Augusta Photographer
A while back, I saw a post about how you’re not supposed to keep mailing cardboard boxes in your house (yes, like Amazon ones!). Apparently, they can harbor some unwanted stow-aways—namely cockroaches. Yuck.
I’d meant to mention it to my husband, but since we usually break boxes down right away for recycling—or the girls whisk them off for rocket ships, robots, or rowboats—I wasn’t too worried.
Fast forward to last week. I’d decided to return an Amazon order and popped the item back into its small box. I set it on my dresser to show Clark later. You can see where this is going.
That night, while breaking down boxes in the kitchen, I remembered the warning and mentioned it to him. We shrugged it off, and then headed upstairs for bed. But when I grabbed that little return box to show him, I saw it—a dreaded roach moving inside the box.
I shrieked. He jumped. We both freaked out. The box got dumped into the bathtub, and I smashed that ugly little body before it had a chance to crawl free.
The Uninvited Surprises
Nobody invites a roach into their home (gross). But some surprises show up whether you’re ready for them or not.
And isn’t that a little like life? So much of what happens—whether it’s the joyful chaos of kids growing up, or the bittersweet passage of time—arrives without warning. Some surprises you’d rather forget. Others you’ll want to hold onto forever.
That’s what family photographs are for. Not just pretty pictures, but a way to embrace the surprises you do want to remember. The silly smiles, the sticky hands, the milestones that sneak up faster than you thought.
Holding Onto the Right Things
Photos can’t stop life from moving forward (or keep the creepy-crawlies out of your Amazon boxes). But they can help you hold onto the parts you want to keep—the laughter, the connection, the beauty in these everyday, fleeting moments.
So while you can’t control what shows up uninvited, you can choose what memories you’ll hold close. And I’d be honored to help you do just that.
Amy Najmon Photography specializes in family photography in Martinez, GA, as well as maternity and newborn photography for the entire CSRA, including Aiken, Graniteville, North Augusta, Augusta and Evans.
I love filling my calendar with moms desiring a custom experience and family images exuding joy. I provide personalized session planning, a size-inclusive client wardrobe of dresses for mom (sizes XS – XXL), outfit styling for the whole family, and hair and makeup recommendations so your session as seamless as possible. All you need to do is arrive and be ready to play and snuggle with your children.
If you love these photos and are looking for an Martinez GA family photographer, I would love to photograph your next portrait session. To see more of my child & family portfolio please click here. And if you are interested in a personalized portrait session with Amy Najmon Photography and would like more information about the experience, please click here.
I’m currently accepting both studio and outdoor family sessions for the rest of 2025 and into 2026. If you would like to reserve space on my calendar for your Martinez area family photos, I would love for you to contact me here.
