Baby August...Born in July

My dream job has always been to deliver babies.  But 20 years ago I didn't want to go to school for another 4 years to be a midwife, or 7-10 to be an OBGYN.  I believed that paramedics delivered babies (and they do - all the time)...and so one year of college and the ability to deliver a baby now and again sounded like a dream.  It's still a dream...LOL.  I have been a paramedic for 18 years.  I graduated 20 years ago and even as a student...I never ever did get to deliver a baby.  

When I discovered newborn photography to fill that "newborn" passion that was missing from my life...I also discovered birth photography.  I have been so blessed to be there at the most intimate miracles of life and photographing the emotion of a baby being brought into this world...has made my heart just so full.  

When I first met with this family, they were due the end of July and mom was certain she would have her baby in August.  Not knowing his {amazing} name yet, I was there when mom was sooooo hoping this little guy would hold on just a few more hours.  But he had other plans.  I got to photograph this baby boy being brought into the world in the comfort of their own home...and then 2 weeks later got to capture him again.  August was born July 31st, and I absoutley LOVE his name...and that FACE!

Thanks mom and dad for bringing me into your lives to capture this amazing time.  I can't believe I got to be a part of this.  Such a blessing!