Monthly Archives: July 2012

Story Behind the Photo | Denton Birth Photography

This couple was a photo client letting me practice with my new lens. I got the call early one morning that she had woken up in labor and I raced out the door. I arrived at 8am – baby arrived … Continue reading

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What a Year! | Denton Birth Photography

Prior to beginning my certification process as a doula I had attended a couple births. I began my program at the end of April last year and my first “official” arrival was a year ago this week – a home … Continue reading

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NICU Photography Tips | Denton Birth Photography

Entering the NICU is like entering another world, and it can be an emotionally jarring experience for anyone – even more so when it is your infant. Whether parents were anticipating an early arrival and NICU stay or if they … Continue reading

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Cesarean Birth |Tips for Doulas

Originally posted September 2011: This morning (shortly after posting the video below) I got the call and raced out the door to attend my final certifying birth. We had anticipated a Saturday morning cesarean arrival but this little girl wanted … Continue reading

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Inspiration

Let choice murmur in your ear And love murmur in your heart. Be ready… here comes life. – Maya Angelou

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Testimonials & Story Behind the Photo | Denton Birth Photography

This image makes me laugh, and I’ve used it on the back of my business cards. When the mom was ready for the baby’s exam the nurses took the little one over to the warmer and I followed to capture … Continue reading

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Spinning Babies is Coming to Dallas!

UPDATE: Registration page is now up and Gail has lowered the workshop fee to $115 for early registration ($125 at the door.) Registration page here. Spinning Babies workshop probably at the Hyatt near DFW airport 9-4:30 on Thursday July 26th … Continue reading

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A Bit of My Nursing Journey

This post is more personal than most – sharing my thoughts (and some photos) of breastfeeding. I shared last week why I feel birth photography is worth the investment. I believe the same of family photography (on my To Do … Continue reading

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Inspiration

Few delights can equal the mere presence of one whom we trust utterly. — George MacDonald

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Birth Photographers, Sales Tax & DBAs | Denton Birth Photography

This will not be interesting to doulas or parents, sorry! Skip this post. 🙂 But if you are a birth photographer in Texas or a doula who offers photography as an independent service then it’s important to know that you … Continue reading

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