Anne Geddes emphasizes the need for backup babies when shooting due to the unpredictability of infants. She recalls a challenging photoshoot involving water and five different babies. Her iconic work, Cabbage Kids, showcases a clever use of props and timing. Geddes expresses nostalgia for an era when her artistic methods felt authentic, lamenting that modern technology like Photoshop raises questions about authenticity. She highlights the whimsical nature of her work, which appeals to children yet avoids being overly childish, and notes its resurgence on social media.
Connecting with a child who considers you a stranger is high stress, she says. It took five babies to make it work.
Technology has changed everything. She calls Cabbage Kids authentic: The props were all real. It was all in my garage.
If you grew up in the 1990s, there is every chance that... you tacked a Geddes poster to your wall.
The images are whimsical, otherworldly and sometimes plain weird. But they have that rare quality of appealing to children without being childish.
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