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i got to spend some time with these two children. their mom owns an amazing bridal boutique and we work together often but rarely get to spend time outside of that. i was happy to document some of their day away from work.
** i will be out of town from august 5-26 on a family vacation. if you would like to schedule something for the fall please contact me through my website contact section and i will get back with you when i return.
Brooke. This work is beautiful! And despite Aaron being in the mix that is a
Gorgeous baby! Ha! Thanks for sharing
you couldn't have said it any better, craig :)
Brooke,
You have no idea how special the images of these moments you've captured for us really are. thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you
that last b/w image is perfection. i love it. so still and quiet and peaceful. i love it.
(12.03.11 @ 01:36 PM)soooo beautiful, as is the ones of her birth. i love birth and have got to get my next one shot so beautifully as you did this one. man! gorgeous!
i'm gonna be a total goober and ask what kind of lens you use? i'm in the market for a new one and love your pictures (i'm sure you use a ton, but maybe a go-to lens?)
(12.21.11 @ 04:15 PM)i love my 35mm 1.2!
(01.16.12 @ 09:08 AM)
Hey :)
I wanna ask u what lens do u use? Cuz the photos are really great, and do u edit the photos to look like that or it's the camera setting?
when putting together this birth announcement i was inspired by my friend james and how she does her "what we wore" posts. i thought this would look perfect for a baby birth announcement since you have so much information that you want to share with everyone. i also wanted to avoid the standard announcements that get lost in the mix i also incorporated the big's in the card too. they sure do love their new sister.
BRILLIANT announcement. absolutely adore this entire shoot... simple, original, perfect. love!!!
~S
(11.03.11 @ 10:13 PM)simply adorable!
(11.07.11 @ 06:25 AM)Spotted your announcement on a couple of other blogs! I love your work and I'm glad so many other people do too :)
http://www.youaremyfave.com/2011/11/09/spotted-and-hearted-145/
(11.10.11 @ 02:02 PM)thanks everyone! i love that you all enjoyed it.
(11.10.11 @ 02:36 PM)Hi Brooke,
Waaw, I absolutely adore your work!
I stumbled upon your website as I was looking for birth announcements.
My little peanut is due next week!
I love the pics that you shot of Eleanor Quinn Wells! so simple but oh so beautiful...
I have a quick question about this birth announcement: How did you do the writing on top of the photo? And was this somehow one card or several cards?
I love to do this announcement for my little one, but not sure how to ..
hopefully you could give me some tips?
Thanks!!
Lien
people often ask me what why people would want me to photograph their labor and delivery and usually i tell them that it is a beautiful event. if you are one of those who can't stomach this life event then i would skip over this post now! :) little did i know that home births were even more reason to photograph your child's birth- it was magical. i was not quite sure what to expect when aaron told me they were having a home birth with a midwife. i had never photographed one at home so I was not quite sure what to expect. i can say that so many more emotions occur outside of the sterile hospital walls and it was fun seeing the difference between the two. i had both of my children in the hospital where i felt safe, both experiences were great but there is something to be said about having your baby in your home with your family.
i arrived after aaron texted me around 2:30 p.m. saying she was "in transistion" which had me worried i was going to miss it because i had left my phone in the car during a shoot. turns out she was "in transition" when i got there so things did not come quite as quickly. :) i was happy to be there during this phase and watch rachel move gracefully through each contraction.
the birthing ball ---> moved to the swaying back and forth ---> moved to the shower ---> moved to the floor ---> moved to the chair and you get the point. rachel was strong and beautiful and gave birth to a healthy baby girl at 6:53 p.m.. little nova was a hefty 9 lb 12 oz and 21 inches long. she is perfect and mom and dad are doing well!
i photograph births because you are only born once. /////// visit their family to see some pre-nova pictures and baby ones too if they get time to blog!
aaron is an amazing videographer at 31 films so he had to grab some shots of nova as she had heart checked. she was so alert and interested in everything going on.
i was even there for novas first bath (it was an herbal bath that the midwives made for them).
Wow these images are gorgeous. Amazing. Breathtaking. What a gift to be able to have these moments captured! Thank you for sharing!!
(10.03.11 @ 09:04 PM)Brooke, this series is just unbelievable. Beautiful, beautiful, priceless images you've created for this family.
(10.03.11 @ 09:15 PM)thanks jennifer. i was so glad to be there.
(10.03.11 @ 09:23 PM)thanks lauren. i felt the same way about the experience that i had to share.
(10.03.11 @ 09:24 PM)Incredible work, Brooke! Very tastefully done. The expression on Aarons face in the first color photo after the birth is incredible. Complete awe, joy, and even brokenness. All at the same time. Love it.
(10.03.11 @ 09:49 PM)Absolutely one of the most beautiful photojournalistic posts I've ever seen. I cried. Amazing work.
(10.03.11 @ 09:53 PM)These are some of the most moving images I've ever seen. Amazing. Thank you for sharing!
(10.03.11 @ 10:59 PM)Brooke...I'm still struggling to even put into words, how much these images mean to me and my new family. You captured the most life-changing and emotional moments of our lives in such an incredibly beautiful way. I cannot thank you enough. Thank you thank you thank you.
- The new dad
(10.04.11 @ 09:17 AM)By the way...I've been trying to figure out how to explain the feelings I had when I caught and delivered Nova and handed her to Rachel. It's like nothing I'd ever felt before! Adam pinpointed it exactly in his post though: "Complete awe, joy, and even brokenness. All at the same time." Thanks for translating everything for me Adam :)
(10.04.11 @ 09:20 AM)Great job Brooke! It's was so nice meeting you at the birth. The photo's are amazing! So nice to have treasures of Nova's first moments with us and a glimpse of the emotion surrounding her entrance. She is definitely surrounded with love! Thank you!
(10.04.11 @ 09:26 AM)I can't even come up with the words... Goosebumps, head to toe. Amazing photographs of THE most amazing moments for this family.
(10.04.11 @ 01:11 PM)beautiful as always brookie! can't wait for you to be a part of my number three :)
the last photo is so peaceful - i can't wait to be there!
This makes home birth look so appealing and relaxing! Thanks for showing everyone something that is not often seen.
(10.04.11 @ 09:33 PM)this post mad me cry. so beautiful and perfectly captured.
(10.05.11 @ 07:17 AM)Brooke you are so incredibly talented my sweet, sweet friend! What stunning captures....aahhhhh, I'm so inspired by you! :)
(10.05.11 @ 08:40 AM)Absolutely stunning! How wonderful that these images are captured for all time.
(10.05.11 @ 07:33 PM)Wow.. that was incredible.. you captured the experience so beautifully.
(10.08.11 @ 09:28 AM)BEAUTIFUL!!!
(10.14.11 @ 04:37 PM)What a great job of shooting a tough event to shoot, very well done!
(10.16.11 @ 12:50 PM)these are incredible. i never thought about how beautiful these moments could be. seriously, amazing job. i hope i get a chance to do this one day!
(10.21.11 @ 08:03 AM)These are absolutely beautiful. I admire women who have their births photographed- the moments couldn't be more genuine, what a special thing to have photos of.
(10.21.11 @ 11:39 AM)Absolutely beautiful! Thanks so much for posting!
(11.08.11 @ 01:55 PM)This is probably the most beautiful birth photography I have seen. You have caught those special moments between them....so perfect. I LOVE the shot of Dad squatting against the wall and mum leaning on him. That made me stop when I saw it. Congratulations Nova is beautiful
(11.08.11 @ 06:28 PM)What an amazing experience and phenomenal photographs. Brava!
(11.27.11 @ 09:10 PM)wow... this post totally made me tear up. that's some beautiful + powerful photography...
(12.04.11 @ 08:35 AM)gorgeous! I've recently started photographing home births, and it is phenomenal...
wondering what you shot with for this birth?
i am speechless and crying. This was captured so beautifully. Amazing. Thanks for sharing.
(12.29.11 @ 04:16 PM)A beautiful and perfect birth and baby. :)
(12.29.11 @ 05:42 PM)Thank you! These pictures are exactly how my 3 births went, but I never got any great pictures!! I was shocked- really, I did the shower, the ball, the waiting, and then the beautiful moment when you can see that baby....oh! Brought back wonderful memories. I did all home births and birth center births too....love it!
(02.28.12 @ 07:38 PM)
i've been hanging in colorado for the last week... (here's a sneak of sweet ivy and her dog)
This is such a beautiful photo. I'm so inspired by all of your photos. SO lovely.
(08.27.11 @ 09:09 PM)This is really something. The scenery is perfect. The little girl and dog make this photo have a comfortable homey feeling. Without them, it could have been just another scenery shot. I just love this, I really could go on and on haha. Great, great work!!
- Chandler
(10.07.11 @ 05:52 AM)
Just beautiful! Congrats!
(05.16.10 @ 08:27 PM)What a Handsome Guy!
Great Photos!
Love those teeny tiny legs! He's so cute!
(05.17.10 @ 11:22 AM)Oh goodness - he is so precious! I hope to get to meet him in person someday soon! Congratulations all over again to your family!
(05.19.10 @ 10:23 AM)here is the birthing story: we spent the weekend relaxing for the most part and managed to squeeze in a date night, block party, brunch and dinner with friends. i was excited most of all to get to spend our friday night at my favorite restaurant where we discussed the arrival of little leon. i felt that labor would come soon as i was having contractions already.
come sunday night i could really feel that they were consistent and moving along, but managed to sleep through them. around 3:45 am i noticed that things were moving along so i was quick to wake josh up and head over to the hospital. we arrived at the hospital at 5:00 am and i was glad to know I was 5 cm along. i labored for a good hour before my dr came in to see the progress and she was happy to announce that i was complete and ready to have this baby! at this moment i recall that i needed DRUGS, although it was my original plan to have a natural birth. of course that was not an option at this point and leon was born at 7:38 am. one fun fact that i have to throw in this story is that the baby nurse for leon was also mine when i was born (30 years ago). i only know that fact because we have a picture of her bathing me.
a special thanks to my best friend katie for grabbing my camera to document this moment. thanks to my dr, damla dryden for your care throughout my pregnancy and delivery. next, i could not have done it without the support of our doula, amanda moore. she was so great in helping me relax through all of that pain. last but not least, my josh...he has been such a supportive husband during the entire nine months, making sure all of my cravings were met and putting up with my emotional self.
i am overjoyed with a son and a second child, as i have learned with stella that time flies by too quickly. i can now see how parents have third and fourth children; i am not saying that i am going to have more (SMILE). stella is enjoying time with her baby brother and she makes the best big sister.
on a business note, i am on maternity leave from may 1 to july 1. this leave does not include the shoots we have scheduled. we will be accepting bookings for 2011 weddings at this time and you can contact us through our contact form on our website or email roxanne. thanks for allowing me to enjoy time with my new family of four.
Hey Brooke Congrats to you & Josh. He is adorable. Caleb & I can not wait to meet him.
(05.12.10 @ 12:48 PM)Brooke! I am smiling getting to see these pictures! He is so beautiful and so are the pictures of his arrival! Congrats!!!! XOXO Laura
(05.12.10 @ 01:05 PM)Brooke~ He is absolutely beautiful. I was just thinking how I would never see another newborn like that. Thanks for sharing! Congratulations to your whole family!
(05.12.10 @ 05:18 PM)Congratulations, Brooke! Leon is an adorable baby. I'm so happy for you!
(05.12.10 @ 06:43 PM)Brooke!!!! congratulations to you and Josh and Stella! He is perfect! miss you and I just can't believe how much your life has changed since I last saw you...both of us! we need to catch up soon. love!!!
(05.12.10 @ 09:12 PM)Brooke!!!! congratulations to you and Josh and Stella! He is perfect! miss you and I just can't believe how much your life has changed since I last saw you...both of us! we need to catch up soon. love!!!
(05.12.10 @ 09:14 PM)So happy for you SUPER woman!
(05.13.10 @ 03:17 PM)I LOVED reading this! I felt like I was right there...Congratulations! Can't wait to meet him
(05.14.10 @ 06:55 PM)brooke! you're amazing!!!! what an awesome birth experience! He's beautiful and perfect but who could expect any different, your gal is an angel :) i hope you thoroughly enjoy your maternity leave. xo.
(05.15.10 @ 11:53 PM)So beautiful!! Congratulations :) I'm so happy for you and your family!!
(05.19.10 @ 10:15 AM)These are absolutely gorgeous images- moving and beautifully done. Many congrats.
(05.24.10 @ 04:42 PM)Brooke - these are SO beautiful and little Leon is just gorgeous! Congratulations! I am so happy for you :)
(06.07.10 @ 01:46 PM)dear mister, sorry for moving your crappy sign that has been up for 6 months. we put it back!
Gorgeous shots Brooke! I love these shots! They are all gorgeous! So nice meeting you at WPPI!
(03.15.10 @ 07:22 AM)
So sweet, adorable age to photograph. Love the nguni rug :)
(02.22.10 @ 02:25 PM)Super cute shoot!
(02.24.10 @ 02:21 PM)Absolutely BEAUTIFUL baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(03.23.10 @ 06:22 AM)
Gorgeous! They are just precious! The top photo is canvas worthy for sure!
(02.03.10 @ 10:32 AM)Love it! Great job, Brooke . . . I am sure you were exhausted at the end of that one! They are all beautiful . . . great color, perfect little heads and adorable tiny toes! I love the first shot of all 5 of them, everyone seems so content and happy.
(02.03.10 @ 10:38 AM)These are precious. What memories!!
(02.03.10 @ 11:54 AM)Hi Brooke,
Thank you so much for sharing these photos. Lance and Will are business partners, which I think you knew, but anyhow Lance has been keeping me updated and I ran into Will/Bridgett before Lainey came home, but I hadn't seen any images yet. You just made my day. Way to capture so many moments for them.
My fave is the one on the circular rug - they need that huge!!! After shooting newborn twins, I can only imagine how long it took to get all these!
(02.03.10 @ 07:51 PM)So cute! I have heard about these triplets from Katie, I am so glad I get to see them. Great photos Brooke!
(02.04.10 @ 09:26 AM)Fantastic Photos Brooke! Will and Bridgett are super close friends of mine and I know they are so thankful for the gift you gave them. Thank you!
(02.06.10 @ 06:59 PM)wow! i cannot even imagine having three all at once! amazing and so precious :)
(02.10.10 @ 05:14 AM)Oh goodness, three?! That is a lot of love there! They are so precious, and your photos are gorgeous!
(02.11.10 @ 09:05 PM)kristin cogan with keely thorne events did a wonderful job coordinating the wedding. wedding flowers were by lisa tran.
one thing that i have little time to do these days is shoot for myself. i find that it is hard to pick up a camera at the end of the day so rarely do i challenge myself to create for me. while away i took my camera out to the horse barn and captured some shots of these beautiful animals. they were eager to pose for me and i may enlarge a few for some art work on our walls (another project that has been put to the side). now the only hard part is picking which ones to print, size of prints and what wall to place them on.
stella, who is four, had lots of fun playing with her little friend and going on fishing trips with dad. she even took on to horse back riding with my dear friend ashley. one goal in 2010 is to pick up my camera for myself!
happy friday.
I'm glad you found time to shoot for yourself. Since it's usually considered "work," we forget how therapeutic photography can be. I hope to see more personal stuff in the future! =)
(01.17.10 @ 08:53 AM)
Just beautiful! I love these -- especially the last ones of Tracy. I can't wait to go through mine tonight!
(10.15.09 @ 02:37 PM)
meet katie and her family. we have been the best of friends for 6 years now. katie is a wonderful mom and is in the business of selling houses and you may have seen her shooting weddings with me on the weekends if you are a bride. their family is very special to me and i have been blessed to capture both births of her girls and now her sweet family of four. their family and my photos have also been seen in the texas children's hospital ad campaign. if you are having a baby at TCH, their face may be familiar! enjoy.
oh unguh. brooke, these pictures are so beautiful and i l.o.v.e katie wells. what a gorgeous family!
(10.09.09 @ 06:15 PM)Precious!! Did you do the first few on the side of a highway? I've always wanted to do that but think ppl would think I'm nuts.
(10.14.09 @ 03:59 PM)
here is a sneak peek from today. these kids are so stinkin cute! only one week old and really tiny!