Shel Najera established
Portrait Originals in 1995.

"Starting my own business allowed me the time to focus on
the two joys in my life, my family and my photography."

"One of the things I most enjoy about my work is the
relationships I've developed with my clients over the years.
I love watching their children and families grow."

So cozy in your womb,
their features start to form.
Anticipation of this miracle
makes your heart feel warm.

Then heaven sends an angel,
for you to love and hold.
The deepness of the love you feel,
in words, cannot be told.

You cherish and you comfort them,
you watch them while they sleep.
Everyday you see them changing,
your bonds of love grow deep.

Their first smile, rolling over;
then sitting up alone
crawling turns to walking,
then talking on the phone.

Their chubby little hands and feet
with dimples etched so dear.
The cuddly rolls on legs and arms
that slowly disappear.

Then onto days of toddlerhood,
the challenges arise.
An independent growing time,
they change before your eyes.

Each stage of the way is so special,
as their journeys in life unfold.
their personalities develop,
creating stories to be told.

As the storyteller,
through my camera, let me be,
the creator of the image
that sets their spirit free.

Capturing life's moments
is a heartfelt celebration,
sharing it with others
is The Beauty of Creation.