Connectere
The miraculous mother and child connection.
This project was done in two sessions. Before and after birth.
The baby in the image is the actual newborn at 1 week of age.
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2nd place in the “Love” competition for the Women Appreciation group.
Winner of the “Life” challenge in the “Stillness Speaks” group.
Connectere belongs to the following groups:
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Graham Ettridge
This is such a beautiful image. So full of emotion and love, from both the mother and the child. It reminds the observer of how precious and fragile life is.
Keeli replied
Thank you very much Graham, your continued support is greatly appreciated!
cherylc1
incredible!!!
Keeli replied
I know it is a bit different but seemed like a good idea to me. Thank you for your comment Cheryl ;-)
KENDALL EUTEMEY
This is amazing Keeli! I think you may have created a side job for yourself. What mother wouldn’t want this done for their newborn?
Keeli
Thank you Kendall . . . I hope it is well received ;-)
Ken Mucke
You really hit a home run here…this is just perfect in every way
Steven Sandner
Great work! love the framing, excellent perspective -the details are astounding! keep up the good work!
Keeli replied
Thank you Steven. I really appreciate you taking the time to view and comment ;-)
cbrook
You my friend have such an excellent imagination!! Beautiful concept beautifully executed!
Keeli replied
Thank very much Chris! I was hoping that the project would be accepted in a positive light ;-)
savosave
clever shot Keeli
Keeli replied
Thanks David, it wasn’t easy having to wait for the unknown to complete the image!
Mia1
Stunning and very creative. Beautiful.
Keeli replied
Thank you, this is my latest and probably my most time consuming project ;-)
Christopher E...
wow!!! excellent work keeli!! this is awesome
Keeli replied
You are very kind to be so supportive, thank you Christopher!
amarica
Very creative, excellent image Keeli
pinkyjain
This is so sweet & so very creative
Keeli replied
Hey Pinkyjain! Thank you very much for the comment and the favorite!!!!!
Glenna Walker
What a miracle this is, so precious!!!!!!!!
Keeli replied
I appreciate you taking the time to look at my images. Your comments are encouraging. Thanks for the favor also ;-)
Julie Thomas
wow, what a truly beautiful image, so full of love… absolutely precious!
Keeli replied
Thank you so much Julie!!!!!
bchrisdesigns
This is sooo precious and it tells a story!!! Great imagery and symbolism here! Love it! =]
Keeli replied
I really appreciate that you understand the image! Thank you for the comment and the favor!
Lois Bryan
Superb, superb!!! Sooo professional!!! I expect to see it on the cover of a famous magazine!!!!
Keeli replied
Thank you! I wish everyone thought that! I saw this in my mind, searched the web to see if anyone else had thought of it, asked my client to let me do it. She had to pose while pregnant and then let me shoot the baby a week after she had her! It took a lot of planning and time. The response has been a little less than I had hoped but I am very pleased with it. Thank very very much for your support! ;-)
Madeline M Allen
How very beautiful and so very creative ! Well done !
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Keeli replied
Thank you very much Madeline and thanks for the link!
Madeline M Allen
You are welcome Hon , Your baby is soooo cute ! There is a Baby’s 1st. Christmas card there in the Bear’s you may like !
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Lois Bryan
you put a lot of thought and time and effort into this beauty!!! And the beauty is, it looks EFFORTLESS!!! Gentle, serene and joyful are the feelings glowing out from this image!!! The more I look at it, the more I love it … the gentle, hopeful smile of the mother matches the sweet smile of the baby … and your soft, translucent treatment … in b&w … is the perfect presentation!!!!! I can’t believe you haven’t had more excitement over this one … Front page of RB at the very least any minute now!!!!!
sss526
I saw this photo …and amazing effort and planning to get it so right . I just found out my
daughter is having a baby . This is a moment you never forget
Keeli replied
It is a glorious time! I did this young lady’s engagement and wedding portraits. As soon as she found out she was expecting, we planned this image. I was so happy she let me fulfill my vision!
Judy O'Neil
So precious – Mother & Child bonded together…. WOW! Judy:)
Keeli replied
This was a vision that took some time to complete. I am very pleased that you understand it! Thank you ;-)
barnsis
One of the most outstanding images I have ever seen, the time and work involved boggles the mind but the end result is unbelievable beautiful, moving, OMG jaw dropping.
Keeli replied
You don’t know how wonderful it is to know that someone sees the work behind the vision! I truly appreciate your comment, thank you so very much!
SueAnne
This is sooo outstanding, and probably the most unique photo I think I have ever seen… Bravo to you…..
Keeli replied
Thank you so much Sue Anne! I saw this in my mind and researched to see if it had been done before. My client was very kind to let me fulfill my vision!
Retta
OMG this is outstanding…wow
Keeli replied
Hi lovely Reta! Thank you so much . . . this was is pretty special to me. Took a lot of time and planning ;-)
Retta
Its beautiful & really it should be hanging on the wall…It is one of the most outstanding shots & edit I have ever seen…
Keeli replied
You are going to make me cry . . . you have some of the most amazing work I’ve seen so your compliment means very much to me!
Micki Ferguson
I love your explanation on the forum about this picture.
I have a friend that I am going to take a picture for soon and am going to show this to her. I think she might want to do something like this. (maybe not on her belly but filtered)
I’m trying to get her to wear her hubby’s shirt so hopefully this will give her ideas. :)
Keeli replied
Thank you Micki, this client is so sweet . . . she loves my work and let’s me post her and her family all over the place!
Nicole Goggins
v. cool concept!
Keeli replied
Thank you Nicole, the picture of your daughter you posted in the talent forum is just stunning!!!!!!!
Belinda "Billy...
Outstanding work. Wow , love it.
Keeli replied
Thank you, I went to your gallery . . . how amazing! Very original work!
CassPics
This is extrordinary! Magnificient. What a great picture and so creative. Kudos!
Keeli replied
Your comment is a real ego booster!!!!!! I love your butterfly sequence of photographs! Wonderful!
PrestoPhoto
WOW!!! Amazing work! Love the concept and beautifully executed!
Keeli replied
Oh thank you . . . the image you posted in the talent forum is so well done! The expression and the motion . . . superb!
Rhonda Thomassen
This is magnificant! I have a daughter in law that is due here shortly and I think she would love something like that. What a fab idea!
Keeli replied
Thank you very much Rhonda! I can do photo manipulation by request! Congratulations to your daughter and thank you for favoring this piece!
C J Lewis
What an absolutely gorgeous image of mother & child….and creation. Wonderful :)
Keeli replied
I really appreciate you comment CJ, thank you ;-)
red addiction
FANTASTIC!!!
Keeli replied
Thank you . . . I really do appreciate your comment and that you favored this. I have a special affection for this piece!
Lolabud
Wonderful, imaginative, soulful, What a great idea. Anyone who is a Mom would love this. Very well done.
Keeli replied
Thank you Lolabud! This is the most intense planning I had ever done for an image based on an idea I had in my head. I am rather pleased with the response!
MDossat
Very creative image. Excellent job.
Keeli replied
Thank you so very much, this image hold a special place with me!
Lois Bryan
OOOOO Keeli!!!! You KNOW this is one of my all time favorites of yours!!!!!!! And a BIG WHOPPING YEEEEE HAAAAAA of a congratz in the “Stillness Speaks” challenge!!!! WHEEEEEEEEE ... here … CATCH!!! I’m tossing you the Magic Red Shoes for your Happy Dance!!!!!!
Keeli replied
Lois, you are simply delicious! Thank you for the shoes! I was sooo happy to have had this image recognized! As you know it took so much time and thought and of all the competitions I really was hoping this one would win! Even if you and I are the only ones that are dancing, it still feels great! Thank you my friend ;-)
moonglow
woah wonderfully creative work Keeli. This says so much about life love and our place in this world. Being held in safe hands. Simply lovely.
mrscboretti
very cool!
LisaR
Wow fantastic image!
Keeli replied
Thank you very much Lisa ;-)
Brittany Kinney
This is absolutely amazing Keeli!!! i love it! Great job!
Keeli replied
Thank you Brittany for your comment and for favoring this piece!
Lois Bryan
! ... just a revisit to enjoy the love and hope and expectancy and joy that emanates from this masterwork!!!!!! There’s a new group that you might consider entering this one in … Feminine Intent
Dee143
Brilliant Kelli, this is such a lovely work. My youngest daughter is expecting her first child in July and this just says everything about protection and love even before we are born.
Anthony Jalandoni
This is a great medical illustration Keeli!
Keeli replied
Thank you Anthony, I put the baby in breech so that she could look up at her mom ;-)
Rosemary Scott
Amaaazzing!!! Such a clever idea, & perfectly delivered….. Wonderful work!!
Keeli
Thank you Rosemary, this was a true labor of love. I really planned this one out and it was a long time in the making!
Snapshooter
Wonderful work :)
Lars
Krys Bailey
This is such an unsual and amazing photo, Keeli!!! Worth every bit of the planning and waiting!!! A masterpiece!! Bravo kiddo! ;o)
Keeli replied
Thank you so much Krys! This is my all time favorite piece!