I photographed my gorgeous friend Libby this past weekend! We have been hatching a plan for me to photograph her family for YEARS. She is a Toowoomba girl, but has since moved to Brisbane and the stars never aligned to bring them all up for a photography session back here in Toowoomba. But with baby number 3 on the way, we were determined to make it happen!
Rebekah
Alby
Over the last two years, birth photography has been in the back of my mind as something I would love to do one day, when I was finished having children and they were a little more grown. The unpredictability of birth means, as a birth photographer, you are required to be on call for weeks waiting for baby to arrive, and be able to drop everything once that call comes through. I didn’t think I would be able to do that just yet, but when Skye contacted me asking if I would photograph her birth, I knew I had to say yes. You see, Skye and I have a bit of a tradition. She has always trusted me to photograph her family, even if haven’t done anything like it before. I shot Skye and Sam’s engagement photos when I’d never photographed a couple’s session. When she was pregnant with her first daughter, I shot her maternity photos; my first in studio. When her second daughter arrived, her newborn session was the very first in the home studio I set up after I decided that I would make the leap to making photography my “real job”, and specialise in posed newborn sessions. So, it was only fitting that this birth, possibly her last, would be my first.
As Skye’s pregnancy progressed, she updated me on every twinge, quietly confident this baby would not be born later than her first two. When this milestone passed we wondered when he or she would decide to make their entrance into the world. On Tuesday morning I messaged Skye to check in, she had no updates to report. Then a message came through early that night saying there may be signs of labour but she wasn’t entirely convinced. As I settled into bed after a long night of editing, another message came through from her husband Sam saying they were off to the birth centre. It was happening!
Surrounded by love and family, Skye laboured to bring her precious baby into the world. Supported by Sam, the midwives who attended her, and the water she had chosen to birth in, their baby arrived in stunning fashion. “En caul”, with waters intact, a 1 in 80 000 chance.
And there he was. Their baby boy. Their little Alby.
While they adjust to being a family of five, I look forward to next week, when I photograph a lifestyle session in their home; which, in typical Skye fashion, is something I haven’t done before <3 I hope you enjoy these images as much I enjoyed being a part of this very special birth.
Teddy and Rosie are ONE with the force!
Teddy and Rosie are ONE with the force!! *insert Star Wars theme song*
Well, we made it! It’s been a crazy year. At times I didn’t think we could do it, those first 6 months were really rough. Lots of ugly crying (from me), many nappy changes, many many sleepless nights, two trips to sleep school, a million viruses from Henry starting daycare… But we have been surrounded with so much love and support by friends and family which helped us get through, day by day. We have also been blessed with double the kisses and double the cuddles. And here we are! One whole year.
Happy first birthday my darling boy and my darling girl! We love you so much!
Jo
William
Skye
Amy
I met Amy, Ged and their two beautiful kids for a sunset maternity session today. Such a beautiful family! Doesn’t Amy look radiant! I can’t wait to meet their beautiful new bub <3 I don't shoot outdoors often because it can be hard to get out around that time of day with the craziness at home with the kids, but I'm hoping to more! Such beautiful, natural photos.
Parker
Parker is 2!
I cannot believe it’s been two years since I photographed this little guy! He was so much fun this morning! Lots of energy and a tonne of character. What a cutie!
Karen and Montana – Toowoomba Maternity Photographer
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 10
- Next Page »