Nekad i sad: Poznate bebe su odrasle, a ovo su njihove priče

Slavna fotografkinja Anne Geddes odlučila je napraviti seriju fotografija koju je nazvala "Baby, Look at You Now", a koja sadrži poznate fotografije beba te nove, koje pokazuju kako bebe koje je fotografirala prije mnogo godina izgledaju sada. Uz svaku fotografiju, Anne objavljuje i životne priče svojih bivših modela. 

 

BABIES, LOOK AT YOU NOW! I remember the day 17 years ago when I photographed 3 super tiny identical triplets, Jaclyn, Susanna and Charlee, cradled in the large, craggy and very gentle hands of a gentleman called Jack. Their mother Lisa brought them to the shoot in 3 baby capsules which were all lined up in my studio reception when I went to greet them. Inside were what looked to be 3 sweet little dolls, fast asleep, all wearing identical woolen hats. I don't generally like to play favorites, but this image is certainly one of mine. I always know an image is going to be magical when my hands start shaking as I'm trying to focus ... and it's no mean feat to get 3 babies asleep at the same time (Lisa would definitely vouch for that). I have video of this shoot stored away somewhere so I'll try to find it and do a later post for everyone to see. But look at the girls today - 17 years old and 5'10" - the same height as me by the way! This image was taken the night of their school prom/ball. The girls are all signed with a modeling agency in New Zealand and getting quite a bit of work, which is great news. Susanna (left) is also really interested in photography and make-up artistry. I'm very proud of you girls! Every week in this on-going series we'll be posting one of my early iconic images, with news of what the babies are doing today. So if you were one of those babies and you'd like to take part I'd love to hear from you at babylookatyounow@gmail.com - send a recent photo of yourself and tell me a little about what you're up to today. Oh and by the way, I know you're going to love next week's post too! Have a great day everyone! XO Anne #babies #protectnurturelove #babylookatyounow

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Anne je rekla kako se uvijek šalila sa svojom obitelji da će jednom kad navrši 60, saznati gdje su i što rade njezini modeli koje je fotografirala dok su bili bebe. Prošle godine, fotografkinja se upustila u taj projekt i počela tražiti nekadašnje bebe. 

Možda te zanima... Prekrasne fotografije novorođenčadi u gipsanom odljevu majčinog trbuha Beba

 

BABY, LOOK AT YOU NOW! Way back in 1994 sweet little 2 week old Erin became a "Toadstool Fairy" for my first coffee table book "Down in the Garden". And here's Erin today - 22 years old and enjoying life in Wellington, New Zealand. With a strong passion for environmental issues, Erin took part in a Sir Peter Blake Leadership Course and at 17 was invited to be a youth delegate for New Zealand at the Rio+20 Sustainability Conference in Brazil. She went on to complete an Environmental Science and Biology Degree with The University of Auckland! Way to go Erin - I too am passionate about nature and environmental issues - in fact everyone should be! Nature has been my inspiration since the beginning of my 30 year career - have you noticed that Mother Nature never gets her colors wrong? Everybody seems to be loving my posts from this series and I've loved hearing from some of my "early babies" - if you were in one of my images and you'd like to take part - write to me at babylookatyounow@gmail.com and tell me what you're up to these days - don't forget to attach a recent fav photo of yourself. By the way, Erin's full image is in my new @taschen book "Small World" XOAnne #protectnurturelove #annegeddesbaby #smallworld #babylookatyounow

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"Neki od njih su se natjecali na Olimpijskim igrama. Neki studiraju i dobivaju diplome, neki putuju oko svijeta. Neki su roditelji. Zaista je lijepo čuti gdje su i što rade."

 

Wow! Happy 23rd birthday to beautiful Maneesha, who I photographed in 1993 in a NICU Unit in Auckland, New Zealand. At the time of the shoot Maneesha weighed 2.2lb (just under 1kg) - she was born at 28 weeks gestation (weighing 680g/a little under 1.5lb). Maneesha you should be so proud of everything you've achieved and know that you've been such a symbol of inspiration and hope to so many families of preterm babies 😍 OK I need to say it! You've come a long way baby! With much love XOAnne & Kel #protectnurturelove #annegeddesbaby #marchofdimes #nicu

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"Mislim da se ovih dana više nego ikada svi moramo usredotočiti na dobrotu oko novog života i svega što predstavljaju bebe", rekla je. "Za mene, bebe predstavljaju našu vječnu priliku novih početaka, a svatko tko je postao roditelj zna da, jednom kad dobije dijete, javi se ta urođena potreba da svijet učinimo boljim i ljepšim mjestom." 

Možda te zanima... Savršene fotke beba s naslovnica vs. pokušaji u stvarnosti Beba

 

BABY, LOOK AT YOU NOW! Here's another blast from the past - way back in those frantic days of shooting for greeting cards - and look what one of my little Easter bunnies has grown in to - a handsome 23 year old! From Helen (Danyon's mother) "Danyon was a baby Easter bunny in 1994. His bunny suit was too small and he burst out of it. Now he is 23 and 6'4"! Still photogenic! At secondary school he played football and was keeper for several years as well as the Captain of the first eleven. In his final year he was Head Boy. He is currently doing his Masters in Public Health at the University of Auckland. He also rows competitively for Auckland Rowing Club. When not doing these things he is conquering the ancient world or at the beach. He loves cats and has been known to rescue stray kittens". Spoken like a true mum Helen! You must be super proud. Oh and Danyon - now all your friends will know you were the sweet little bunny all those years ago ☺️. I'm regularly posting new images for this series so if you were one of "my" early babies and you'd like to take part just contact me at babylookatyounow@gmail.com - send a fav recent pic of yourself and tell me what you're up to these days - I love hearing from you all 😍 XOAnne #protectnurturelove #annegeddesbaby #smallworld #annegeddespaint #babylookatyounow

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1994 was a very good year! And tiny twins Brooke and Starcia were 8 months old when I photographed them in a Slipper Orchid for "Down in the Garden". I remember them at the shoot because they had the cutest eyebrows for little babies and totally identical expressions. Hmmm ... BABIES, LOOK AT YOU NOW! The girls are now known as @theoneilltwins and work in the entertainment industry - they love love love singing, dancing and acting. They're recording artists who have danced for Jennifer Lopez, opened for Ciara, opened and danced for Stan Walker (am I getting old? Who are some of these people?), featured in New Zealand's 1st ever dance film "Born to Dance", signed with Sony Music NZ and have danced for The Royal Family, Request Dance Crew! I think I want to lay claim to sowing the creative seed for these two 22 years ago! Well done to you girls - I love the videos on your website too! Each week in this ongoing series I'll be posting one of my early iconic images, with pics and news of what the babies are doing today. So if you were one of those babies and you'd like to take part, I'd love to hear from you at babylookatyounow@gmail.com. Send a recent photo and tell me a little about what you've been up to XOAnne #protectnurturelove #babylookatyounow #annegeddesbaby #beautifulbabies

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BABY, LOOK AT YOU NOW! Well good grief - my little "Wet Sparrow" has well and truly flown the nest (or the bird bath to be more precise!) I'm sure many of you remember my first coffee table book "Down in the Garden" (around here we just call it DIG) in which this image of little Tyla featured. I remember the day of this shoot very clearly - how cute the chubby little 6 month old looked in her gorgeous costume. 22 years later and here's Tyla today - and I was thrilled to hear what she's been up to ... plenty it seems! In Tyla's words "I have recently been named in the first ever Rugby Sevens Team to represent New Zealand at the Olympic Games in Rio - something that I am extremely honored and privileged to be a part of. Not only do I get to compete on the world's greatest sporting stage, but I get to do so representing myself, my family and my country". Go Tyla!!!! I can't wait for the Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games to begin because I've met so many incredible athletes from around the world over the past few years and I'm ready to cheer them on! Every week in this ongoing series I'll be posting one of my early iconic images, with news of what the babies are doing today. So if you were one of those babies and you'd like to take part - I'd love to hear from you at babylookatyounow@gmail.com. Send a favorite recent photo of yourself and tell me a little about what you're up to today XOAnne #babylookatyounow #protectnurturelove #babies #peace

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Možda te zanima... Kako snimiti dobru dječju fotografiju? Beba

 

BABY, LOOK AT YOU NOW! Sweet little Annabelle is the youngest participant in this series so far! Her image in the pot is in my new @taschen book "Small World" (but a BIG book) and I'll be talking about this and everything else (!) on The Morning Show - Channel 7 in Australia on Friday morning. But back to Annabelle and here she is today - 5 years old and now a big sister to little Elyssa (a seriously cute baby as well!). So I asked mum @sallyobermeder for an update on Annabelle today and here's her reply ☺️ "Annabelle is now 5 and she's obsessed with doing magic tricks which are neither magical or tricks! She shows me the coin in her hand and then throws the coin behind her head and then says 'Voila! Look magic! It's gone!' She also loves the camera - if I'm doing a shoot or recording anything she comes running. She knows that she was photographed by you and she always says 'show me when I was hiding in the pot plant 😂😂' " I love your magic trick Annabelle - keep up the good work 😍 and big hugs to you and the whole family Down Under 💕And if you were one of the babies in my images and you'd like to take part in this ongoing series, contact me at babylookatyounow@gmail.com XOAnne #protectnurturelove #annegeddesbaby #babylookatyounow #smallworld #annegeddespaint

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