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This week has been CA-RAZY! Three births to photograph in one week. If I start going gaga and want another baby, you could probably pin it down to this week being the cause of my baby fever.

I’m sure there are other rockstar photographers out there that do this every week, but not me. This was my first time shooting 2 births back-to-back. Good thing they were scheduled C-Sections, so we had some sort of idea of when baby would arrive.

Workday 1 & Workday 2:  Calling Dr. Donna to the OR!

BOTH of these births somehow involve phenomenal photographers. Day 1 was the birth of Lukas, his mommy is Anne Meintrup of  Shutterly Amazing Portraits. I’ll be posting WAAAY more photos of this birth next week.

Day 2 was a birth that Kelly Manno asked me to shoot. Shooting a birth in her place was a little nerve-wracking since I KNOW how awesome of a job she does.

That’s why she’s the only person who’ll ever shoot the birth of my kids.

Here are a few of my favorites from that day….

Dad waiting just outside the room as Mom gets prepped for her C-Section. 

Seconds old.

Chunky, happy, and ready to be loved. But could someone turn down those lights? It’s a little bright in here. 🙂

This evening, I’ve got another hot date full of hospital attire, waiting rooms, and baby blankets.

Yep, I’m off to shoot another birth. I’m not complaining. Not at all.

My job is awesome.

Happy Friday!

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  • Kay BouleyMay 18, 2012 - 5:01 pm

    Wow! That is amazing and just looking at those images makes me want another one!!ReplyCancel

  • MelindaMay 18, 2012 - 5:19 pm

    These are all great I love seeing the absolutely brand new little ones, such a miracle!ReplyCancel

  • AmandaMay 18, 2012 - 5:30 pm

    Beautiful birth images and congrats to the new mamas!ReplyCancel

  • Dawn TempleMay 18, 2012 - 7:06 pm

    Beautiful job. What a moment to be cherished.ReplyCancel

  • […] I anticipated photographing a couple of births. Never knowing that the first time I’d be photographing a C-section birth it would also be the week of my second C-section birth AND it would happen all in the same week that I also photographed a THIRD baby’s birth. (Could ya follow that?) […]ReplyCancel

My time with Everett was absolute perfection.

I’ll say it again. This little snuggle bug was perfect in every way.

And, I have to admit, I’m in love. There is just something about little boys that melt me. I’d steal this little guy and keep him for my own if I could.

Since his mom and dad are my family members, I can already hear dad say, “When he’s crying at 2 am or has an explosive diaper, you’re welcome to whisk him away.”

While that may be a funny joke and a fleeting wish in a tough moment, I’ll say right now, “Don’t tempt me, Matt. Don’t tempt me.”

Because this little boy is just divine….

Everett was such a sleepy-posy baby for most of his session. But as soon as I said, “Ok, we’re done!” this 10-day-old boy woke up and showed me his personality.

So, as usual, I couldn’t put down my camera.

I can only joke this way with certain people, and yes, sometimes my humor is a little quirky…

...but you can see it like I do, can’t you?  

🙂

Thank you cute, sweet Everett for letting me pose you, snuggle you, and learn more about you. I can’t wait to see your personality blossom as you grow!

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  • MelindaMay 7, 2012 - 5:12 pm

    This is a really sweet newborn session! I love all the pics!ReplyCancel

  • Jen DavisMay 7, 2012 - 7:33 pm

    I love all these, his expressions were great!ReplyCancel

  • LizMay 7, 2012 - 8:07 pm

    So cute!! I love that Michelangelo joke too, you are so right haha!ReplyCancel

  • AmberMay 8, 2012 - 8:58 am

    Oh my gosh I was cracking up at those last photos! What a little sweetheart! And somewhat of a chunker 😉ReplyCancel

  • AngelaMay 8, 2012 - 12:33 pm

    I love these! My favorite is the first one you posted, and then the awake shots.ReplyCancel

  • lruizMay 8, 2012 - 5:29 pm

    Those are beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • Melissa VillalobosMay 14, 2012 - 3:05 am

    What a cutie, great pics, Donna!!ReplyCancel

  • milsztof fotograf olsztynMay 17, 2012 - 7:18 am

    He is actually smiling. Great photos.ReplyCancel

We had a great time during our session. Brianne was up for anything and never let her heels or adorable dress hold her back from rolling in the grass or strolling through a field. She was a sweetheart from start to finish, inside and out.

I kept saying to Matt, “You know how gorgeous she is, right?”

Of course, he did.   He definitely loves this gal and it shows.

Sweet, fun, and perfect for each other. Brianne and Matt’s wedding is going to be a dream to capture next year.

How can it not be with a couple like this?

 

Thank you Matt and Brianne! I love capturing your love!

It is an honor to have these images featured in Todays Wedding Belles.

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Introducing the newest and greatest little person added to my family. Karis is my niece. I’ve now got 9 nieces…NINE!… and it’s still just as exciting as the first! My sister and her husband are first time parents so watching them enjoy their new little bundle is so super special for all of us. Thank you, Jessica and Jonathan, for letting me snuggle and play with Karis for a couple of hours…

Here’s your baby girl:

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My heart is full for this family. So much so, that I don’t have a lot of flowery depiction of how I feel about them.

 As I continue through life with them, I just love them.

They are my friends and they are my family.

It was a honor to photograph them in expectation of their third child.

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The following photos are my favorite. Kacie is beautiful all the time and especially when pregnant!

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