i was incredibly honoured to be present for the birth of my lovely friend michelle's baby girl. it was one of the most extraordinary experiences i've ever been a part of. if you'd like to see the images (there's nothing too graphic -- i promise) please continue by following the link below.
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i can only hope that these photographs portray all of the love that was in the room that evening -- there truly are no words that could ever adequately describe the experience. and to michelle, thank you. you are amazing. xox, andrea
this series took my breath away. naturally beautiful but your compositions are incredible...and add to the story.
xo
deb
Posted by: deb schwedhelm | January 08, 2011 at 08:58 AM
These are SO beautiful :) You did an amazing job photographing the birth!
Posted by: Faith | January 08, 2011 at 09:00 AM
You did the best ever! I got chills :)
Posted by: Tracy Grant | January 08, 2011 at 10:52 AM
This is absolutely stunning!
Posted by: Michelle | January 08, 2011 at 10:57 AM
i have no words. makes me want to turn back time. you are amazing and michelle..you are super amazing..big congrats to you.
Posted by: brooke | January 08, 2011 at 10:58 AM
birth sessions are the best! You captured this one amazingly. Congrats to the proud new parents :)
Posted by: julie | January 08, 2011 at 11:03 AM
So amazing and beautiful!
Posted by: Brandi | January 08, 2011 at 11:05 AM
Love it! These are incredible. I've done one birth before so I was carefully tracking your POV and you did a fabulous job telling the story. Congrats to all!
Posted by: Heidi | January 08, 2011 at 11:06 AM
A beautiful photo essay!
Posted by: Tristanzdaddy | January 08, 2011 at 11:57 AM
wow that was amazing
Posted by: Melissa | January 08, 2011 at 01:04 PM
WOW!!! Those were amazing. you did a beautiful job my friend!
Posted by: mandy | January 08, 2011 at 01:20 PM
Wow! These are amazing! I have followed your blog for awhile and your work is absolutely amazing!!!!!!
Posted by: Lynn | January 08, 2011 at 09:37 PM
Beautiful Andrea! I welcome little babies into the world everyday for a living and you captured this experience perfectly!! So enjoyed seeing this - absolutely stunning!
Posted by: Amanda | January 09, 2011 at 09:27 AM
your work is AMAZING...i love everything you do
Posted by: feona | January 10, 2011 at 06:11 AM
absolutely just amazing photography Andrea.. you really captured the whole birth so well.. so tastefully.. well done you.
Posted by: elizabeth pellette | January 10, 2011 at 10:30 AM
beautiful work Andrea! What an amazing experience to be a part of!
Posted by: arenda | January 10, 2011 at 11:15 AM
You are unbelievably talented. I love how you see things.
Posted by: Ashlie | January 10, 2011 at 03:37 PM
Wow! You are amazing! Seriously. Such talent!
Love the new blog! :-)
Posted by: Laura | January 10, 2011 at 08:24 PM
Beautiful.....
Posted by: charmaine | January 10, 2011 at 11:01 PM
Incredible... what an amazing experience.
Posted by: Christine | January 12, 2011 at 07:54 AM
beautiful. honest. raw. real. heart warming. glorious. gracious. gorgeous. beautiful work, beautiful day, a new being to wonder over, with. Congratulations to you all. jennifer
Posted by: jennifer armstrong | January 20, 2011 at 05:53 PM
wow. sitting at my desk with tears in my eyes. LOVE this series.
Posted by: Amanda | February 09, 2011 at 12:16 PM
I never told you both how beautiful I thought this was. How beautiful you both are. How weepy this made me. Welcome beautiful Everleigh. What a glorious way to come into the world.
Posted by: Lisa | February 14, 2011 at 08:02 PM
Unbelievably beautifully told story. I love this set!
Posted by: Gretchen | March 22, 2011 at 02:47 PM
i was just reading a birth story on a blog this morning and it made me want to come look at these. wow. how grateful i am to you for being there. thank you friend!! love you. xo.
Posted by: michelle | June 06, 2011 at 09:28 AM