I was so very surprised and honored when I was invited by the talented Miss Mariah to photograph the birth of their 3rd baby. If you've ever had the pleasure of meeting Mariah, you will immediately find that she is a calming presence...someone who appreciates the simple gifts in life, someone who is very grounded and very focused on her family. Evidently, she is just as calm while giving birth ;-).Beautiful. Simply beautiful. Watch the slideshow below and see how she trusts her body to work through the contractions and just look at how attentive her husband is (amazing to witness). Oh, and I love the look on her face when she finds out the gender (a surprise!)! But at the end...oh that beautiful baby and all of that HAIR!
[This birth took place at the Austin Area Birthing Center].
Thank you, Mariah, for inviting me to capture this day for you and for allowing me to share your beautiful birth experience with our readers.
(If you are pregnant and in the Austin area and are interested in having your birth experience photographed, take a look!)
(If you are pregnant and in the Austin area and are interested in having your birth experience photographed, take a look!)
This little one came into the world today wide-eyed and ready for anything. I don't know if I've ever seen a newborn so alert and yet so calm. Congrats to his mama and daddy! I hope you guys are getting some much deserved rest.
He made his momma and daddy wait for a bit, but when he was ready to come, he came into this world fast! Could not have been a more beautiful evening, M. Congrats to you on becoming a family of 5! Love, M2
(If you're in the Austin area and interested in having your birth photographed, please visit this link for more information.)
(If you're in the Austin area and interested in having your birth photographed, please visit this link for more information.)
This was the stunning and perfectly peaceful scene when I walked in to photograph this homebirth. Seriously? So beautiful.
And the end result? Just as beautiful. Just as peaceful. All is right with the world. Congratulations again on your new arrival!As I continue my proofing, I have to sit here in anxious anticipation, phone by my side, camera at the ready for the next baby to hatch. Who's going to be first? All bets are off when it comes to predicting labors and the suspense is killing me. Here's to many safe, quick, and [relatively] painless deliveries any day now!
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