{A Christmas Eve Jinglebelle} Mckinney- Plano- Denton Birth Photographer

I had the honor of being there when this family planned to bring "Jinglebelle" into this world. It was a planned homebirth and this little baby decided to surprise us be being breech during labor. As circumstances worked out, I wasn't able to photograph her birth. I did get the chance to capture all the lovely moments that led up to it and then go back for a newborn session this last week. She is just beautiful and her family loves her more than any I have ever seen. I mean, ADORE her. She is a lucky girl and they are so blessed to have her as well. I love you guys and am grateful to have been there through it all! Enjoy these special moments...

Before the Texas freeze hit... it was 75 and the Ice Cream man drove by!







What a team...



Almost no longer the baby!



Last family photo with Jinglebelle on the inside!





Eventually, even the most steadfast will fall ;)







Meet Jinglebelle!









The new family photo!

{Perfectly Planned} Frisco- Mckinney- Allen Birth Photographer

I was the doula and photographer for this birth. This mama had worked hard to envision and plan for her perfect birth scenario. While I know it was a little harder than she thought it might be, everything went just beautifully and we were able to acheive a natural birth. Not only that, but she beautifully implemented the hypnobabies she had practiced thru her pregnancy. It was an honor to be there as she and her family welcomed their new baby girl!

{A primal birth} Dallas- Uptown- Downtown Birth Photographer

Primal is the absolute best way to describe this birth. Not only is mom stunningly beautiful, but she was so full of life and expression during her labor and birth. Seriously, she is a birth photographers dream! Not only was she in serious labor, but she was laughing inbetween contractions. Her first birth was really short, so when I got the call, I flew out the door and drove down Dallas. Got there with a short hour to spare. And was greatly rewarded with a beautiful birth. Enjoy!

{A Belly and Book} Dallas- Highland Park- Richardson Maternity Photographer

This beautiful mama wanted something a little different for her maternity pictures. Something more documentary of their family, home, and her pregnancy. They were so lovely to work with. And I caught quite a few smiles from this little man, despite the fact that it was his naptime and he did NOT want me there. LOL!

Belly and mama lovin'



A good book...



Now that is a smile!



Loved the angle on this one...



Beautiful family photo...



If you only knew what it took to get this one!!

{Fall at the Arboretum} Dallas- Plano- Frisco Maternity Photographer

We had some rain in the morning the day we were scheduled to do this session. As this mama will be having her baby VERY soon, we didn't want to postpone it. We headed out in the drizzle and cloudy weather and were grandly rewarded! The light was amazing and we had a ton of fun. The Arboretum was nearly empty and we went to places I had never been. Watch for more of this cute couple as I am photographing the birth here soon!

My fav...



Dad and the belly... couldn't pass this one up!



Loved this one. Very "them" and I really loved the pumpkins...



Isn't she stunning!



And the funniest for last... One of them came up with the idea and I loved it. It was great!

{Perfect Timing} Plano- Richardson- Dallas Birth Photographer

I had the great joy of photographing the birth of this little girl on Friday. Just one day before her due date, she made her joyous arrival. It was a fun and beautiful birth, with mama laughing at 9cm. It was fabulous! She still had a lot of pushing work to accomplish, but was strong and amazing to the very end with a stellar hubby who reminded me alot of my own wonderful husband.

I had a lot of images that I really loved, so be patient with me as I post a bunch!



Laboring mom clutching her grandmother's hand- LOVE generational images.





This little girl was fascinated with her mama!



Monkey toes ;)





Sweet daddy loving on his baby girl...



And I saved the best for last... We had been telling mom that she will know when baby latches on correctly. A couple times she would say, "I think she is on now" and this is the image we got when she KNEW she had latched on. I still laugh so hard when I see it. It is so how this mama is and it is just loveliness.