::: hello baby Ona :::

portland, oregon homebirth fresh48 photography

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::: nola & theo :::

portland, oregon newborn photography

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liv

witnessing these first moments with baby liv were so heart-warming. we knew that labor would be quick based on their son's quick arrival a year before. knowing i likely wouldn't be able to make it in time for the birth, we still planned on me rushing there to document everything afterwards.

be sure to check out the placenta images! did you get a "placenta tour" to learn how of how it nourished your baby? it's such an amazing organ! 

liv was welcomed into this world with love and warmth. i adore this beautiful family. <3

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caroline

sometimes you just *barely* miss it. when you pull up to a home expecting to quietly come into a birthing space to photograph it can be pretty surprising to see the midwife's car pulled up on the lawn sideways. my first thought was that baby must be here! and i was right! 

these first moments make my heart swoon!
documenting parents and their fresh babies getting to know each other is such an honor. 

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