The Momtographer

You say "Momtographer" like it's a bad thing. 

But since when is putting your kid first bad?

The word "Momtographer" is highlighted throughout the internet, and particularly professional photography forums as being a derogatory label
directed toward stay at home moms who start up photography businesses,
many of whom are just starting out, and looking for a way to supplement their income.

I for one am here to challenge that notion, and refuse to use the term "momtographer" in negative connotation. I started out as a photographer long before i became a mother, i've travelled the world with my camera, photographed everything from music festivals, drag races, weddings and newborns, to beautiful centerfolds, and that beautiful black creature (entry level nikon d80, and later a Nikon D300s) paid my way for most of it.

it wasn't until my 20's that i became a mother, and "retired" from photography, because i found my obligations changed, and i just didn't have the time to commit to the demands, but could never bring myself to put the camera down entirely, every silly little face my girl would make would have me snapping away frivolously trying to catch that little gassy smile at only a few weeks old. her first steps, her first tooth, you get the idea. suddenly the beautiful centerfolds didn't take priority and that gassy little grin was more beautiful to me than all of the models i'd worked with combined.

That's when I became a Momtographer,
Photographing my little girls smile will always be more meaningful to me than any sunset, my portfolio is filled with them, but i can never capture enough memories of my little girl.