Just waiting on my mommas!

I have been lucky enough to be hired as a birth photographer for two families. One Momma was due in May and the other early next week. I am now just waiting for the telephone to ring so I can photograph such a wonderful time in their lives.

A gorgeous red headed newborn~

I was called in to photograph a doula friend's 18 day old beautiful baby girl. Baby C was so cooperative for the shoot and barely fussed at all. I can't get over how beautiful this baby is with all that red hair. These are a few of my favorites...

It's a BOY!!!

I attended a beautiful birth on the 9th & 10th of February. S was one strong woman who pushed herself every step of the way during labor. After being 1 cm for days, with being induced two separate times, she finally broke past and made it to 10 in less than 6 hours. Complications arose during pushing & she was allowed to rest and labor down. After an hour and pushing resumed, the complications didn't go away. S had a cesarean birth at 1:04 am, Baby G is 6 pounds 14 ounces & 21 1/2" long...and a really gorgeous baby boy!! Congratulations S & P!!

A baby girl!

I was called in Sunday the 21st to back up another doula, so I was able to attend C & J's birth in Dallas. I arrived at the hospital at 7:25pm and their baby girl was birthed at 10:34pm. C was an amazing woman to watch during labor. She handled everything perfectly and she was a first time mom! Congratulations C & J...your baby E is absolutely gorgeous!

Expanding My Business!

I am expanding my doula business to include birth and newborn photography. I have had success with taking pictures while my doula clients were in labor, but it is much harder when you are trying to doula and take pics.

Since I am building my portfolio, I am looking for up to 3 photography only clients between December and March 2009 for a reduced fee of $100. This includes a driving radius of 35 miles from Denton.

The newborn client (1) will receive a fully edited cd of pictures and a release for them to print where ever they choose. The newborn session will take place in their home and will be between 2 -4 hours. This length of time accommodates breastfeeding, diaper changes and napping.

For birth photography clients (2), they will receive the cd, release and a slideshow dvd set to music of my choice. I will join them in active labor at their desired birth place.

Please feel free to contact me at mary@embracebirth.com for more information or you are more than welcome to pass this information along to your friends.