Lola Mae - Birth

August 1, 2016 was a day that I won't ever forget. I attended my first home birth. It was the most incredible experience. Kalynn sent me a text at 12:30 am, I was up and out the door in 15 minutes. I made it to Siloam by 2:45. Sweet miss Lola made her appearance at 5:37 am. Watching Kalynn labor was inspiring. I know that sounds crazy but she handled it so well. It was fun to get to watch a midwife in action as well. She was a great support. I feel like I learned so much about birth just by being there. Kalynn and Shawn had chosen to not find out what they were having before so it was so fun to watch Shawn deliver Lola and then announce that she was "another girl!" This is their 3rd girl and it was evident that he was head over heels for the newest Hansen lady. I can't thank them enough for letting me be the one to document this day! 

Ellie - Senior

I did a senior shoot with a special girl a few weeks ago. I say special because I met her the day she was born. She is basically my little sister. We shot for 2 days and had an exorbitant amount of photos to sort through. I've picked out a few of my favorites to share here!

Vera Fern - Fresh 48

Miss Vera has impeccable timing. When we set up this birth we knew that there was a very good chance I would be at the beach and would miss her birth. As it turned out, she decided to come the day before! Her mama, Bess, had a tough labor with her older sister so we were all hoping for a successful VBAC. And boy did she get it! Vera was born within 2 hours of arriving at the hospital. It was so exciting hearing how different this birth was and how empowered Bess felt afterwards. The sweetest moment was when Vera cried and her sister Maeve said, "I think she needs me". Big sister, she will always need you. It was such a joy doing this Fresh 48 shoot. I've known Bess for a very long time so being asked to come document these moments was very, very special to me.

Hank Warren - Birth Story

Hank was born via a repeat c-section just 18 months after his big brother Wyatt's exciting birth! The morning was very relaxed and mama was on cloud nine with her boys. I love when the baby being born is part of my family. Not only do I get to document the day but then I get to snuggle with the new baby as well!

Wyatt Raymond - Birth Story

Wyatt was my first birth story to document. That alone should be enough to ensure that I won't ever forget it. There is another reason I won't forget it. His mama is my cousin! She took a chance and let me be there for her birth. I will be forever grateful. 

Wyatt's birth was full of surprise and emotion. After laboring for quite a while, it was determined that for him to arrive safely he would need to be delivered via c-section. Mama was so very brave and before she knew it, she was holding her sweet boy.