In the Moment - Photo Shoot - Koen Alexander Ware

"In the Moment"

Photographer - Terah Ware

Graphic Designer - Jason Ware

Model - Koen Ware

When Koen was born, I just knew that taking his picture would be easy.  To save money and to be a little creative, Jason and I decided to take yearly photo shoots of our son.

 

Koen's 3rd year photo shoot began with stumbling upon a Victorian boy's outfit in a local antique store. This vintage find completely inspired the entire shoot.  I couldn't help but visualize my son in this beautiful pale blue garb that held remnants of the past...hand crocheted accents and large round mother of pearl buttons!

I knew exactly where I was going to do the shoot and when...our front yard in Berkeley Springs, WV just before sunset!

The wheat really transcended a feeling or emotion.  The antique pocket watch was a last minute grab before heading out the door.  With out it...I'm not sure if this shoot would have been the same.  

Koen was In the Moment in every snapshot.

To create the golden vintage look with this photo shoot, Jason applied the Photoshop action, "Little Meadow"!  A dash of sepia and gold tones were added as well!

To explore other Photoshop actions and treats visit:

~ My Four Hens Photography ~

A Stay-at-Home-Dad

                                                                     

 

There is this quiet respect and admiration for my husband Jason... 

Usually in the moments while I am traveling back and forth to school or I behind the door of my studio.  

Other times it is when I am desperately missing Koen and Daddy. 

I remember the decision that we made to have Koen home during the first three years of his life.

A decision that we both sacrificed to make happen.

We agreed that I would work and Jason would stay home...

Majority of people have no idea that Jason is a Stay-at-Home-Dad.   

An envy that runs deep in our house.

  

A non-traditional way of life that stirs our emotions and confuses our roles as

a Father and a Mother...a Man and a Woman.

A decision that goes against societies expectations and what is thought of as being normal.

This is a path that is indescribable... 

for the love of our Son.

Jason...you are an incredible Father.

A Man that puts his Son before himself...

"You will make my strength your own. See my life through your own eyes, as your life will be seen through mine. The son becomes the father, and the father...the son." ~ Superman

This Vessel

This vessel that crashes against each wave moves on.

Seeking out land, a shoreline, a home.

Stars guide me.

Sun, paint my golden path.

Lady, beautiful figurehead of my crew, lead me to serenity that I knew.

Mark my map and fill my hands with jewels from a lost treasure.

Fill my mast with winds of certainty.

Count my blessings to all that I have left behind.

Secure me with a compass that will lead me to what is mine.

This vessel that crashes against each wave moves on.

~ Terah Ware

My Masterpiece

Koen, I could never fathom until now how much a 

soul could change me. How your birth created 

ripples in my still energy and lapped the shoreline 

of my existence. I never knew how silent I was 

before you came into my life. How protecting 

another soul was so valuable. You are so 

pure...and I only strive to understand. I am 

honored to be apart of your life...I love you. 

                                                                                                                                                    ~ Mommy