There’s no doubt that our CMpros are busy. They have families to care for, jobs to maintain, many have businesses to look after, and they all know how to take stunning photographs. Have you ever wondered what a day looks like for one of the CMpros? How do they manage their time? When do they get it all done? You loved Sara’s A Day In The Life post so much that we decided to make it a regular new series for you in which one CMpro per month will photograph their day and share it with you. First up is one of our newest CMpros, the highly talented Carol Swaitkewich of Freckle Face Photography in Canada!
a day in the life | carol swaitkewich
I love taking my girls out and doing “photoshoots”. And they love it too, as long as they get to pick the outfits. Planning a theme with props and wardrobe and a great location. But there is something so much more meaningful to me about “everyday” images. I love the realness and the memories I know they will evoke in the future. I love the perfectly imperfect ones with their hair all knotted and sleepy smiles on their faces. The ones that are grainy because the sun wasn’t up yet. I want to remember how much they love Rice Krispies (even though they tell me they’d rather have Corn Pops) or the scowls on their faces because the two youngest are fighting over a playmobile toy- yes, they still do that. The sound of the piano playing like a never ending soundtrack to our day and all the while tripping over that crazy dog because she’s always underfoot. How they don’t get breakfast until their Momma’s had her coffee and sometimes they have to wait for things because she’s a little busy on the computer.
This is my life with crazy haired, rice krispie eating, ipod addicted, piano playing, crafty, do I really have to do my homework, please please please take me out for a walk right now girls. And I love every minute!
Thank you for sharing your day with us Carol!
Carol Swaitkewich, Winnipeg
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Carol is a photographer in Winnipeg, Canada who specializes in a mix of lifestyle and modern family portrait photography. Like many mom photographers she fell into this career taking endless pictures of her 3 baby girls. Trying to hang on to their chubby cheeks, gummy grins and wispy baby hair. The more she captured those fleeting moments for her clients the more she realizes exactly what kind of images she wanted to produce. What mattered was a family giggling and cuddling together, new parents marveling at their newborn baby’s tiny toes, a toddler trying to blow bubbles for the first time, or the look in that little boy’s eyes when showing her his prized rock collection. These were the images that made her feel like she was doing what she was supposed to be doing. Carol is inspired by light and love and by a family’s connection.
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I loved seeing them through your eyes. I felt like I was there taking it in. Beautiful Carol! I'm glad sweet Ruby made it into the pictures too! :)
What a great post! I do love the realness of this. Your girls are beautiful, as are the photos. I love the ones of them brushing their teeth. And the dipy of the dog is too cute!
Thank you Nina! You are always so supportive xoxo!!
OF COURSE Ruby had to get in there,lol! She is a huge part of our family:)
Thank you so much Heather!
Beautiful Carol! You always come up with the best blog posts! xoxo
So fun to see a glimpse into your daily life, Carol! Thank you for sharing these with us! I adore all the images of your beautiful girls, and then those last three images of Ruby just absolutely made my day!
Nice post Carol! I love how you can take pics of ordinary every day things and make them look special!
Wonderful, Carol! Love this little peek into your life — and gorgeous work as always!!
Carol, this was so special — to peek in on you & your sweet girls & Ruby, too!! wonderful pics !!! — thank you for sharing your day with all of us !!
so sweet. thanks for sharing your day. love your work!
me and my four year old loved watching this story!!! his favorite was the hair brushing at the piano and breakfast :) I, personally, love your perspective <3
Why are posts like this so much fun? I guess we are all curious as to how others seem to "do it all". It's like the reality tv of photography. Love these Carol! Thanks for letting us peek; your girls are adorable and your photos are wonderful.
Beautifully shot, Carol!!!! I love having this little glimpse into your life <3
Thank you so much for all the kind words everyone! My girls are ticked pink to see themselves here:)
LOVE these day in the life posts.
loved taking a peek into your world, carol!
Beautiful. This is the type of photography I strive for.
love this peek inside your day, carol! your images are so storytelling… the exact kinds of images that make my heart sing!
this makes me miss miss miss you even more, Carol!!!! love your day in the life and seeing your girls. fabulous post + images, friend!! xo
I need to to thank you for this excellent read!! I certainly loved every bit of it. I’ve got you bookmarked to check out new stuff you post…