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.
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Birth Photography
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 …
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 …
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 Birth Story: Little Earthling Photography
I have had so much fun working with John and Leslie over the past months. We had lovey maternity session at Glenn Echo Garden on a perfect summer afternoon. After this maternity session, the wait for their baby girl’s birth was on. Lesley was in good spirits but working hard when I showed up for …
Welcome Bennett: Bellingham Homebirth Photography
Welcome Bennett: Bellingham Homebirth Photography One of my favorite things about being a birth photographer is the opportunity to work with families a second or even third time as they welcome a new baby into their growing family. Two years ago I had the privilege of photographing Aria’s birth and was thrilled when Cassie asked …
The Birth of Umiko
Lauren was already in hard, I need to stop talking and focus during contractions labor, when I arrived at the hospital to photograph the birth of her first baby. I was especially excited to attend Lauren’s birth because her mom, Sarah, is a good friend of mine. I absolutely love it when I am at a birth …
Breastfeeding Session with Mace {Bellingham Photographer}
Breastfeeding Session with Mace {Bellingham Photographer} Last summer I photographed Mace’s beautiful, gentle homebirth and then a few days later went back to do his newborn photos. I was thrilled when his mama, Alyssa, contacted me requesting a breastfeeding session. I have had the honor of breastfeeding all of my babies, including the two babies …
Should I Hire a Birth Photographer for my C-Section? {Imogen’s Birth}
Should I Hire a Birth Photographer for my C-Section? I have been photographing births since 2010 and sometimes I have clients wonder if they should hire a birth photographer if they are having a c-section. As a birth photographer, I am there to document your baby’s birth, no matter how the story unfolds. I have documented …
Ailish’s Birth {Mt Vernon Birth Photographer}
I photographed the birth of Pamela’s first daughter, back in 2015. I love it when repeat clients call and book another birth. Not only is re-hiring me an incredible honor but I love getting to know the families better. Pamela’s first birth was long. Like all day and push for five hours long. Her baby was …
Bellingham Birth Photographer: Mace’s Beautiful Homebirth
I was at the Aquatic Center enjoying an afternoon of cool water with my kids when the call came from Alyssa that her water had broke and she was in labor. I laughed when I saw the date because Alyssa had assured me that she always goes past 41 weeks and yet here she was, …