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Sunset Nursing Memories :: Sioux Falls Nursing Photographer

admin — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 18:09:34 +0000

Marie is one of my best friends as well as my studio partner. She and I share one of the most beautiful studio spaces in Sioux Falls! We also happen to have children every other year from each other. When her son, Julian, was born, I was honored to be there to photograph the event. In fact, his birth was the very first I had ever photographed. It started my passion for birth photography and I am still very thankful for the opportunity!

So the other night when I asked Marie if she’d run out to a park and exchange nursing photos with me, she was as excited as I was! I am truly blessed to have such beautiful friends, both inside and out. Thanks for being as spontaneous as me, Marie! Here are a few of my favorites from her session.

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The Birth of Broderick :: Sioux Falls Birth Photography

admin — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 17:22:35 +0000

Broderick was welcomed into the world through the first water birth I’ve ever witnessed. I have been in love with water birth since before I was pregnant with my first child, but having preemie babies myself, I have never been able to have this type of birthing experience. I am still hoping and praying that someday I will be able to have the sweet water birth I’ve envisioned. Jessica and Gavin were so amazing to each other through this beautiful birth. He wanted to help and she found strength in his touch. When she was getting to the hardest moments, transition, she would look in his eyes and get the strength to go on. It was truly a beautiful birth to witness. Please enjoy these pictures documenting the birth of sweet Brody.

If you would like to see more, visit the custom slideshow here. This was the first birth that I tried to incorporate video. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pd0ebqfiuzM

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Welcome Finley James :: Sioux Falls Birth Photographer

admin — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 16:02:35 +0000

Finn was welcomed into the world peacefully on May 2nd, 2012 by his parents Mandy and Corey. Finn surprised all of us when he came out weighing an impressive 11 pounds 4 ounces. Witnessing and photographing this birth inspired me in so many ways including increasing my faith in the human body. Mandy was an absolute rock star the entire birth. She is truly an inspiration for natural birthing mamas across the world. While Finn was entering the world, he did get a little stuck with shoulder dysplasia and the Gaskin Maneuver had to be used. Luckily, we have such wonderful maneuvers to get those stuck babies out in time. Here is a link to their slideshow, and below you will find some of my favorite images from his birth. Enjoy!

Slideshow: The Birth of Finley James

Welcome Julian Alexander :: Sioux Falls Birth Photography

admin — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 21:07:56 +0000

One of my best friends and studio partner, Marie asked me if I would be interested in photographing the birth of her son. I was instantly thrilled at the opportunity because birth has always interested me and I have seen many birth photography website and openly wept. There is nothing quite as special and unique as the birth of a child. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity and I feel so privileged that I was selected!

Julian Alexander was born at 3:45 in the morning after over 24 hours of labor.

Here are a few of my favorite images from this birth. I hope you enjoy!

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