As Jaime prepared for her second child's arrival, she knew she wanted this labor and birth experience to mirror her first. After a wonderful experience in the comfort of her own home just south of Fort Worth, Texas, the decision to welcome her second baby into the world in the same manner was a no-brainer.
Read MoreThere are a few things you won’t find on any baby registry list that only the most seasoned mothers know about. These three items aren't expensive but worth their weight in gold!
Read MoreImagine falling in love young and keeping that youthful spark alive through the years. That’s just what happened to high school sweethearts, Michael and Olga – two kids who fell in love in high school and welcomed their perfect little Valentine’s Day baby at Fort Worth Birthing and Wellness Center in downtown Fort Worth, Texas
Read MoreWith multiple babies come a variety of birth experiences. Nobody knows this to be true more than Laura. After hospital births with her first three babies, she wanted a different experience. Drawn to the relaxing atmosphere and the freedom to labor as she wished, Laura chose the beautiful Flourish Birth and Wellness Center in Flower Mound, Texas for the birth of her fourth baby.
Read MoreInstead of perfectly styled and fake wind-blown dresses, embrace the natural beauty of womanhood and pregnancy with confidence. When it comes to your maternity portraits, embrace the “less is more” practice.
Read MoreA lot goes down during labor and childbirth. Many things happen during your birth experience that are completely normal and happen in nearly every birth I’ve been able to photograph. So I thought I’d share some of the “normal” things that come up unexpectedly you might not be prepared for.
Read MoreThe birth of Paul Curtis III was awe-inspiring. There is no other word to describe it. It was beautifully joyful, but what really captivated me was Rashida’s power and control during her birth despite transferring from home to hospital for delivery.
Read MoreRihanna’s maternity photos are out and can we just talk about how awesome her maternity style is?
Read MoreWhen Atlanta Braves Pitcher Chris Martin takes the mound during an MLB game, no one is surprised when that ball clocks 93 MPH across home plate.
So it should come as no surprise that his wife, Dani, would have her own high-speed skills as well. But for Dani, her fast pitch stats are for the birth of her babies, especially her second baby.
Read MoreCody and Allison’s journey to parenthood did not come easy. With time, patience, and the help of IVF, their rainbow baby was on the way. As hospitals limited visitors and birth photographers were not allowed in the doors, we pivoted. Our birth story turned into Year In The Life Documentary stories, capturing moments from gender reveal to the first birthday.
Read MoreSecond babies are special, especially from repeat clients.
When Ashley reached out to tell me she was pregnant again, I was thrilled! I loved being part of her first birth experience but I knew this time would be different for her - as second experiences often are.
Read MoreMeet Andrea, one of the favorite doulas Fort Worth Birth Photographer Alex Shelley ksthin is a great asset to your birth team.
Read MoreWhen Jamie and Hunter found out they were expecting, they were overjoyed. That is until they found out what theyre family thought about their birth plan. Find out how Jamie and Hunter built the best birth team and found the support they needed to create the birth experience they dreamed of.
Read MoreWhen adventurers Jashley & Grant planned their home birth in Fort Worth during the Covid-19 pandemic, they didn’t realize it would be their greatest adventure yet.
Read MoreCOVID-19 has put a damper on birth photographers across the country. Here are 12 tips to help you DIY your birth story since your photographer can’t be there.
Read MoreWith hospitals not allowing visitors, your plans for older children to meet their new sibling has been wrecked. While I know it’s heartbreaking, it can actually be a blessing in disguise. Here are three reasons home sibling meet and greets after birth are better and three ideas to make them extra special.
Read MoreHospitals are shifting policies quickly to prep for the Corona Virus. The one policy that will affect your birth story most - Visitation Policy. But Birth & Life Photography has done the research for you and compiled a list of location DFW hospitals and their labor & delivery visitor policies into a handy infographic just for you.
Read MoreAs a birth photographer, I’ve seen a lot of things that people pack for the birth. Some of it is handy, others never get used. After quite a few births, I’ve learned a few handy items every laboring mother could use that rarely make the Pinterest checklists of what to pack in their birth bag.
Read MoreEmotions of all types run the gamut with every pregnancy. Read more about the story behind the most powerful birth photograph I’ve ever taken…and why it needs to be shared.
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