Friday, May 4, 2012

Riley Marie, A birth story: Nashville Childbirth Photographer {Middle TN birth photographer}


I got to spend yesterday getting to know Anna and Jackson (and their families) as they prepared to welcome their daughter into the world. Even though we had not met before, I immediately felt like we had been friends for a long time. The room was full of nervous, excited energy and everyone could not wait for their baby girl to get here.

I arrived when Anna was 6cm dilated and things progressed at a slow and steady rate. Here's the story of Riley's birth...














The predictions (there were a couple of cheaters who kept changing their time.weight). Ha ha



















10cm...here we go!







Because Riley was looking sideways, she was making her Mommy work hard (and Dad was even pushing too!)








 They kept their sense of humor the whole time and I thought Anna was gonna laugh that baby girl out!    We were all cracking up and at one point my cheeks were hurting from laughing with these two.








And here is the moment they have been waiting for...











There is nothing in the world like this.







Big girl!











The new family








 Time to meet the everyone!










Anna & Jackson, thank you so very much for allowing me to be a part of Riley's birth. You were both amazing and I loved watching you become a family of three. I can't wait to snuggle on your baby girl again next week. She is already so loved. Congratulations!!!




10 comments:

Phoebe said...

Wow, wow, wow! Simply amazing!

Saylorsmom said...

This is absolutely beautiful!

Anonymous said...

This is incredible!! Contests Jackson and Anna and a big welcome to baby Riley. She is gorgeous!!!

Wendy Anderson said...

Awesome! So happy for Anna & Jackson!

Ann said...

Anna and Jackson, how wonderful that you have captured these precious moments! These pics are great, brought tears of happiness! Congratulations on your precious baby Riley! We can't wait to meet her and see you guys!

Shannon Nelson Photography said...

Awesome work !

Unknown said...

Wow... What a perfect day and a perfect baby. Congrats to the new family!!

Cannot wait to experience this with you by my side BK. I have no words to describe just how much...

AmberDavid said...

wow! absolutly beautiful. Im going to be photographing my best friends birth very soon (any day now lol)
and was curious what setting you used if you didnt use your flash during the actual birth. Thanks!

Brooke Kelly Photography said...

Thanks everyone!! Amber--I shoot on manual and never use flash during birth sessions. Settings just depend on the the room and light, but usually wide open and high ISO's. :)

AmberDavid said...

I cant thank you enough for your response!! This helps me out so much! :o)