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Posted on March 15, 2011

Robin is a very good friend and wanted to have me come and do a birth essay for them.  She had to have a scheduled c-section, but we knew there would be plenty to photograph for her to forever remember. Often when people hear birth photography, they think of the actual moment of birth… and  really.. who wants pictures of that!?!   But for me and the mothers who choose to have me photograph for them,  its about the hours before, the moments after,  everything going on around.  Its not really about one single image,  its the collection of images together that really tell the story.  And Monday it was no different.  We arrived at the hospital at 5:00am , and I left around 2:30pm.  I took about 500 images during that time (thank goodness for digital cameras!) and will narrow it down to around 200-300 for her slideshow.  I briefly worked on a few today so that she can have some right away to share with family and friends on the internet.   This baby was born at GBMC right in the heart of Baltimore MD.  It was a glorious hospital,  so very beautiful in every detail.  They allowed me to come into the operating room with mom & dad which is a rare experience.  I was honored to be able to document such a treasured time.   Everything is a blur to them at this point from all the excitement, stress and exhaustion .. So I am excited to share these pictures with them!    Here she is, Miss Alexandra .. 8lbs 7 oz.

Posted on November 11, 2010

Recently I was asked to come and take pictures for a wonderful Roanoke family.  They were expecting their first little boy and wanted me to be there when Mason was born. Since he was expected to be a BIG  baby he had a scheduled due date via c-section.  Everything went as smooth as it could, mom, dad and baby did great! I have documented several births at Roanoke Memorial Hospital and I have to say that the staff there on both the Labor/Delivery  &  Mother/Baby  floors are so very accommodating and a real pleasure to work with.  They really go out of their way to make sure I can document as much as possible.  With this birth I was able to document the recovery & bonding that started,  baby & dad going to nursery and dad getting very important first lessons on diapering, bathing, swaddling (one arm out now!) and all the other fun things that come with a fresh newborn.

This family not only had me document the day Mason was born, but also had me come back to their house for a newborn session.  He was so sleepy, big, chubby, and perfect! Have you ever seen eye lashes so long!?!  Gorgeous!!

Posted on February 24, 2010

What would evoke such emotion?

Well, seeing your granddaughters for the first time of course!

These little ladies were born yesterday.  Their incredible mother was able to keep them a cookin’ for… are you ready???  39 weeks!  I couldn’t imagine!!   First grandchildren, and very much adored.  I will be visiting with them again in a few days for a newborn session.

Here they are in the WBN getting all warmed up.  Daddy was able to come and check out his new little girls.

Here they are getting their first bath. They didn’t appreciate their time at the spa, but thought that getting their hair washed was quite ok.

Grandpa couldn’t wait to get his hands on them.