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It is so fun to watch an older sibling who is still little themselves discover their new baby. My kids are all two years apart, and one of my favorite things is capturing the wonder of someone smaller than themselves. It makes for it's own special challenges when it comes to pictures, but that is what makes it all the more fun and special. It was such a joy to capture this family!
I've known Ashley since middle school. I don't think either of us imagined ourselves with 4 children when we were growing up. Funny how God can shake things up like that. I would consider us particularly blessed mommies.
When Ashley asked me to photograph the birth of their fourth (their first girl!) I about cried. It's an honor to photograph any birth, but an extra special honor when it is someone you have known for the better portion of your life.
I woke up the morning Trinity was born with a text on my phone that they were headed to the hospital. I somehow had missed it a few hours earlier and was just certain that I had missed her birth. Fortunately when I called Jeremy he reassured me that I hadn't missed anything- but that the little princess had slowed things down a bit. So off I went to be at the hospital with them, praying the whole way that she would wait for me. I arrived around 11 in the morning, with nothing much happening. Ashley was having some inconsistent contractions and had been sitting at 5cm for a couple of hours. So we walked. We talked. She was quiet and beautifully focused through the contractions she did have.
1pm rolled around, and the nurse suggested that they monitor the little one for a little while before Ashley walk around some more. They decided to check her. Still 5cm. A few minutes passed, and a hardcore contraction hit her. Another a few minutes later. At 1:12 she had another and told her husband she wanted drugs. Get the epidural. He left the room and told the nurse. As he was walking in at 1:15 she told him she had pressure to push- he pushed the page button and she shouted at the nurse that her body was pushing. The nurse came in with a mild smirk on her face... pushing... ha- she was 5cm 15 minutes ago. Checks and there is a baby crowning! Hits a red button- "I need everyone NOW! We are having a baby!" 3-5 people came flying into the room, all while Ashley isn't pushing but Trinity has decided she is making her entrance. At 1:22 the doctor came in just in time to see her feet be born, and Ashley had her precious baby girl in her arms.
I shook so hard for a good hour after that 22 minutes. 5 contractions. FIVE.
And then pure joy. Tears from meeting the princess they had awaited so anxiously. Bursts of laughter, and studying her newness.
Welcome to the world princess T. Your mommy and daddy and 3 brothers have waited a long time to meet you. I am so honored to know you both Jeremy and Ashley. Thank you for allowing me to share the story of this special, special day.
Trinity Parr Birth from Kimberly Rodgers on Vimeo.
Another planner turning one.... Sigh. Remember his Newborns? His 4 month? His 9 month? And now he's one. It's killing me that these sweet kids I've gotten to watch grow over the last year have already reached this milestone.
Ilias was a hoot. He asked "what's that?!?" to just about everything we passed during his session. Bikes, City busses, flowers, dogs... everything. He is SO smart!
Do you remember Christopher's birth from last year? Again, can't believe he just turned one. It makes me excited and sad at the same time.
Christopher had a sock monkey birthday party- so of course we had to take sock monkey pictures! Is he not one of the cutest little guys ever???
Watching families fall in love is the best part about my job. If you have had kids, you know the feeling of having your first baby come home with you. Your family is redefined. You know real, true, intensely protective love for the first time. It's beautiful to witness.
Meet Princess Stevie and her stunning family.
Her mommy owns and teaches at Pure Barre Greenwood Village. If you haven't heard of Pure Barre or even if you have- check it out! I am so excited for taking classes there to get back into shape once our little one arrives.
You know how people say that babies don't smile when they are brand new? I think they are crazy. While they may not look at their mommy and daddy and smile with intention, I think they certainly smile when they feel safe, comforted, and have dreams of those things. I mean- does that look like GAS to you? I think he's thinking about his amazing mommy who loves him to bits and pieces. And that daddy who adores him and would do anything for him.
Congratulations Chloe and Ryan. He is a beautiful, wonderful blessing!
Man oh man have I neglected my poor blog. I have scads of sessions to share with you though- so we may as well get started! We have had a busy, wild, fun, and HOT summer. I've spent a lot more time outside with the kids lately than I have at the computer, so blog posts were neglected. Fall is on it's way though- and I couldn't be more excited. If I could eliminate allergies and just live in the Spring and Fall all the time I would be one happy Kimmie. Great colors, even better temperatures... ah, it sounds so nice! I am so excited for all the Fall sessions coming up. Be on the lookout for mini sessions being posted soon. We are just waiting on our newest goodies to arrive and then we will be announcing them!
Sometimes, babies are just little angels. I typically plan to have a session last 3+ hours, because we work on baby time- not grown up time. With space for breaks and nursing, it usually takes a while. I love every minute of it though. This little man? Less than an hour. He just slept so hard- even when we ventured outside.
I can't wait to get to know him as he grows. He's beautiful, precious, and happy.
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I LOVE my little baby planners! It's so amazing to see these little guys their first year, when they are first born, when they are holding their head up and smiling lots, sitting up, and then standing. Do you remember this stunning little guy? He's so much fun- and he has grown like crazy! I absolutely love spending time with his family. I love the way he made so many fun faces. So much personality. I adore him.
I just want to squeeze him. I squealed when I saw him- can you blame me?
We had a beautiful Mother's day yesterday. The kids were so excited it was mothers day that they were up by 6:30. Then they (Daddy) made me breakfast in bed! The eggs even were in a smiley face. They each gave me a card. What I love about the cards is that my husband, Chris, lets them choose WHATEVER card they want. From any section at all. It makes it that much more special- and we laugh the whole time we open them because they are never from the section they "should" be from. Hailey got a card that was a happy birthday to a sister (It had two lovely teddy bears hugging on the front), Noah picked an anniversary card with two monkeys that were hugging, and Teagan picked a card that was from a mother to her son. I just laugh- we always date the back and put the occasion they picked. It's unique and I love the way my husband thinks. He gives them the freedom to choose, and they come back with things that fit for them. Then we got to spend the day enjoying the amazing weather. I don't know that we spent more than 10 minutes inside before it was dark.
I have so enjoyed my time with this wonderful family. Their new little man is so sweet, and so alert! He made me work, but I loved every minute of it. We got to try some new things too- I'm so excited. Doing this session helped me to officially decide to expand my education. This fall I am going to spend a weekend learning how to do newborns even better. It's going to be fantastic!
I just love them
I know I say it a lot, but I love my job. I love that I am chosen, from so many talented photographers, to share people's lives. There is no higher honor than that. I love that the people I shoot let me be a part of their family for a few hours of their life.
Remember the gorgeous maternity's from March? Well the little guy decided he didn't want to turn over! That's right- he decided to be breech. The difficult decision was made to schedule a c-section for his arrival, since he had zero intention of flipping over. The hospital has a strict 1-person-only policy for c-sections, so both of us were worried that the birth wouldn't be captured the way we had hoped. So Nicole asked her doctor and the hospital if I could be in the room. What's the worst they could say? We didn't even know for certain what the answer was until just minutes before the surgery- I think that the anesthesiologist was worried that I wouldn't be considerate of a medical procedure. (Note to photographers- make sure you let medical staff know that you will stay out of the way and only in the spaces they designate as appropriate. It goes a REALLY long way to be respectful)
With C-Sections, everything moves pretty quickly. It's really amazing to watch. And then.... They arrive. I have a mask on to hide my tears. Babies coming in to the world... I can't help but be overjoyed. Especially for families whom I have grown to know and love. Daddy's first glimpse, Mommy's. Together those first moments- I wish I had adequate words.
When everything settled down, big brother got to meet baby brother. When they are so little- like mine, these two kiddos are a little less than 2 years apart- the older kids don't know what to think of Mommy being strapped in to a bed. I'm sure all of those cords are scary.
Oh- and you were SERIOUS about a baby in your tummy? WHAAAAT do you mean we get to keep him?
Then love.
The slideshow contains images from a real medical procedure. Please use discretion when viewing.
Redmond Birth 2011 from Kimberly Rodgers on Vimeo.
Welcome to the world little one. We are all so glad you are here. Congratulations Redmond family! Nicole, you are so brave and strong.
I am so honored to have been part of your day. Thank you again and again.
Spring Mini Sessions are here again! Can you believe that spring is here already? The trees are starting to blossom, the grass is turning green... It's one of my favorite times of year. I'm so guilty of not having enough photos with me and my kids. I am always behind the camera, and I know a lot of parents who feel the same way. I also know how deeply I cherish pictures of my with my mom and my daddy, and I need to be better about getting pictures with my babies so they have special pictures when they become adults.
Mini sessions are a fantastic way to try out custom photography for the first time, and the session makes a great Mother's Day gift (hint, hint, hint, Daddies!) These sessions book up pretty quickly, and we are only offering 10 this year- so please contact me ASAP to reserve your spot. These sessions will be held in the greater Denver area, exact details of our location will be sent in an email upon booking.
Mini Sessions( $185) Include:
30 Minute session (up to 6 people)
10-15 images in an online Gallery
2 mounted 11x14's
2 mounted 5x7's
All other prints & Products sold separately
So here's the surprise: One booking will win the whole thing for free. In celebration of my birthday, one booking will win their mini session on me. How do you enter? Just book a session! Your $50 deposit will be fully refunded if you win!
Email me at kim@brinkstreetphotography.com to get additional details, book, or if you have any questions at all.
And for those who have just had a session, or are waiting for fall, or if you live in the greater Denver area and LOVE cupcakes and say, maybe want to meet me (I promise I'm fun and I smile a lot!) you can enter for these:
Well, not specifically these cupcakes, they were eaten*YUMMY*... But half a dozen delicious, oh so addicting cupcakes from C'est Chic Cupcakes, hand delivered by yours truly! All you need to do is go to the Brink Street Photography Fan Page and "like" it, then come back here and let me know that you did! If you already like the page, just let me know you already like the page. Pretty easy huh? Oh, and anyone who buys a mini session automatically gets 2 entries!
Don't forget to share with your friends- if I get more than 15 entries I will be giving away a second set of cupcakes!
Good luck! Contest runs from today until 11:59PM on April 9th (MY BIRTHDAY!)
I can't wait to hear from you!
Meet little Mr. X. I have been so blessed to meet so many new babies lately! Xander was so sweet and awake during our session. I don't think I have ever gotten so much eye contact from a newborn before- it was neat to watch him just take in everything going on! He slept for about 20 minutes, then when I switched backgrounds he gave us a cute little yawn and was awake again. Such a sweetheart.
I'm not always great at expressing an experience in writing. I can tell you though, that I have been more blessed by knowing this beautiful family in the last several weeks than I could have known. The first time we talked on the phone it became a 20 minute conversation about how much we love our kids. They are the kind of family that love each other so much that it makes you want to adopt a child, the kind of family that reminds you that love isn't decided on by the blood you share- but the bonds you share. I have always wanted to attend a scheduled c-section, but have always assumed that it would be a very stiff and sterile environment- different from the births I have attended in the past. I was very mistaken. There was so much joy in the room, such warmth- just like any other birth. Smiles, anticipation, and tears. The only difference is we knew what time this little one would arrive! It was amazing- and SO cool to see the procedure. Coolest part? Little one's gender was a surprise!
Thank you for allowing me to be part of your amazing day. Thank you for letting me spend a couple of days with your beautiful family. I am so very blessed to know you all.
Please note: This slideshow contains photographs from an actual c-section. Please use discretion when viewing
Good Birth 2010 from Kimberly Rodgers on Vimeo.
