Finley James - A Birth Story

I was so excited to be able to photograph this sweet baby's birth.  His parents are also a husband/wife photography team and we have been friends for several years now.  Im so blessed and thankful for my job.  A job that documents LIFE.  Life's moments that you literally will never ever get back.  This day was beautiful.  Momma was a total rockstar! I love getting feedback like this below.  Sometimes as photographers we are much more than just there to take pictures. We are there for support and love.  

"WOW! That's awesome!! So many moments that you captured that we didn't even realize you were there. Love the tone and emotion in these.  What's even more amazing, is that I clearly remember every time I looked at you during delivery I never once saw you holding the camera up. I always just saw your eyes looking back at me and you whispering words to me."

Congratulations Misty and Ryan!  He is a doll baby. 

Precious Life. Beautiful Day.

How can I describe this experience in one blog post.  Brittany and I had been texting back and forth about how she was feeling.  Anytime I know Ive got a birth I get anxious closer to time wanting to be sure Im there when need be.  The night of baby Stella's birth I had literally just laid down and got a text from Brittany that they were headed to the birthing center.  I jumped back up and headed out within 8 mins.  The drive to the birthing center seemed short I guess because I was so excited to get there.  As I arrived the staff was super welcoming and led me to the birthing room.  This was my first water birth to document and it was a little new.  Its completely different atmosphere than a hospital in a wonderful way.  Brittany was in the birthing tub with Matt sitting next to her holding her hand for support.  The room was relaxed and quiet so Mom could focus on laboring and not lots of people, noises and machines.  Once the harder contractions came and baby Stella made her debut it was so beautiful.  The entire thing.  The entire birth.  The entire experience.  Watch Baby Stella's birth story here: 

A new life...

I do not have enough words to express my love and humbleness ... I was so blessed to be a part of a pure moment of joy. I shot Macie's maternity images several months back and you can view them here. My sweet friend found out she has Hodgkin's Lymphoma while still pregnant with her little Evie. Macie's faith and love is so full of Christ. She has no idea how much she blesses everyone she is around and all who reads her thoughts and post on her personal Facebook page. I had a front row seat to one of life's most beautiful and precious moments...birth. Please continue to pray for Macie and her family as she continues to fight this disease! Ken and Macie...THANK You for allowing me to be a part of this incredible day. With all my love.. Enjoy Meet Miss Evie Elizabeth...