This is photoshoot #4 for Jannady..

But this time, she has a little girl in her tummy.

I’ve photographed this Queen on her birthday for the past 4 years. I’ve seen the changes in her, I’ve talked to her about her hopes and dreams, and with every year that passes, she achieves them.

Last birthday was different.

We talked about family, and how badly she wanted kids. She told me “at this point, I don’t think it’s in the cards for me”.. there was almost a sad resolve in her voice.

A few months after her birthday, she messaged me, saying she was ready for another shoot.

Now, I am never going to steer a client away from a session with me, but I had to reminder her that we’d just had a session a few months prior, and perhaps we should wait until the following birthday.

“I’m pregnant.. and I just want to make sure I’m in your calendar in February.”

I felt like Laura Linney in Love Actually when she went home with the guy from the office!

EXXCCCIIITTEED.

In the calendar she went!

I am so incredibly lucky to photograph clients over and over again. To photograph the changes in their lives, is such a joy, and more, it’s a privilege.

See you soon Mamma, and thank you for ALWAYS trusting me.

Aniya, xO

Showing women their most Badass Self is my Speciality

Hey, I’m Aniya (Ah-Knee-Ya). Photographing women and giving them the space and freedom to be who they are is what I live for. I love connecting with people and hearing their stories – everybody has one.

I’m based in Barbados, and available for commissions worldwide.