I find having someone else there allows my clients to loosen up and be themselves. When they get interacting with their friends they feel much less awkward about the camera being focused on them.
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Monty: A Successful VBAC in a New Zealand Hospital
Last week I had the honor of photographing the successful VBAC of my grandson in New Zealand. My daughter, Adalia, was kind enough to let me interview her about her VBAC as well as share some photos here.
World Breastfeeding Week: Honoring the Beauty of Mothering our Babies
A Week to Celebrate Feeding Our Babes I personally have a long history of breastfeeding. I have been blessed to breastfeed not only my nine homemade babies, but my two adopted babies as well. Breastfeeding was not without struggles for me. My firstborn was three weeks early and weighed only six pounds. She was tiny …
Umi’s One Year Milestone Session
Repeat clients are my favorite kind, hands down. I love being able to grow a relationship with the families I photograph. In this case, I have been there to document Umi’s birth, to take her newborn photos, and now to photographer her one-year milestone session. I love watching the families I work with grow and …
The Birth of Baby Kiwi: Abel is Here!
Who is Baby Kiwi? Kiwi is the nickname my daughter, Tilly, and son-in-law, Jared, gave to their unborn baby. My daughter is a dual citizen of Canda and the US who married a Kiwi and lives in New Zealand; hence the nickname. Photographing the birth of Kiwi was so very special to me. Supporing my …
Why Hire a Doula?
Why Hire a Doula? Is it Really Worth the Expense? Guest post by doula, Molly Seimears of Doulas of Bellingham. Birth is a big deal. Whether we experience it once or even a dozen times, each of them is a day we remember for the rest of our lives. Regardless of circumstance, whether …
Whangarei Maternity Photos
I have arrived safe and sound in Whangarei, New Zealand. I few here a few days ago, from Bellingham, WA, to be here for my daughter’s birth. Tilly’s baby will be my second grandchild. She is due June 8th, and we are eagerly awaiting his/her arrival. Click here to see the engagement photos I took …
The Birth of Greyson: Bellingham Birth Center
I arrived at the Bellingham Birth Center for Devon’s birth on a sunny afternoon to find her laboring and in good spirits while her husband worked on a cross-stitch project for their baby. While I have seen plenty of grandmas knit during their daughter’s labor and I’ve even been known to work on my knitting …
North Lake Whatcom Maternity Shoot: Devon
I met Devon at a La Leche League meeting in 1999. I was the mother of three, and Devon was not quite two years old…a rambuncious toddler climbing all over her mom. Knowing this bit of information makes it hard for me to believe that Devon is now married and expecting her first baby. I …
Tirzah’s Birth: Bellingham Birth Center
Tirzah’s birth is the third birth I have photographed for Jessica and Jon. Their first son, Matthew, was diagnosed with Trisomy 18 during a routine ultrasound. They knew that Matthew might have a very short life. Jessica carried him to term but Matthew was stillborn. He was born surrounded by love and tears. Less than …
Erin’s Six Month Milestone Session
I had so much fun at Erin’s six month milestone session. I have had the fun of taking Erin’s photos since before she was born. Her mama had a beautiful maternity session at Glen Echo Garden this summer. You can see Leslie’s full maternity session at Glen Echo Gardens here. Then, I had the honor …
Welcome ​Felix! Fresh 48 In-Hospital Session
Fresh 48 sessions take place at the place of birth within the first 48 hours. This is ideal for parents who want to capture the baby’s first hours, but do not want the birth itself photographed. While watching baby’s enter the world and take their first breath is my favorite part of my job as …