Maria McKendry aka Baby

I have had a dear friend now for MANY years named Baby. I am lucky that we are friends because when we first met at a young age I was such a bad girl that she was told not to be friends with me! Good thing she didn't always listen!

Baby was my first buddy to get married. She met a man I said would be perfect for her, and he was! It was at Maria (Baby)and Eric's wedding that I got my first taste of wedding photojournalism. I was a bridesmaid, but I had my point and shoot on me all night. One of my favorite shots of all time was taken of Baby getting ready. This image is one that I will always love for many reasons. Mostly I love it because is it of Baby. It also reminds me that a good image does not always have anything to do with a good camera, but more to do with finding the moment and having the instinct to take the picture.

Baby, aka Maria McKendry, is celebrating her birthday today! She was feeling nostalgic and started Googling old friends names to see what people were up to. She mentioned to me that with her married name she does yet exist on Google. It is a shame, because Baby has done so much since she has been married, she has given birth to 3 incredible children and is raising them to be great little people!

Google should have a whole section for amazing mothers! Happy Birthday Baby! I hope that this blog entry makes it into Google as your birthday present! Thanks for being a wonderful friend, Happy Birthday!!