This is my favorite newborn film I've made yet!  I made the whole film black & white as part of a monthly video challenge that I'm part of and I LOVE IT.  I love the classic look it gives the film.  I love how all of the details seem to stand out even more in black & white.  

And of course it was a joy to get to see this family of three again.  In just 24 hours little Garnet had already changed!  It's so crazy how fast that happens!  This film was a surprise for them, as they were willing to let me video their 24 hour postpartum visit to use in an informational video I was working on, but I'm so thankful I got to capture these moments for them!  Those newborn days are so sweet and so fleeting, but now they have a film to help them remember it all!  

I can't tell you how amazing it was to be with this couple as they welcomed their first little baby into the world!  They were so incredible throughout the labor--the teamwork these two have is out of this world!  And this mama listened to her body and moved and found the right positions to help her baby come out like she had done it before or something.  I asked her after the delivery what she thought had been the biggest help to her and she said the childbirth classes she'd taken (she had taken both a Bradley Childbirth class and a Hypnobirthing Childbirth class).   Her birth affirmations were hand-created by her and kept her focused throughout the labor.  Her husband was by her side and was THE BEST daddy doula I've ever seen, whispering words of encouragement and giving her both the physical support and the space she needed to bring their baby into the world.  I'm telling you guys---It was a BEAUTIFUL thing to watch!!!  So welcome, sweet Garnet!!  It was so inspiring to be a part of your {birth} day! 

This is mostly a photography slideshow with little bits of video added in, so I'm not going to post as many pictures as usual.  I'll let you watch the slideshow to see them!  :)

What a privilege is was to be with this lady as she welcomed her two little girls into the world.  I was fortunate enough to be a part of her last pregnancy when I was working as a student midwife, so to see her again was a real treat!  Unfortunately, a cesarean birth was not what she had been hoping for throughout her pregnancy, but due to health complications and the babies positions it was determined to be the best course of action for everyone's safety.  These little girls came out a-screaming!  They were feisty and ready to meet their mommy!  It was such an honor to get to be a part of this exciting day and to document this family welcoming TWO new sisters into their loving home.  Happy {birth} day, Moriah and Eden!