welcome to james day photography

Yesterday, Mitchell had his first day of school! Mitchell is my little nephew.. he’s a little shy.. ok he’s alot shy.. and to get these photos of him was rather miraculous! I turned up at his school to watch him start his first day of school… choose his locker (he chose the locker with a picture of balloons on it) and meet his new classmates.

I was reminded of the importance of having photographs at special occasions.. I remember so vivdly my first day of school.. and holding on to my daddy oh so tight and asking him never to leave. I remember sitting on the metal seats outside the classroom, snuggling into him..and I really wish I had a photo of this moment. My dad passed away when I was 14 from a brain tumour…photos of my dad and I are so special, especially considering there aren’t very many. Dad was always behind the camera and wasn’t in enough photos at all. 

It really was a blessing to be able to be a part of Mitchell’s first day of school and to relive some old memories that are so dear to me. 

Until next time.

JD