Since I’m wearing a shirt today that says “I’m busy…read my blog” I figured I should at least update it.  I’ve been waiting to post sessions for the parents to see their images so I can enjoy their excitement, but I know mom is waiting to see these today. 

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this one!  I swear I smiled so often during our session.  I think she likes me.  She is the first baby to model so perfectly on my new, old bed.  It was my grandmother’s bed handmade by her dad.  I can’t wait to show my grandma how I’m using it.

I love the newness of this one.  She is so perfect and sweet.  I can’t stop looking at her little foot and hands in this image.

M&M (I just wanted to say that lol) came in for their first portraits.  Wow, newborn twins are hard work!  I can only image how their parents work so hard to take care of them.  Mom was so incredibly patient and calm during the whole session.  Maybe she was just too tired to do anything else.  haha

I’m finally getting a chance to post some of the images from the birth.  There is something about watching a baby enter the world that makes you realize the world is going to be OK - it’s truly one of the most amazing things I’ve ever witnessed.  I was so honored to be a part of this whole experience and just captured everything I was feeling.

My favorite image!

Last week I had the amazing honor of photographing a birth.  Kate is a good friend of mine and we’ve known each other for about 10 years now.  I love all of her children, but I had the privilege of being there when the last two entered into this world.  Last week she called me to tell me she was being induced and I could hardly sleep that night!  I waited a good part of the day for her to call and let me know it was time to get to the hospital.  Finally she said it was time so I got there around 4:00.  I was literally shaking and bouncing off the walls with excitement!  If you know me at all, you know birthing, newborns and everything about it is right up my alley.  That is part of the crunchy side of me haha.  Kate and I are just alike in this.  So, I sat with Kate and her amazing midwife and doula while Kate labored like a champ.  It was hard for me to watch her in so much pain even though I know pain is good during labor.

When it was time for Miss F to enter the world I had my camera ready and captured some amazing shots of her daddy catching her into his strong arms.  There is something about being with your friend during such a special time that really bonds you to your friend and to the new baby.  F entered the world at 7:43 pm - yes, it really was that fast for you, Kate lol.  SHE didn’t think so, but everyone else did.

When I’m done editing I’ll post a few if Kate approves.  :-)  The room was dark and I was shaking so I’m praying I made some great memories for her that she will love.

Here is Baby F the next day when I went to see her at the hospital.

Meet Baby A and Baby A.  They are such sweet babies…one boy, one girl.  It’s not easy to get two babies sleeping at the same time - I’m sure their mom and dad can attest to that lol.  The session lasted awhile, but was pretty smooth.  I’m always amazed at new moms who are so calm and laid back about their babies.  I can’t wait for you to see the rest, A!

This photo just makes me melt!

Baby J came in at 13 days old for her first portrait.  She is tiny and sweet so I was able to get a nice cuddle with her.  How can I not love a “job” where I receive lots of cuddles and hugs?!

Here are some of the details I took of Gabe.  Last I heard he was doing very well.  He’s on oxygen because the doctor was concerned about his breathing, but hopefully he will be off of that by tomorrow.

This past Monday I had the wonderful privilege of meeting sweet little Gabe and his mommy and daddy.  I know I don’t usually post the baby’s name, but this one needs special prayers.  Here is his website: Gabe.  He is having surgery tomorrow so please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.  Lisa and Chuck live in the Cleveland area, but opted to have Gabe down in Columbus where they can perform this special surgery on his heart.  I drove down on Monday to capture the love his parents have for him…it was so apparent the minute I walked in his room.  I was so honored Lisa asked me to do this…AND I got to hold him!!

Here are some images to start, but I’m going to add more this week.

The reason isn’t clear yet, but Gabe is here to teach us all something…something big.

adding some more now…

Gabe and his famous bubbles!

So perfect!

Ohh, Baby L was just so tiny, sweet and beautiful! She was very sleepy at first, but then she wanted to stay awake and see what we were all up to!  L wasn’t quite 5 lbs. and probably one of the tiniest I have worked with so far.

Mom and dad were so obviously incredibly in love with their new baby and I was thrilled to create so many images of them with baby L.

Meet sweet baby S.  Her sweet baby face just melts me!  Dad was so loving and patient with his new baby girl and his beautiful wife.  I so love watching new parents interact with each other and their baby.  I know it can be a stressful and tiring time so I make sure the atmosphere is relaxing and the session is not rushed.

Baby feet just give me butterflies!