(I know you've seen these images before...I'll explain below ;-))1. We are CLOSED March 25th-April 5th, so I will return all e-mails/phone calls as soon as I can after that.
2. Thank you to EVERYONE who took the time to participate in the blogstalker scavenger hunt and for all of your kind comments. I can't believe we had 84 entries! But of course, there can only be one winner. Congrats to entry number 82, Alexis...Random.org selected YOU! ;-) I've sent you an e-mail so let me know if you'd like the gift card or the charitable donation.
3. For March's Pic of the Month I simply could not decide so we have a three-way tie (no worries...this will not lessen anyone's chances of winning Pic of the Year). The first image is from her senior portraits session and I selected it because I don't think she has any idea just how lovely she is, inside and out. The second was from this incredible engagement session and I just had to recognize them because they endured extreme winds, 38 degree weather, and insane mud just to hang out in some flowers for a few minutes. The final image isn't technically a "March" picture, but I was really torn last month...it's probably one of my most favorite nursing images to date and I feel like it speaks volumes for the connections created between mother and baby.
4. Speaking of moms and babies, I'm so excited to share that images from Emme's birth were featured in the latest issue of Midwifery Today magazine! I was so thrilled to see such wonderful articles on homebirth and I loved reading what Emme's mommy had to say about her birth experience. Congrats!
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!)
She seemed so totally at ease in her new role as mama this morning. And just wait until you see all of his adorable expressions!
Met up with this little guy to do his newborn photo session today. Not much has changed since his birth has it? He has got the eye contact DOWN!
I have to admit it: now that I have a baby girl of my own, I'm a sucker for pics of dads and daughters. Just look at that adoration on dad's face in this image and how comfy his baby girl looks resting in his arms! Congrats to you guys!
Now for some more images from their fantastic and adorable newborn session:
