This past Monday I received an unexpected call. A fellow photographer, the lovely Jan of Green Tree Photography, called and asked if I could fill in for her to photograph one of her good friend's while she gave birth to her first child. Without hesitation I said yes. It is such a humbling experience sharing in one of the most precious moments of life.. A mom giving birth to her first child. It's a day filled with all kinds of emotion. Not only did I witness the experience, I documented as the day unfolded. Casey and Hunter welcomed me with open arms into their delivery room. I may have started off as a stranger, but I soon felt a part of their family. Casey and Hunter decided not to find out what they were having, so they've been calling their baby-to-be, "Baby Shell." Below is a slideshow from Baby Shell's first day of life, but if you can't view it below, click here to view the slideshow! Below are also some of my favorites from the day. It was priceless and I'm so honored to have been apart of the experience.
Casey's mom quilted the above owl quilt! How stinkin cute!! She's so talented! Since Casey and Hunter didn't know what they were having, they picked out two outfits--one pink, one blue! Do you notice an owl theme... Hunter kept himself occupied with crosswords! Hunter stayed close by.. in his chair.. just in case he passed out :) Casey was too cute asking Hunter if he was alright :) The doctor told Casey she sees a lot of hair! Welcome to the world, Amelia Ruth! She was born at 3:56 p.m. She weighed 8lbs and was 21 inches long. You were amazing Casey! Proud grandparents :) Congratulations again Casey and Hunter on your beautiful baby Amelia! Thank you for the opportunity to share in such a wonderful experience! All my best to you and your family!
Amelia Ruth Born on 4/16/12 at 3:56 p.m. 8lbs 21 inches
Happy Birthday to my beautiful baby niece Avery Josephine. Born on April 27th at 1:06pm. She weighed 8lbs 6oz and measured 19.5 inches. I love her and her every roll. Who I love and admire even more is my sister, Sarah, who delivered her sweet baby girl naturally - by choice. She was a rockstar and I am so proud of her. Sarah.. you're my hero. It was such a unique and emotional experience to be apart of and witness. I am so happy I could document this moment for my sister and brother-in-law. Below is a slideshow from Avery's first day of life, but if you can't view it below, click here to view the slideshow! It's also accompanied by some of my favorites from the day. I haven't put my camera down since she was born! So look forward to seeing more!!! Congratulations Sarah and Doug! I love you both and your new little peanut.
Casey's mom quilted the above owl quilt! How stinkin cute!! She's so talented!
Since Casey and Hunter didn't know what they were having, they picked out two outfits--one pink, one blue! Do you notice an owl theme...
Hunter kept himself occupied with crosswords!
Hunter stayed close by.. in his chair.. just in case he passed out :)
Casey was too cute asking Hunter if he was alright :)
The doctor told Casey she sees a lot of hair!
Welcome to the world, Amelia Ruth! She was born at 3:56 p.m.
She weighed 8lbs and was 21 inches long.
You were amazing Casey!
Proud grandparents :)
