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They moved from the bathroom floor, to the birthing tub, to the birthing bed, and back to the tub.

He stayed by her side through everything.

Even the transfer.

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As a former NICU nurse, sessions like this are especially close to my heart. Even the small, in-between moments during a NICU stay deserve to be documented.

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When the location fits perfectly. All you need is good light and intentional composition to capture the details that matter for a newborn session. This spot that I found felt made for them!!

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I held it together while we were in the hospital for almost a week with Jude (my youngest of 4). But once we got home, it was like my brain turned to mush. Being able to photograph and edit this newborn session gave me a sense of normalcy I didn&rsqu

I never imagined we’d spend a week in the hospital with Jude facing things that have felt so heavy and scary. But in the middle of it, I’ve felt incredibly supported.

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I first met this sweet family at Christmas during my studio minis. Kimberly later asked me to capture her maternity photos, and her girls braved a very windy day at the Jefferson Memorial like champs. They were just as lovely during their newborn ses

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