St. Augustine Birth Photographer | Baby C Home Birth

December 06, 2015

9:31 "I honestly have no idea what's going on with my body right now. . . Midwife said not to worry until it's actual contractions so don't be shocked if I call you later!"

10:09: "So. . . the midwife is on her way to come check me out. IDK whether to tell you to wait to confirm or to get your butt over here so you don't miss it."

I throw on some clothes and head to Daytona. . .

11:01 : Baby arrives

11:10 : Photographer arrives

As I'm walking up the stairs I ask dad how she's doing "oh- yea she already had him"

NOOOOOO!

Most frazzled I run into the bathroom to find mom in the tub with her very brand new baby totally cool calm and collected. Sense of humor fully intact and this momma is clearly a seasoned birthing pro.

We met about 5 and a half years ago in a birthing class at the hospital as we prepared for the deliveries of our first born babes. So awesome to get to go full circle and be there for [or directly after] the delivery of her newest squish - who was just the most snugly guy ever!

St. Augustine Photographer | Project 365 : November

December 01, 2015

I love photography. I love looking at pictures, taking them, creating them - all of it. I have been so fortunate to turn what I love into a career. As this year went on I was photographing for my clients - but I wasn't creating anything for myself - and if I was I felt guilty because I had a million other things I 'should' be working on.

When I'm shooting for fun - I learn new tricks. I perfect old ones. I get to play around and make mistakes and just create without pressure.

So - this year I'm making a point to do just that. To stop- even if only for the briefest moment - pull out my camera and document what inspires me. I don't really have any guidelines other than that.

Every day for 365 days I will shoot something for myself. I'll blog 1-3 images from every day and share them with you bi-weekly to keep myself accountable. I would love your feedback. Some days I'm finding I'm more inspired then others, some images are better than others, but I make it a point to get my camera out every day regardless.

This batch of images I was drawn to do all black and white. Who knows if that will continue - or for how long. I am giving myself full creative control with this project and am excited to see where it takes me. I have a few things in mind that I would like to learn from this project - but as with most things in life - I will probably take away very different lessons then anticipated when it's all said and done.

So brace yourself for loads of pictures of my kids and likely lots of babbling from me.

This is #Project365

Day 1 : November 15

Day 2 : November 16

Day 3 : November 17

Day 4 : November 18

Day 5 : November 19

Day 6 : November 20

Day 7 : November 21

Day 8 : November 22

Day 9 : November 23

Day 10 : November 24

Day 11 : November 25

Day 12 : November 26

Day 13 : November 27

Day 14 : November 28

Day 15 : November 29

Day 16 : November 30

Flagler Hospital Birth Story | St. Augustine Birth Photographer

November 28, 2015 in Birth

Some babies come before their due date. Some come after. Seldom do they come on the actual day they are expected - but this little lady did! When I was editing this session at one point Adele came on the radio and it felt most fitting - so I'll let her take over this blog post from here:

When the rain is blowing in your face,
And the whole world is on your case,
I could offer you a warm embrace
To make you feel my love.

When the evening shadows and the stars appear,
And there is no one there to dry your tears,
I could hold you for a million years
To make you feel my love.

I know you haven't made your mind up yet,
But I will never do you wrong.
I've known it from the moment that we met,
No doubt in my mind where you belong.

I'd go hungry; I'd go black and blue,
And I'd go crawling down the avenue.
No, there's nothing that I wouldn't do
To make you feel my love.

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