Hey Jude...welcome to the world

I stopped into the hospital to check and see how Dan & Andrea were doing, before the hard labor begins when there is still laughing and story telling,  Dan and I are talking about how crazy my work schedule tends to get and he said, 'and why you still want to do this?' Meaning show up at middle-of-the-night-thirty and photograph a baby joining this world?!  I answered him, you'll see!
 I went home for a few hours to try to get some sleep hoping that it wouldn't be too long until I received the text saying it's time! A few texts "she is progressing well, probably a few more hours" and then at 4:45am: "she's at a ten, game on!?  I hopped out of bed and rushed to the hospital.  Arriving there, I found Andrea in bed finding some relief from her pain with an epidural. A few nervous, soon to be grandpas and grandmas,  stood by ready to meet their grand-baby.  I am always amazed at the process a woman instinctively knows, they listen to their bodies and know what to do to bring their baby into the world.  We watched her struggle and hurt and strain every muscle, I watched as Dan anguished seeing his wife hurt and knowing there wasn't anything he could do to relieve that pain, only time could do that. I saw him stroking her arm, whispering words of encouragement  And just when you think that's enough, that she can't possibly handle anymore, I  hear the midwife say, "five more good pushes and you will get to meet your baby, you can do this!" After two hours of extreme strength, he was here.  And that pain is eased and will soon be forgotten, I hear a baby take his first breath and make a good cry, and as I survey the room that miracle of the life amazes all present.  And then joy erupts, laughter returns, tears fall freely, hugs and kisses of congratulations are given.  They get to hold him for the first time, and this baby who has been a part of them for nine months gets to see them and they get to meet him.
A few minutes later, Dan looks up at Andrea and the other women in the room and, in awe, simply states "You women, I don't know how you do it, you are amazing."
And I said, 'see, this is why I do it!'
Welcome to the world little one, and congratulations to Dan & Andrea.

-Desiree

If you or someone you know might be interested in birth photography, I would love to share in their brand New Day.

Babies, babies everywhere!

This summer we have had quite the influx of maternity and newborn sessions, I guess there is something in the water! I always tell our wedding couples I hate to see them get married because that means I don't' get to hear from them as often, a few years ago we created our "Newlife" options so I get to keep my friends and we get to be a part of their growing family!
We photographed Chris and Sara's wedding in 2005, and we were delighted when they let us know they were going to be having a baby! Here are a few images from their maternity session and when Alexa did finally make her appearance we photographed her newborn session at 2 weeks old.









This one is my favorite, I love her smirk!

Good friends, at it again!

It took a little convincing but we got some good friends of ours to bring the family out to the river just a week or so before the newest edition to the family arrived. The twins and lil' Will, seemed to have a great time. Trisdan, was great, walking quite a ways through, less than easy, sand.
We are a bit behind on updating this blog, so the baby was born and all is well...
...yes it was that big... you could only tell she was pregnant when she turned to the side...

...this is a heavily traveled bridge by both man and horse, we kicked off a few horse apples and had a fairly clean bridge to sit on!

We left the kissing picture out...mostly because they kept laughing!

one of the kids was done before the rest

MOM-E-2-B

OK Stephanie, here is your sneak preview of your images. I just randomly went through the session and pulled out three that popped out at me. I know going into the session you weren't quite sure what direction you wanted to take it so hopefully we were able to capture something that you will love.
I look forward to looking at the rest of the images and getting them ready for you. I am also looking forward to September when we can welcome Daddy's little boy, and photograph his first few days with you two. Keep resting, keep your skinny ankles! You look great. Derek, you should be proud that you have such a hot pregnant wife!!
Thanks again you two, we had a great time.