The birth of Elijah
I have been waiting to share this beautiful video for so long! It tells the birth story of a woman who I would have described as a colleague or acquaintance before, but who (after this experience), I now call FRIEND.
It’s the story of how birth doesn’t always go as we plan, but the resilience of women to literally PUSH through unforeseen obstacles and bring life into the world despite them.
It’s the testimony of women supporting women. Grandmothers, great grandmothers, aunts, midwives, and daughters—they all come together to encourage and sometimes literally hold up a woman going through the most physically taxing event of this life.
It’s also (EEEK!!) the first video I’ve done in collaboration with Mama Sing My Song—who wrote and performed the beautiful music and lyrics.
I say it all the time, but I LOVE what I do.
I loved getting to be a part of this special, redemptive birth!
#birthhypnosis
Haven: Born at Home
This birth represents so many FIRSTS for me. First birth I have ever photographed. First birth where I was asked to step in and act as the midwife’s assistant (which was awesome!). First birth I’ve been at where every person (4, to be exact), was a follower of Christ. And the first birth I’ve filmed under my LLC!
Even though I was there to take pictures (shout out to my client for being my practice model!), I couldn’t stop myself from taking video footage; I knew I had to make a birth film for her.
It was challenging, but I successfully was able to take photos and get enough footage to make this short film. (And hold sterile instruments and chart baby stats 🤪)
So...I'm excited to announce that I am now offering two packages for expecting mamas to choose from: the OG (birth film) or film + photos.
I am beyond excited for this new venture!
Vendor market today! Sunshine Play + Learn is turning 4 years old
Inviting someone into your birth space can be a vulnerable thing to do! So let's get to know each other throughout your pregnancy. Coffee is on me! (btw pregnancy is the only time decaf☕️ is acceptable). In the meantime head over to my about page on my website to read a little more on how I got started on this journey.
Had the BEST time collaborating with St John's Moms today!
The Miracle of Life
Still on the fence about having your home birth or birth center experience filmed? Believe me I've been there. I chose to have my own birth filmed and it is something I will cherish forever.