I know I’ve said it all before, each birth is so amazing, each one is so different. And it is true. I am so thankful to have been invited to share in this birth experience. I think I’ve mentioned this before, but most of my birth clients are either 2nd, 3rd or 4th+ time moms. I think it’s because first time moms have a fear of the unknown, not knowing what to expect, how they will react, would make anyone anxious about having it photographically documented. But what 2nd+ time moms know, and this is the reason they make up a large amount of my clientele, is that you will forget. You think you won’t, but you will. The memories will fade as time passes. And that is heartbreaking. And unfair. When I think back to when Ty was born, it quickly becomes apparent that most of my memories of that day are based on snapshots that were taken. Those simple snapshots evolved into being what I remember of that day. 12 years is a long time and I soooooo wish I could go back and have it documented. I would do anything to have that chance.
Today, I am so proud of, and excited for this family that hired me to photograph their first born. Because they get it. They will never experience that heartbreak of forgetting the little details of their day, like so many of us have. I’m so proud of this slideshow, looking at the images I see something new each time. There is a depth to them, the emotions, the shadows, the expressions, the love hanging out in the backgroud out of focus, the looks of love and support between mom and dad, that get me. The little wrinkles and the pout and just all the details that made me fall in love it this entire birth experience.
Click here to view The Birth of Audrey
Thank you M Family for allowing me to capture your birth experience AND for letting me share it.
If you are pregnant and interested in having your birth birth photographed, please visit The Birth Experience website or contact me directly at lstradtner@mac.com. I recently opened up several additional spots in 2009 and have quite a few left in 2010.
Nothing short of AMAZING, Lyndsay. So beautiful. T – what an amazing experience it looks like you had. 🙂 And Audrey is just gorgeous!
Omgosh Lyndsay – I think I’ve watched all your birth slideshows, and this one, like all the other is amazing, but this one definitely takes the cake for me! Absolutely amazing. You are so good!
I’m dying to know, did you have them move the bed so you could get right behind it when the baby crowned???
If you were anywhere near me I’d pay you whatever you would want to be there for my next (when and if, haha)!
Congrats to the new family. Audrey is gorgeous!
thank you so much becky & lori!
lori – they always raise the back of the bed a bit to help mom be more upright when it’s time to push. I position myself near her shoulder closest to the window and there is just enough room to lean between the bed and the wall for those shots. i love them because it’s mom’s perspective, which is what she will remember =)
Love them. Love them. Love them. Thanks for capturing our special day!!!
I cry EVERY time I watch these. I wish I lived in Austin, I’d hire you to do this for my second in a heart beat.
These are amazing. I sooo wish I knew you 3 years ago!
absolutely amazing.
Absolutely breathtaking! I cry every time I watch one of the slideshows you put together. You are truly gifted….
any idea where I can find a photographer like you come March? Too bad with births you can’t travel long distances.
These are gorgeous!!!
i honestly couldn’t think of a more surreal moment of life’s beauty to be photographed! you ARE amazing!
This is one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. I left me teary eyed.
Lyndsay ~ That was *beautiful*! You have given this family such a gift they will always treasure. I’ve watched your birth slideshows and I am always amazed at how you capture the beauty of each birth and the special moments that make each one unique. (And watching them helps me remember mine too! Wish you could have been there for the births of my daughters! 🙂 ) Congratualtions to Audrey and her family!
Oh my heavens. ALL of your birth photography is amazing, but that second picture! It made me nearly fall off my chair. What a perfect picture!
I could look at your birth photography all day long. perfection.
Oh, and I agree with every word, your memories can fade but having the pictures that can always bring you back are PRICELESS!!!
My eyes welled up with tears immediately upon seeing that second shot. Amazing.