A Pizza Party...

I got to take some photos for a friend today. We had a pizza party and everyone had a great time. I had to share a few of my favorites! "L" is just one gorgeous little guy.

EMP is published!

Okay, not really, but it is fun to pretend. ;)

Actually, I had a compilation of maternity, birth and newborn photos put into a book. When I go visit with couples interested in birth photography, I am often asked by Dads if I have something they can look at. They like to have something to distract them from the fact that they are sitting in Starbucks talking about childbirth. LOL!

So, if you are thinking about having EMP at your upcoming birth, you will soon get to see our new book! If not, that's okay. I took a few pictures of it instead. Because, well, that's what I do!

An exciting birth today...

In a different way! I got to attend a caesarean at a hospital today that doesn't usually allow "extras" in! It was absolutely wonderful. This mama wanted a vaginal birth SOOOO badly, but her footling breech baby wasn't cooperating. Instead we had a beautiful c-section. They were kind and considerate of her wishes and involved her and her hubby as much as they wanted to be. I was seriously impressed. Kudos to this mama for fighting for the things that were important to her and to Dr. Fogwell for going with it all! A, you rock my world. You are brave and amazing and you did a fabulous job. I hope these photos bring you a better sense of what happened today. THANKS!!

Mom's face upon seeing "R" for the first time.

Dad admiring his son.

The first kiss...

Snuggled up for warmth...

Grandma's reaction upon hearing about the birth of her grandson!

My buddy is 6 mths old!

Well, in 11 days he is! I just can't believe has time flies and thought I would share a few pics of him for a change!

Soft and Squishy...

I got to go photograph baby William today. My is he just the most wonderful thing ever! Amazingly enough he knew when I was around clicking away. We would work to get him sleeping and I would snap the camera and his little eye would pop right open. Mom will appreciated this ONE picture I got of him actually asleep! And ofcourse his grouchy face, which he gave to us when we messed with him. What a personality! Thanks again Em, he is just fabulous!

ETA: Never type when delirious from no sleep... please forgive my typos!

A foggy maternity session...

We had the most amazing weather Tuesday morning. It was warm and foggy and overcast and it was absolutely perfect conditions for this maternity session. We did a bunch of just this beautiful mama to be and then added her daughter and hubby into the mix. What fun! I hope you guys enjoy a few sneak peaks. It was great seeing you again!

A whirlwind of a homebirth!

And oh was it! I got to attend a beautiful homebirth tonight in the middle of a tornado! That's right. Shortly after giving birth, we heard those sirens blaring and off we all trotted to the cupboard under the stairs! It was great. Mom was amazing and her whole team worked so well to support her. I was honored to be there. A few sneak peaks of baby Eleanor and her family!

Fun at the Harbor

I had one of the most fun shoots ever this weekend! The kids were totally hamming it up for the camera... even the baby! We laughed and played and had a great time. We are all hoping Dad loves his Valentine's Day present! Here you go guys, a few sneak peaks. And by the way, you are all GORGEOUS!

A beautiful baby girl...

I had the chance to be photograph another birth today. Baby Ivy was nice enough to come during the day and allow me to be home by dinnertime! Don't we wish babies were all that accommodating! Her mama and papa did a fabulous job and it is very obvious she is loved by her whole family. Enjoy some peaks!