Although Paddy is not used to meeting new people, he welcomed me with the cheekiest grin and an effervescent spirit in his sparkling blue eyes. He was an absolute flirt from the moment I walked in the door, which had us all in peals of laughter!
Paddy was diagnosed in the womb with 4 chronic congenital heart defects. They affected his aorta, aortic valve, the left chamber of the heart and he also had a large hole in his heart. All of these defects could be repaired, except one. For Paddy to be a candidate for life-saving surgery, an undersized valve had to grow at a disproportionate rate to the rest of his body during the next eight weeks.
His mum Bronya told me “We prayed, maintained hope and spoke life over our precious baby in the womb until the day the Cardiologist measured his heart again. He told us that unbelievably the valve in question had grown just enough! Paddy was now a candidate for the surgery that would save his life. Our brave boy was less than 3 days old when he underwent 8 hours of complex open-heart surgery. We were astonished at his fighting spirit that saw him recover in incredible time. Since then he has not let a day go by without filling it with an infectious mix of joy, affection and the strong spirit that has brought him through these tough obstacles. He is our miracle!”
This session had me in floods of tears in the car on the way home. Tears of heartache that such a small, sweet boy should have such a rough start in life and for the parents who endure seeing their newborn child undergo invasive, major surgery and ongoing procedures. Tears of joy that beautiful families invite me to capture what must seem even more precious moments than those in a family without major health concerns. And many, many tears of gratitude for my own beautiful, healthful children. (and maybe I cried a little bit over the bottle of Verve bubbles I was given too xx)
Thank you Bronya and Glenn. I admire your strength, determination and love for each other. You are such awesome parents which I am certain Paddy agrees.
craigFantastic photos.
Briony_adminThanks Craig!
LaraPaddy is devine in more ways than one. You’ve beautifully captured this gorgeous family. Brought a tear to my eye seeing how happy you are darling Bronny xox
Melissa UAbsolutely gorgeous photos! So much love captured in these images.
Briony_adminThanks Melissa. That loving glow wasn’t hard to find with Bronya, Glenn & Paddy 🙂
Bronya DixonBriony, your work is brilliant! We are thrilled with these photos. Thank you for capturing these special memories for us. We are amazed at how relaxed and comfortable you made us all feel…including our toddler! Paddy was in love with you and this showed through brightly in his natural expressions in these pictures. We love every photo!!
Briony_admin…and you didn’t even break the site yet Bron!! Haha! My absolute pleasure. I am thrilled that you chose me and allowed me into your lovely home. I am honoured too because I know that with his lowered immune system how few people Paddy has been able to have contact with. Fills my heart with joy to see that your friends and family can feel the big love you have for each other through these photos. I love my job! xx
MelissaBriony! Thank you for capturing this visual story of little Paddy and my beautiful friends Bronya and Glenn. Being so far away is hard but your images capture the essence of this little family and their bubble of love. Thank you 🙂
Briony_adminAwww, you are so welcome Melissa! Warms my heart to read your beautiful words. b
JennyBeautiful family, beautiful moments, beautiful little boy. What a treasure!
Briony_adminAll that love in one small photoshoot Jenny! I agree with you.
LeahBeautifully captured memories…to treasure forever â¤ï¸
Briony_adminThanks Leah. b
Briony_adminThey are a sweet little family full of love. Was a privilege to witness. Thx for your comment.
TashaPaddy has so much personality! Being across the world from Bron and her family is tough but seeing these amazing pictures makes me feel like I’m right next door.
Briony_adminI love that my photos can do that for you Tasha! I can assure you Paddy is ADORABLE! I hope you get to meet him soon. Thank you for your kind words. b
NaomiGorgeous photos of such a precious family!
Briony_adminSuper cute Naomi! Thanks for your kind comment.
EstherSmart thnkinig – a clever way of looking at it.
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