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Kansas City birth photos by Elizabeth Koehler

100layercake — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 13:00:15 +0000

It’s easy to shy away from the thought of having a professional photographer in the same room as you while giving birth, but every now and then a photographer shares a family’s birth with us, and we’re reminded how beautiful of an experience it is to have documented. Elizabeth Koehler, this family and the way you captured the welcoming of their 5th family member into this world, is truly breathtaking.

A perfectly told story, with the best kind of ending, yes?

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Chicago birth photos by Alex Steele

100layercake — Wed, 07 May 2014 19:30:15 +0000

Come Mother’s Day morning we’re all going to relive one of the best days of our lives: the day we set eyes on and held our babies. Like we said in this post, there are many ways we all become mothers, and sometimes it’s in a hospital, with the amazing Alex Steele there capturing every push, every minute of waiting, and every happy tear.

Welcome to the world sweet little one.

Happy Mother’s Day week, mamas!

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Nova is born: A beautiful home birth by Brooke Schwab

100layercake — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:00:08 +0000

Birth photography is, well, there’s nothing like it. That moment, when baby finds mama’s chest for the first time. It’s everything. THE moment of moments. Brooke Schwab shot a gorgeous home birth last year and we had to share it with you.

It’s so inspiring to see that other mamas are going through the same experience that you’re preparing to have, isn’t it?

In German, when one sees a new baby, the saying goes “Oh ganz Frisch!”. Oh, how fresh! Love that sentiment so so much. A fresh, brand new life.

Welcome, fresh little Nova! The video of her birth was posted by her parents here. And you can see her at 4 weeks old, over on Brooke’s beautiful blog too. Be sure to check out all of her newborn photography. It’s amazing.

All photos by Brooke Schwab.

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