New Life-New beginnings

New life is an amazing thing and to be able to witness a new little human coming into this world is truly a blessing and honor.  Even more special when it is your granddaughter.  March 1, 2018 I had the honor of witnessing my new granddaughter coming into this world.  What a wonderful, exciting, special, emotional moment.  I have had the honor of photographing all my grand babies coming into this world.  But for some reason this one was different.  For a long time my son's girlfriend wasn't going to let me in the room.  Which I totally understand how uncomfortable it can be for her.  I was so crushed at the thought of missing such an amazing moment.  The week she was due to come my son told me that I could be there as long as I was not taking photos of baby coming out.  :)  I was on cloud nine.  I remember the day all my boys were born and I so wish someone was in the room photographing it.  There are moments I do not remember and wish I had images of those moments.  So I was so happy that I could be there and help capture these moments for them like I had for my other 2 grand babies.  I wish them many many many years of happiness and love!
*the look on my sons face during one of Andie's contractions is priceless.  She had a pretty tight squeeze on his hand.  
Meet my pretty little granddaughter Birkliegh Kelley weighing in at 6 lbs 6 oz. 19 3/4 inches long.

I didn't get to spend to much time in the hospital after she was born as my hubby had to go back to work.  And mind you we are about 2.5 to 3 hours away from them.  Going home was so hard, I told my hubby I don't want to go-I didn't get to take enough photos lol.  I wanted to get her first bath and feet prints and more.  He says well at least you made her for her birth.  True.  I couldn't wait to get her in my studio to do her newborn session.  I was so nervous as my helper couldn't come in that day so my son was my helper.  At one point I was shaking cause I was nervous, and my son says-mom you ok why are you nervous?  I said well I am so happy but nervous cause I want these photos to be awesome and I want you guys to love them-I don't want to mess up knowing I only have today to get them done.  Plus my helper is gone.  Hes like really mom-you are fine we love whatever you do.  Then I relaxed and enjoyed every minute.  Even though I felt rushed.  I was shocked how nervous I was-I have been doing this for many years and never get nervous for a newborn session.  I think I just wanted to make sure mom loved them and I wanted to make my son super happy.  Which is weird cause I want every person that walks in my studio to love their images and be happy.  
Here are a few favorites from her session.  Can't wait to get her in her for her 3 months.  They grow so darn fast.  I want to capture all of it.  Sorry for the cuteness over load.  well no not really sorry lol  Hope you enjoy!

​Thanks again Andie and Dylan for letting me part of this amazing journey.