A few weeks ago, I had the absolute honor of photographing the beautiful birth of Sally Lyn. I wasn’t sure I would make it to the hospital in time, and I cut it pretty close: Sally was born pretty soon after I walked in the room!
I want to let these photos tell their story, so I’ll get a few things out of the way:
yes, Jacquie is the only person I know who brings a knitting project to her labor room.
The love between Brandon and Jacquie was absolutely beautiful. I was so thankful to be there during this gift of a birth — after some scary and difficult birth experiences, it was a beautiful gift.
Sally is so cute, and Jacquie is just stunning — as you will see!
Jacquie and Brandon, thank you for letting me document these beautiful moments. Words don’t describe the emotions that filled the room that evening, and I pray somehow these photos capture these moments and memories for you in a way that blesses you.
Love you both and your sweet family!
I will be booking a very limited number of birth photos in 2015. Please email me (kacia @ coconutrobot dot com) if you are interested. Thank you!
These necklaces don’t need much of a description — they speak for themselves. I wanted to wear them every day after receiving them, but Andy gave me strict orders to keep my Harlow and Jones chain hidden away until I went into labor. :) So I proudly wore my Andrew chain until the contractions made it clear that Jones was making his appearance soon — on the necklace went!
These photos were taken by my dear friend, Rachel. Part of me is tempted to explain and write captions throughout the photos , but I think they stand strongest on their own.
When I was given the honor of photographing the birth of my friend Ashley’s daughter, Marion, I told numerous people that capturing those emotions was almost more incredible than giving birth myself. Well, I’ve found one thing that topped it: allowing myself to experience my labor and delivery experience again through these photos. The moments when I wanted to escape and not be present, I am able to see clearly and look back on now.
Rachel, thank you for being there and documenting these moments — for giving up a night of sleep to do it! I cannot wait for your precious bundle to be here!
This last monday evening, er wee hours of the morning, I had the rare privilege of photographing the birth of my friends’ daughter, Marion Annabel. After having Harlow — and the blessing of having our emotions and experience documented — I knew that capturing this moment would be an incredible gift to others. I had mentioned to Ashley about my dream to someday become a birth photographer, and she immediately said, “okay I’m due December 15!”
To say I was nervous was an understatement — I told them I would capture these moments, but what if nothing even turned out? I’m super hard on myself. I’m excited to grow and improve, but I do know that I tear up every time I look through these images, so I’m hopeful that some emotion was captured and is portrayed through these photos.
A warning to you all — these photos are completely fine for work, but well, there are just a lot of photos. {I had such a hard time choosing!}
Sorry, not sorry.
xo.
Dustin and Ashley, thank you for allowing me to be present as Marion Annbel entered this world. I was and still am immensely honored to have taken these photos and been there with you. We love her so much already!
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