Archive for 'Austin Baby'

Apr 06, 2010

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There’s a picture in one of my mother’s albums that I’ve always loved. I was a baby (about this age) and we were at the beach. I don’t remember being there, but the picture has become the memory for me. Mom was holding me on her hip like this and the wind was blowing her hair. I was snuggled up to her just like this and she was smiling a genuine smile.

Whenever I look at that picture I think, “Wow. That light is so beautiful.”

Then I think, “Gosh, my mom looks pretty.”

And then I think, “She really loves me.”

Mar 25, 2010
1.jpgt_austin_engagement_photographer.jpgpom_austin_newborn_photographer.jpg(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.

austin_featured_birth_photographer.jpg4. 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!

Mar 21, 2010

m_austin_birth_photography.jpgI 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!)

Mar 21, 2010

tub_austin_family_photographer.jpgWe were supposed to go here for these Xpressions sessions, but I’m afraid we might have lost the tub (or even a person) in the crazy mud pit, so we had to switch locations. This worked out BEAUTIFULLY and oh, I’m so in love with this tub.

[As with all Xpressions sessions, these images have only received basic edits to enhance contrast, but no retouching. If you’d like to do a mini session with me, we have a few openings left for our next Xpressions sessions in May.]

Mar 21, 2010

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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!

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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!

Mar 17, 2010

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Our morning started off with the cards stacked against us…it was chilly, muddy, and the constant drizzle was quite annoying.  But once the clouds gave us a break, this little man was ready for action!

k_austin_family_photographer.jpgAnd more….

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But I think the best part of this session was sitting around talking shop with mama (also a photographer!) and dad. I love how a friendship can evolve just from experiencing a session together. Amazing!
Mar 13, 2010
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We ended up doing her session in two parts because we were stuck indoors the whole time the first day thanks to the freakishly cold Austin winter. The second day, we got to go outside and enjoy some signs of spring.

She is the most calm 1-year-old ever (I should know…I have one at home who is not quite this calm). I had to giggle when at one point, mom was putting tights on her and baby girl just laid there. If that were me, I’d be chasing my daughter all over the place to try and get her feet in those tights. Such a beautiful session with a charming little sweetie.

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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:

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[Don’t forget about the scavenger hunt contest. Cool prize. Ends March 22nd.]

Mar 10, 2010

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Such an incredible spring day in Austin…everything is greening up and in bloom, birds are chirping, and my word, babies are being born left and right. It was a wonderful change to get to do most of his newborn pictures outside. And he LOVED it!

Dog tired right now, but I just *had* to get a sneaky peek up for mama tonight because I know she’s anxiously awaiting it. M…he is the perfect addition to your little family. So lovely to have watched it grow over the years like this.

[Don’t forget about the scavenger hunt contest. Cool prize. Ends March 22nd.]