Birth Story of Caleb | Birth Photography | Spokane

I love that each family's journey of coming together is incredibly unique. Here is the photographed birth story of Caleb. This cute little one was a test of patience for his family. :) Christine and Bryan waited and prayed and pushed and turned, just about all they could do. After a very long day of labor, he was brought into this world just before the sunset. They were all so brave and so strong! The room was full of joy as soon as he was here! His sweet big sister was just precious noting that she was here to protect her little brother now. Melt my heart. Congratulations to Christine and Bryan on your beautiful baby boy!

Birth Story of Westley | Spokane Birth Photography

So happy to share with you the birth story of little mister Westley. I could not say enough about how much I love this family and the entire birth experience they shared with me. To have a couple trust me to be in their birth space is a pretty incredible thing. How am I so lucky?! The evening was perfect. Sarah was amazing and fought through to deliver an amazing little boy. In between contractions she was asking questions and making sure everyone else was taken care of. Such a giving soul. Jake's expressions were priceless. His excitement was palpable; his adoration of his wife and son was endearing. He was able to catch his son and present him up to Sarah. What an incredible moment! 

After Westley entered this world at 7:03 pm, he was welcomed by extended family. Talk about love. The squeals, the tears, the hugs, everyone was instantly in love. We joke that I will be taking Westley's senior pictures someday, and I truly hope that happens. Excited to spend this year documenting this sweet boy and his family. 

Martin Family Welcomes Baby Archer - Birth Photos - Spokane

Here is the photo story of the birth of little mister Archer Thayer Martin.

When Ashley and Toby asked me to photograph their son's birth I was...um...shocked, overjoyed, scared, thrilled, and mostly honored. I truly admire the way they approached this pregnancy and birth with such calm—making informed decisions where they could and letting things happen as they would otherwise. I truly believe that pregnancy and birth can affect a woman dramatically. I sincerely pray that every woman could have an experience that leaves her feeling proud, empowered and in awe of the beautiful miracle we get to be a part of. It doesn't matter if your birth is medicated, unassisted, at home, at a hospital, or in an operating room. It's yours. It's beautiful. And you can take part in it. I could witness a baby being born every day and never get enough! For Ashley and Toby, it turned out to be a beautiful day full of quiet, calm, peace and love. It was just the outcome everyone had hoped for—healthy and happy baby boy welcomed lovingly into the arms of his happy parents, sister, and family.

It's what Ashley said to me after seeing these photos that will stick with me for a lifetime:

“It was such a blessing to have you there with us and to capture such an important day in our life. Not only was it the day we completed our family and brought Archer into the world, it was healing for me personally to have such a positive birth experience. Having the photos to document the details of that experience gives me something tangible as a reminder of this whole journey - like the end of one chapter and the beginning of a new one. The photos are truly amazing. ”

— Ashley

See their maternity photos here.

Thank you again Ashley and Toby and the doctors and nurses at Deaconess.