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JULIE SHERIFF PHOTOGRAPHY

Motherhood Collective ~ Vol. 9

 

Having a 20 year old son and two little boys, I found my heart swelling, my breath turn shallow as I fight back tears, and my head nodding at exactly how true this poem has proven true for me.
I really wanted to share it in this post because after all, it is all about motherhood.

For One Last Time

“From the moment you hold your baby in your arms, you will never be the same.
You might long for the person you were before,
When you had freedom and time,
And nothing in particular to worry about.
You will know tiredness like you never knew it before,
And days will run into day that are exactly the same,
Full of feedings and burping,
Nappy changes and crying,
Whining and fighting,
Naps or Lack of naps,
It might seem like a never-ending cycle.

But don’t forget…
There is a last time for everything.
There will come a time when you will feed your baby for the very last time.
They will fall asleep on you after a long day
And it will be the last time you ever hold your sleeping child.
One day you will carry them on your hip, then set them down,
And never pick them up that way again.
You will scrub their hair in the bath one night
And from that day on they will want to bathe alone.
They will hold your hand to cross the road,
Then never reach for it again.
They will creep into your room at midnight for cuddles,
And it will be the last night you ever wake to his.
One afternoon you will sing “the wheels on the bus”
and do all the actions,
Then never sing them that song agin.
They will kiss you goodbye at the school gate,
The next day they will ask to walk to the gate alone.
You will read a final bedtime story and wipe your last dirty face.
They will run to you with arms raised for the very last time.

The thing is, you won’t ever know it’s the last time
Until there are no more times.
And even then, it will take you a while to realize.

So while you are living in these times,
remember there are only so many of them
and when they are gone, you will yearn for just one more day of them.
For one last time.”
~Author Unknown

Be sure to continue the blog circle with my friend Heather Carraway with Heather Carraway Photography.

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Salt Lake County, Davis County, Weber County and surrounding areas.

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I’ve photographed all three of her babies—maternity, newborn, and now her baby’s 1st birthday.

She won’t be able to attend our Celebrating Motherhood event this year, so during her session this week, I gave her a little piece of it—a quiet, private version, just for her. Before the cake came out and we celebrated one year around the sun, we took a moment to celebrate her.

And I’m so excited to see what next week brings as more mommas come through for this year’s event.

This event is my way of saying thank you to the mothers I’ve had the honor of photographing in the past year. Some years, the schedule is packed. Other years, it’s just a handful of moms who can make it.

And honestly? There’s something really special about those quieter years.
When it’s small, we slow down. We breathe a little deeper.
There’s space to truly soak it all in.

It becomes less about the hustle and more about the heart.
And those are some of my favorite moments of all.

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I’ve photographed all three of her babies—maternity, newborn, and now her baby’s 1st birthday. She won’t be able to attend our Celebrating Motherhood event this year, so during her session this week, I gave her a little piece of it—a quiet, private version, just for her. Before the cake came out and we celebrated one year around the sun, we took a moment to celebrate her. And I’m so excited to see what next week brings as more mommas come through for this year’s event. This event is my way of saying thank you to the mothers I’ve had the honor of photographing in the past year. Some years, the schedule is packed. Other years, it’s just a handful of moms who can make it. And honestly? There’s something really special about those quieter years. When it’s small, we slow down. We breathe a little deeper. There’s space to truly soak it all in. It becomes less about the hustle and more about the heart. And those are some of my favorite moments of all.

TEN years ago, I held my very first "Celebrating Motherhood Event"—just a quick complimentary session as a thank you to my past year mamas who trusted me with their memories.

And here we are, a full decade later… still celebrating, still giving mamas a moment to be in the photos with the little ones they love so dearly.

This year’s garden-inspired setup is soft, simple, and full of feeling.
A canvas backdrop kissed by dappled light, a cozy bench, and a basket of hand picked pampas grass.

The Best Part!
This event is free for all my VIP (past-year) clients—a little gift from me to you.

If you’re not a VIP client you’re still warmly invited to join us for a small fee.

📅 May 9th
⏰ 10–11:30 AM
📍My Home Garden: Bountiful, Utah

Click on the link in my bio, or comment "LINK" and I`ll send you the link to more info!

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TEN years ago, I held my very first "Celebrating Motherhood Event"—just a quick complimentary session as a thank you to my past year mamas who trusted me with their memories. And here we are, a full decade later… still celebrating, still giving mamas a moment to be in the photos with the little ones they love so dearly. This year’s garden-inspired setup is soft, simple, and full of feeling. A canvas backdrop kissed by dappled light, a cozy bench, and a basket of hand picked pampas grass. The Best Part! This event is free for all my VIP (past-year) clients—a little gift from me to you. If you’re not a VIP client you’re still warmly invited to join us for a small fee. 📅 May 9th ⏰ 10–11:30 AM 📍My Home Garden: Bountiful, Utah Click on the link in my bio, or comment "LINK" and I'll send you the link to more info!

“Newborns and Chaos”
Your newborn doesn’t need silence.
They were born into a family, not a quiet studio.
Big siblings bring life, movement, and joy into these sessions—and honestly, I love it.
We’re not aiming for calm. We’re aiming for connection.

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“Newborns and Chaos” Your newborn doesn’t need silence. They were born into a family, not a quiet studio. Big siblings bring life, movement, and joy into these sessions—and honestly, I love it. We’re not aiming for calm. We’re aiming for connection.

The Only Thing That Increases in Value Over Time

Most things lose value as they age—cars, clothes, furniture.

But printed photos? They gain value.

That photo of your baby’s first smile? Worth a little now.

In ten years? Priceless.

In twenty? Irreplaceable.

In fifty? The most treasured thing you own.

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The Only Thing That Increases in Value Over Time Most things lose value as they age—cars, clothes, furniture. But printed photos? They gain value. That photo of your baby’s first smile? Worth a little now. In ten years? Priceless. In twenty? Irreplaceable. In fifty? The most treasured thing you own.