London's birth story

oh how I love births!  really and truly there is nothing better than photographing a birth.  unless of course you're giving birth and in that case, that's better.  so Amber one-upped me.

I had the pleasure of being there almost from the beginning of London's birth and I can honestly say the love, anticipation, patience, and trust was nearly tangible.  These two patiently waited for 8 years to have a baby and I can honestly say that there are few spirits luckier than little London for landing a mom and dad like this.  congratulations you two.  thank you so much for letting me be part of such a miracle.

Roman's birth story

To be part of someone else's birth is always amazing.  I'll never forget my first invitation to a birth.  It was magical.  And if it could get any more magical than that, it would be if you were at your own sister's birth.  It was beautiful and she was strong and confident and intuitive. And FAST!  Little Roman was excited to be a part of this world and we were all very excited to meet him.  

And let me just say, that the only thing better than having a midwife that you love is having a midwife that you love that also happens to be your sister.  We have all been lucky to have Tiffany with us at each of our births, and she really is incredible.  I'm so happy I got some of these moments shared with her on camera!

Thank you for letting me be part of your big day.  Hooray for boys!

so I'm feeling a bit nostalgic

my baby was three months old yesterday.  did I get a picture?  nope. so I hope he doesn't look much different tomorrow because that's when the photo shoot will take place.  you can call me a cheater, I deserve it.

but just in case you're not a mathematician, three months is halfway to six months.  and that is halfway to twelve, which equals a year.  and then he's off to college.

so yeah, I'm feeling a bit nostalgic.  if anyone knows anything that will make the time slow down (or stop!)  let me know.  because as much as I can't wait for this little man to grow up and wrestle his older brother (who may or may not try daily to go ahead and see if he's ready for it yet), I just can't seem to slow each day down enough to soak in enough of this baby and his bright eyes and his perfect mouth and his little dimple.

Friday Favorites

i love these (huge, wrinkly, alien-looking) little feet.

aven

aven had two takes for this shoot to see if we could grab some peaceful sleeping shots, which never happened.  this little girl did not want to miss a THING!  she was only a a few weeks old and just as awake and alert as could be.  and boy oh boy did she love to eat!  I love taking newborn shots because it proves that we come to this earth with a big personality.  she was such a doll and her mom was so patient and already had the mom thing down to an art.  I mean, look at her!  she's a natural.

the black and whites were done in some really old expired film just for fun and I ended up loving them the most!