Lily 1 Year | Birmingham Alabama Child PhotographyMay 15th, 2013Are ya’ll ready for Miss Lily’s 1 year photo shoot? It’s been quite the year documenting this little one. We started with a fun maternity session with Didi and Andrew, then a few weeks later Lily made her debut. At 6 months, we had a little fun in the studio. Lily was a real ham for [...] |
Are ya’ll ready for Miss Lily’s 1 year photo shoot? It’s been quite the year documenting this little one. We started with a fun maternity session with Didi and Andrew, then a few weeks later Lily made her debut. At 6 months, we had a little fun in the studio. Lily was a real ham for her big 1 year session! Walking, smashing cake, looking for dogs…she was ready for anything!
Happy birthday Lily! It’s been a real honor to photograph your first year and I’m excited to keep watching you grow!
Mary Kathryn | 2 Year Portraits | Samford UniversityMay 1st, 2013This little bit has been gracing the blog since she was 1 month old, so it’s so wonderful to welcome her back to celebrate her turning 2! I think we walked the entire Samford University campus, following MK’s navigation as fast as her legs would allow. As I looked through her shoot, I was really [...] |
This little bit has been gracing the blog since she was 1 month old, so it’s so wonderful to welcome her back to celebrate her turning 2! I think we walked the entire Samford University campus, following MK’s navigation as fast as her legs would allow. As I looked through her shoot, I was really struck by the black and white images for some reason. Some of the in between moments make for the best portraits.
Want a look back at MK’s 1st year? Click here!
See what I mean? These sweet in between moments with Mama and Daddy are just precious.
Welcome Hazel | Homewood, AL | Newborn PhotographyApril 18th, 2013Hazel June is here! This gorgeous little one was wonderful to photograph! Of course, I have a soft spot in my heart for this one because her mama and I are cousins. You’ll want to take a look back at Heather and Emery’s maternity session for a refresher in how cute they are! |
Hazel June is here! This gorgeous little one was wonderful to photograph! Of course, I have a soft spot in my heart for this one because her mama and I are cousins. You’ll want to take a look back at Heather and Emery’s maternity session for a refresher in how cute they are!
Heather & Emery | Waiting on Hazel | Mt. Brook Maternity PhotographyMarch 26th, 2013Let me introduce you loyal readers to my gorgeous cousin, Heather. She is due any day with her first born, Hazel June. I’m so happy and honored to be able to document such a special time in her and Emery’s life. A little family back story: Not long after Emery and Heather got married, Kent and [...] |
Let me introduce you loyal readers to my gorgeous cousin, Heather. She is due any day with her first born, Hazel June. I’m so happy and honored to be able to document such a special time in her and Emery’s life.
A little family back story: Not long after Emery and Heather got married, Kent and I wagered with them a small bet on who would have a baby last. Years went on, our other cousins were having children, but us 4 were hanging on to our dog only households. Lo and behold, Kent and I were the ones that “caved” first. Not long before Walt was born, Heather announced her pregnancy! Now, Walt & Hazel will be 5 months apart and we can’t wait to see them play together as they grow.
Congratulations to Heather, Emery, and “big brother” Dakota! Stay tuned, soon you’ll see Hazel debut on the blog!
A Morning with the Platt’s | Vestavia Hills, AL Lifestyle PhotographyMarch 7th, 2013Last summer, I spent an afternoon with the oldest Platt children: Caleb, Joshua, and Mara Ruth. What you couldn’t see behind the scenes was that their mama was pregnant with their brother, Isaiah. I spent an eventful morning with the children at home; we celebrated Isaiah with a few portraits, mama lead their daily devotion, the boys played [...] |
Last summer, I spent an afternoon with the oldest Platt children: Caleb, Joshua, and Mara Ruth. What you couldn’t see behind the scenes was that their mama was pregnant with their brother, Isaiah. I spent an eventful morning with the children at home; we celebrated Isaiah with a few portraits, mama lead their daily devotion, the boys played with legos, and Mara Ruth was all about her bee antennas and iPad game.
I absolutely love in home shoots. It’s such a unique way to look back as a parent (or child), at what life looked like with little ones running around your home. Eating breakfast, playing dress up, brushing tiny teeth; all such sweet glimpses into what life really looks like. Alright, let’s peek inside what mornings looks like for the Platt 4!
March Special | Baby’s First Year PlanMarch 5th, 2013One of the sweetest benefits of photographing baby’s first year is watching them grow before my eyes. From their mama’s belly and sleeping soundly at only days old, to being able to sit, crawl, and then walk; those important milestones deserve to be documented in a way that won’t be forgotten. For the month of [...] |
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One of the sweetest benefits of photographing baby’s first year is watching them grow before my eyes. From their mama’s belly and sleeping soundly at only days old, to being able to sit, crawl, and then walk; those important milestones deserve to be documented in a way that won’t be forgotten.
For the month of March, I’ll be discounting $200 off all Baby’s First Year Plans! One of the best things about this package is that you can be expecting your little one to arrive OR you can start your plan as late as 3 months old!
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K & E | Oak Mt. State Park | Hoover, AL Family PhotographyJanuary 25th, 2013SO. MUCH. FUN. These 4 were amazing to work, laughing the whole time and making my job easy! These sweet photos are a great mixture of rustic and colorful. Enjoy this down on the farm adventure and I dare you not to smile and those happy faces! |
SO. MUCH. FUN. These 4 were amazing to work, laughing the whole time and making my job easy!
These sweet photos are a great mixture of rustic and colorful. Enjoy this down on the farm adventure and I dare you not to smile and those happy faces!
Walter Finnegan Michael | Our Birth StoryDecember 13th, 2012When we found out Walt’s due date, November 3, I immediately hoped that he would make his appearance a bit earlier. I wanted a Halloween baby! Our first born just had to have a cool birthday. Since my plan was to go into labor naturally and continue to deliver him unmedicated, I knew that his [...] |
When we found out Walt’s due date, November 3, I immediately hoped that he would make his appearance a bit earlier. I wanted a Halloween baby! Our first born just had to have a cool birthday. Since my plan was to go into labor naturally and continue to deliver him unmedicated, I knew that his coming on Halloween was most likely not going to happen.
I had a doctor’s appointment on Tuesday the 30th, and I was encouraged to hear that I was already 3.5 cm dilated and 80% effaced. Dr. Ross was pretty certain that we would meet our baby before the weekend. I wasn’t so sure. I hadn’t really felt significant contractions and he had not dropped at all. That night, we went out for some cheap Mexican food and I came home to take Heidi for a long walk. Exhausted and sore, I took a bath and called it a night.
Around 4:00 am, I awoke to some unfamiliar pains. I walked around our quiet house for a while, bounced on a birthing ball, climbed back into bed and finally woke up Kent. “Hey Kent, I’m pretty sure I’m in labor”. Reassuring him that I was timing the irregular contractions, he had plenty of time to have coffee, bacon, shower, pack and feed Heidi. Meanwhile, I was pacing, timing and freaking Heidi out. Contractions were coming on stronger and quicker. Between contractions, I felt it necessary to put on makeup and a half decent outfit… oh the crazy thoughts that dominated my mind.
My focal points and John Mayer of course.
On our way to the hospital, we sent texts to our family to let them know it was game time. I soaked in what that early morning looked like the whole way there. This was the ride I had been waiting on for 9 months. As I gripped the handle on the side of the car, I announced that I was going to be sick in about 10 seconds. We were in unusually heavy 6:30 am traffic, and in a left hand turning lane. The threat of being run over while in labor was not my dream scenario, but we made it unscathed to the hospital. After answering 3 million questions for the hospital administration, I was at 5 cm dilated and 100% effaced. “This is going to be quick,” I thought. We will meet our son very soon.
Tub. Shower. Bed. I desperately rotated between those 3 spots in an attempt to find a comfortable position. My dear friend Kamin has been on deck to photograph Walt’s birth before we were even expecting a child. Our friendship graduated to a place unknown after it was all over. I remember thinking that she and Kent were putting on brave and cheerful faces as labor became more intense, but their look of worry gave them away. In my preparation to give birth, I thought that the least amount of people and chatter in the room would help me the most. The idea of lots of nurses cheering me on would annoy me and cause me to lose focus. I wanted to experience natural childbirth and the stubborn part of me would do it all on my own, thank you very much. The surprising truth is that I thrived when I was being challenged and pushed to my limits. The cheers of my husband, nurses and Kamin were what kept me going.
Kent was strong, silent, prayerful; everything I needed. I know that it was all quite emotional for him to watch.
As I looked to my right, with tired eyes and body, I saw Dr. Ross enter the room wearing a mask and gloves. With a handful of pushes, Walt was crowning. The doctor announced, “This baby has a lot of hair!” “This is a big baby!” I was filled with immediate relief that he was a big baby. “Ah, that has to be the reason it’s taken so long to push him out,” I thought. With one last push, my body unhinged itself and Walt came rushing out.
The pain had vanished; I was finally holding our child. I silently studied every inch of him, taking in every detail. Our Halloween baby was here and he was perfect. I looked at Kent, in complete shock and delight at what had just happened. We all took wagers on how much our big baby weighed. “I’d say 8 lbs, 1 oz,” said one nurse. Kent and I were hilariously surprised when he was in fact 8 lbs, 9 oz.
While we prepared to introduce our family to Walt, our doctor laid hands upon our little one and prayed over our family.
The combination of adrenaline and the desire to snuggle with Walt made sleep nonexistent that night. Our little family had gained its newest member; this is what I was after all along.
All photos courtesy of the amazing Kamin Williams
For a look back:
Victoria | 6 Months | Birmingham, AL Children’s PhotographyDecember 3rd, 2012Back in April, Victoria made her debut on the blog with her newborn session. Now, she’s back with her 6 month session and holy cow, it is cute! Victoria’s big sister, London, was on hand for some sisterly love and encouragement. Miss V was perfectly content and was so much fun to spend an afternoon [...] |
Back in April, Victoria made her debut on the blog with her newborn session. Now, she’s back with her 6 month session and holy cow, it is cute! Victoria’s big sister, London, was on hand for some sisterly love and encouragement. Miss V was perfectly content and was so much fun to spend an afternoon with.
We’ll check back with Victoria for her 9 month session and make sure you keep an eye out for London and Victoria’s newborn cousin, Gannon, who’ll be debuting on the blog soon!
