether is it the first time a baby is welcomed into the world by its family, the smile of a teen ready to graduate, or the first time a husband kisses his wife, I feel that being able to capture these moments is the most rewarding thing that I could possibly do with my life, and I can't image doing anything else.

Without further delay I present to you Riley Kate McMillan

This was the first time Christy held her baby.

I am in love with the next 3 images.







Isn't she cute?

Mrs. Kathy and Mr. Johnny holding their first grandchild.

I had to get one of Riley and Aunt Lindsi!

Congratulations Christy and Brett! She is beautiful and I can't wait to watch little Riley as she grows. Thank you for letting capture this day for you, it was an honor. I love you guys!

Lindsi