Piper:: Birth & Infant Portraits

Saturday, 09 May 2015 23:03 Last Updated on Saturday, 09 May 2015 23:03 Written by Justine 0 Comments

I’ve said it over and over again. I truly have the best job! Being invited to come alongside my clients, sharing in and capturing their special moments in life is a joy and honor! One of those special moments I’ll never forget was last month when my cousins delivered their third child!

When Jeremy and Kelly told me that they were expecting their third baby, I was super excited for them! They already have two stinking adorable cuties and I anticipated meeting this newest addition. During their pregnancy, Jeremy and Kelly decided that they weren’t going to find out the sex of the baby until delivery. Now, I totally respect that decision— but I absolutely LOVE knowing beforehand! I teased Kelly through the sonograms and doctor appointments, “So, could you just peek for me??” At one point, a deal was struck… I would stop whining about not knowing the baby’s gender IF I was the one that got to tell HER at delivery what the baby was, rather than the doctor. Pretty good consolation prize! However, Kelly was fairly determined that it was a little boy and continued through pregnancy with a strong mindset that direction.

The day after Easter I got a call from Jeremy that they were finally heading in and I packed my gear, bubbling with excitement! The moment had finally come! We’d be able to greet this newest family member, to kiss their button nose, and know if its a boy or girl ! Here are a few of my favorite images from our time in the hospital and then the week later at the portrait session.

So beautiful, even all through labor! She’s amazing!

An excellent husband and coach.

Boy or girl? Got both sets of blankets packed in preparation…

This image was shot just seconds after I announced to Kelly, “It’s a GIRL!!” Such surprise!!

LOVE!

It’s a girl- sweet Piper Faith!

Daddy sending out the texts to let loved ones know the baby has arrived!

Piper’s big brother, Ryder was the first to climb up and snuggle her. So excited!

And Charlotte was just minutes afterward!!

Kelly had wanted to announce the baby’s gender to those waiting to hear in a fun way so she cut up tissue papers and had the kids announce their baby sister! PINK!