Thursday, March 24, 2011

baby charlotte's birth story. Utah Birth Photographer

i have been so blessed to have the opportunity to shoot birth stories this year! i have had 5 so far and absolutely loved the experience every time. when jayme contacted me to shoot hers, i was SO excited! it was such a beautiful and exciting experience. they didn't find out the sex of the baby so we all had fun making guesses during labor. mom and dad said boy. FOR SURE, a BOY. so naturally, i guessed girl! you can guess how it played out...













this is jen.
jen is jayme's sister in law.
she works at a dermatology office.
she is not a nurse.
she is not qualified to deliver babies.
do not let the scrubs fool you.

[we were all ROLLING at this photo!]





at the final push, jeremy blurted out that he suddenly had a feeling that this baby was a GIRL.


and he was RIGHT.











big sister and brother...

























jayme, thank you so much for letting me be a part of miss charlotte's birth- it was truly an honor and such a special day. congratulations.


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54 comments:

  1. Bonnie WidmaierMarch 24, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    beautiful

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  2. Melissa SueMarch 24, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Oh my, my, my. These photos are beyond priceless. Jayme - you look fantastic and Jessica - you are inspiring. The photos of Jayme holding Charlotte for the first time and the kids meeting her completely choked me up. A. Maz. Ing.

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  3. BeccaMarch 24, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    wow...these are the most precious photos.

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  4. CarlyMarch 24, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    dying!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  5. ToniMarch 24, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    I'm crying here, those first pictures of her holding her. Man. Amazing. Feeling like I need to get pregnant and do it all over again, basically here saying you are amazing!

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  6. RobynMarch 24, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    This is the first birth story from anyone I've seen that hasn't grossed me out. Amazing job with shooting and editing! I loved how you captured reactions from everyone. That picture of the little girl skipping down the hall is adorable. This is incredible Jessica! You really made me feel part of their joy.

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  7. UnknownMarch 24, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    I'm so excited I cam hardly stand it that you will be there for mine these are so incredible you are amazing

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  8. AndreaMarch 24, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    I love this so much. every time you post a birth, i always get so emotional. you can just feel it in all of the photos. you truly are so talented!

    congrats to mom, baby charlotte & the rest of their family!

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  9. MeganMarch 24, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Oh so beautiful. I want to do one so bad, I only got to do a half one and I'm dying to do it. You did amazing, and I cried especially when Jayme had tears.

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  10. KieraMarch 24, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Jessica you (of course) did such a wonderful job with these. So tastefully done. Props to you girl!!

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  11. JaymeMarch 24, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    I am pretty much obsessed with these! There are no words how grateful I am to you!! Thank you, thank you again and again!!

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  12. Oakstream PhotographyMarch 24, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Oh Jessica you are AMAZING! You did a FABULOUS job at capturing this birth story. I love every itty bitty detail you captured. I can really feel the entire moment from your images. Simply AMAZING, AHHHHHMMMMAAAZZZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  13. whitneyMarch 24, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    gorgeous. you captured it all beautifully. xoxo

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  14. AnonymousMarch 24, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    OMG!
    I always cry with these pictures!...amazing job girl!

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  15. ErinMarch 24, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    These are absolutely beautiful photos...seriously priceless. Well done!

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  16. JessMarch 24, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    I LOVE these kinds of sessions. I cray every time I see one. Thanks for sharing.

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  17. Jylare SmithMarch 24, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    BEST birth story I've seen yet. Love!

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  18. Fab FiveMarch 24, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    These are absolutely beautiful! I wish you lived closer to Northern Idaho so I could have you do our birth story when I have my baby girl in May!

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  19. Ryan HinmanMarch 24, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Great work Jessica.

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  20. HaleyMarch 24, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    What a beautiful family. Oh my heart skipped a beat (a few times) looking at all of those LOVELY photos...you captured such real, tender moments :) Those photos are treasures to that family for sure!

    And it brought back such wonderful feelings, I had our little Brooks at Davis Hospital! :)

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  21. jean smithMarch 24, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    i admit it...i totally shed a tear. images beyond priceless. love.

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  22. JaleneMarch 24, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    wow. these totally made me cry a little bit. what a beautiful little girl! and a beautiful family!

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  23. Bliss PortraitsMarch 24, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Wow! The ones where she first sees her baby made me cry! And I love the details... you are making me so excited to start shooting birthstories! Thanks for inspiring!

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  24. heather cherie photographyMarch 24, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    so perfect! :) incredible work!

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  25. Amber ShumakeMarch 24, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    best birth story to date!! jess, you are basically AMAZING. :)

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  26. Kerry Sundahl PhotographyMarch 24, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Wow! These are absolutely amazing. I felt like I was in the room with them. I could almost feel what Jayme felt when she held that baby for the first time. These are priceless. So glad you were able to have these images, Jayme and family.

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  27. DeniseMarch 25, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Wow...I never, ever tire of these posts. There is really nothing more beautiful than new life & you captured it beautifully!

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  28. Lacey JayMarch 25, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    i'm in tears! beautiful post. your always an inspiration!

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  29. RachMarch 26, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    oh man. I totally got so emotional looking at these, so beautiful!

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  30. DionMarch 26, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    I am so moved by these photos! They are honest, emotional, and simply perfect.

    p.s. Your color is beautiful, especially for being in a hospital room.

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  31. Crave PhotographyMarch 26, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    very moving Jess. You did a stand out job on this birth story. Really special for this family!

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  32. AnonymousMarch 26, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Can I go ahead and book you right now for my 4th child's birth? Not that I'm even close to getting pregnant for the fourth time but when it happens I'll be wanting you there to capture all the beauty like you did for this family. So perfect! But seriously what is your pricing for a birth story???

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  33. WiffMarch 27, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    booohooo! I'm crying with joy for this adorable family. Super super job on the images, they are gorgeous and the family must be overjoyed.

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  34. The Sanderson FamMarch 28, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    I lost it with that picture of her holding the baby with her hand on her chest and the tear on her cheak... AMAZING! What a beatiful moment to have captured on film.

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  35. BeckyMarch 28, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Hi Jessica. I ran into you at Fashion Place Mall a couple of months ago and we got to talking in the shoe department (you were "on call" for a birthing photo shoot. I'm Kesha Scott's cousin. Anyway, I had my baby about 5 weeks ago and this post brought tears to my eyes! Nice work.

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  36. tracieMarch 31, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Can I just ask you what lens you use to do birth shoots. I have a 50mm 1.4, but wonder if it is hard, do you have enough room? Amazing pictures by the way.

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  37. Mallory ReneeApril 6, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Thanks for making me cry!

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  38. misha reesApril 6, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    soooo beautiful. i couldn't help looking at those pictures without tearing up. beautiful, jessica!

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  39. AmandaApril 7, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    These are just amazing. I'm not one to cry at maternity/birth pictures, but these had me going. So beautiful.

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  40. NatalieApril 7, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    These are beautiful - I love Jayme - she is such a sweet mom. You have captured this moment so perfectly. Makes me wish I was still having kids :)

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  41. BeckyApril 11, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    What an amazing photo shoot ! Wonderful story line and great pictures

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  42. KirstenApril 13, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    JESS JESS JESS :) Those BEAUTIFUL pictures just conjured up all the memories from giving birth to my babies. WOW. Words cannot express. What a lucky family to have those.

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  43. AmyApril 14, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    Beautiful photos, you really caught all the emotion, and moment perfectly. Great work :)

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  44. Sarah JaneMay 5, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Oh my! So beautiful. All those stripes cracked me up. And then one where the mom is holding her hand to her while holding the baby. Wonderful.

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  45. Sally WattsMay 7, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    These are just incredibly gorgeous and touching. I love every single image!

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  46. EmmaMay 12, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    I'm a friend of your cuz, Rachel- loved these pics...I cried and now I really want a baby :).

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  47. KatieJune 16, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    These are amazing!

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  48. KayleenJune 27, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    BEAUTIFUL job! Did you use your 24-70 or 50mm 1.4 on these pictures?

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  49. KPBJune 28, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    I have to say, this is the most wondrously gorgeous photo montage of a baby's arrival into the world. Just breathtaking. I'm here via Pinterest. Of all places.

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  50. valJune 30, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Awesome photos! Wowsers.

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  51. Celeste RussellJune 30, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    BEAUTIFUL!

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  52. Kate Pantier @ Mommy MonologuesJuly 8, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    These are amazing! What an awesome experience to share with that family & to capture is so beautifully!

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  53. John BeenfieldJuly 28, 2011 at 10:48 PM

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  54. AnonymousJuly 28, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    I had my first baby 2 1/2 months ago, and was amazed after 9 months of hearing horror stories at what a deeply touching, precious, perfect experience childbirth is. Thank you for capturing that beauty, I wish every expecting mother could see these.

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