SubscribeWelcome to my new and improved birth photography blog-site! Since my blog is updated every time I photograph a birth I thought that it was silly to have a completely seperate website that never gets any attention ~ from now on this will be where you come to view any new images, look back through the old ones (the gallery) and find info on how I work and how to book me (the FAQ.)
For those of you that haven't been here before, I'm Lynsey Stone, the original DFW birth photographer. I photograph births in the home, hospital or birth center environment all over the DFW metroplex. For those of you who HAVE been here before, it's nice to see you again and I hope you enjoy all the new features! Thank you so much for stopping by!
Since I am starting fresh with a fantastic new blog-site I thought I would show a sample of what is on the old blog! Please don’t forget to check it out if you are thinking of having me photograph your birth ~ there are hundreds of beautiful images over there…
I will keep this post at the top of the page for awhile, so if you are looking for the latest birth shots, you may have to scroll down. 
Lynsey S.
This little guy was born yesterday, on my daughters 8th birthday! He and his mama had to work hard for this birth and I was so impressed and proud of them. I haven’t seen many true posterior deliveries, but his was and his mom handled it like a champ.
Skye, like I told you before I left yesterday, don’t EVER underestimate yourself. You are STRONG.
Lynsey S.
February 4, 2010 - 11:51 AM - what a precious baby boy!
February 4, 2010 - 12:19 PM - it was such an honor doing another birth with you. You are the best and made my nieces birth even more special. Thankyou!
Lynsey S.
January 19, 2010 - 10:35 AM - Fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 25, 2010 - 10:49 AM - I LOVE the pictures, Lynsey! You captured such beautiful moments. It was such an incredible experience! Thank you!
Lynsey S.
January 17, 2010 - 6:47 PM - He's beautiful!!! Congrats :-) I can't wait to see more pictures!
January 17, 2010 - 6:51 PM - Awesome! Congrats...he's so cute:o)
January 17, 2010 - 8:04 PM - Congratulations to you! You have such a beautiful family.
January 18, 2010 - 7:33 AM - Congrats to Meagan and to you for making it there. Beautiful
January 18, 2010 - 9:59 PM - he is so cute! congrats!
Carolines birth was the 1st I have photographed this year and I am SO appreciative of the hospital staff for allowing me to be in the operating room with her parents. It was an incredible birth ~ Daddy got to cut the cord and after she was cleaned and wrapped up she stayed with her parents from then on out for skin to skin time and breastfeeding. I was so impressed with the way everything went!
Lynsey S.
January 12, 2010 - 10:07 AM - Oh I just love that first one! She is so little and sweet!
January 12, 2010 - 10:27 AM - Beautiful! Is it pretty uncommon for hospitals to allow you into the operating room?
January 12, 2010 - 12:58 PM - Awesome! Which hospital was this?
January 13, 2010 - 1:39 PM - <3<3<3 So beautiful!! This is such a joyous occasion and a beautiful birth. Thanks for sharing! Can't wait to meet Caroline! :)
January 13, 2010 - 6:26 PM - she's so beautiful.....awesome pictures.
January 13, 2010 - 10:27 PM - Congratulations, on the birth of your beautiful baby girl !!!! Amazing, simply amazing.
January 14, 2010 - 6:01 PM - baby looks so tiny, that hat didn't even fit. So glad it was a great experience for everyone.
January 15, 2010 - 1:11 PM - She's beautiful.I know you are so proud!!Miss you so much.
Since I had such a drastic increase in blog viewers in 2009 I have been trying to think of a way to use that not only to my own benefit in 2010, but to others as well… What I came up with was a monthly “business spotlight.” I think this will be the perfect way to give some internet attention to some other local businesses and hopefully provide some interesting reading and resources to my viewers.
For my 1st Business Spotlight I give you SimpleBaby.com, the new online business of one of my previous clients, Shannon Blackwell.
First of all, where can we find you and how can we contact you?
We are online at simplebaby.com and you can contact me directly at shannon@simplebaby.com. You can also become a Facebook fan *here.*
A little about you and your family…
My husband and I have two kids, a 13 year old boy, Todd, and an infant girl named Coco. We also have a German shepherd dog. My husband rocks! He will always take on whatever kid I need him to, whatever computer problem has popped up, whatever dog issue I have and somehow he makes sure the bills are paid and still manages to look gorgeous!
A little about your business and how you got started…
I struggled 13 years ago to find products that were complementary to my attachment parenting choices with my first child, then over a decade later, I was overwhelmed with the choices available to me as an AP parent with number 2. In addition to being really picky about the things I use for my baby, I am also ridiculously frugal. The highlight of my pregnancy was finding out the gender and then spending the next 16 weekends at garage sales finding total steals on clothes, but you very seldom find cloth diapers or wood and organic toys at a garage sale… For those things, I have had to shop creatively to have the things I want for Coco. I have tried tons of different cloth diapers on the market. I would try them a while, then resell them and try something new. I carry the ones that I wouldn’t dare think of selling unless we have outgrown them. I am slowly adding the lines that I love, with the understanding and honest perspective that finding what is perfect for YOUR baby is the top priority of any new mommy. I am constantly looking for specialty items for baby led weaning (no purees, no spoons), elimination communication (infant potty training), co-sleeping and baby jewelry. These things aren’t widespread enough that you can run down to your local big box chain and find suitable goodies.
Simple Baby is also carrying some lines that are from work at home moms and I am always excited about that. It is a really great “find” when you can work with a WAHM who consistently produces an amazing product at a great price. They are putting in an enormous amount of effort to find things that are adorable, cost effective, and often very, very green in their impact. I have worked in a cubicle with six bosses above me - I would rather spend money with a mommy who is working at a kitchen table, who’s boss is playing on the floor beside her.
We are also looking forward to adding a Baby Shower package in the first half of 2010. Just like you see all these celebrities who have their showers sponsored, Simple Baby will have a sponsor option, including a registry, a party pack with games and door prizes, and of course, a discount on hostess gifts. For our Dallas/ Fort Worth area mommies, we’ll work in conjunction with Coco’s Tea Room in Colleyville (yes, THAT Coco!) and offer a more comprehensive planning package. It’s a little more than your average baby store in that department, but your baby shower is a huge celebration and it should be treated that way.
What are your long term goals/ambitions for your business?
While I want to make a million bucks just as much as the next guy, my priority is to have fun, functional products that are the type of things my friends and I want to use. The whole adventure will stop being much fun if people don’t love what they get. I would love to grow at a manageable pace, if for no other reason than so I can add all of the product lines that I love and pay it forward to the WAHMs I love.
Do you have any specials for DFW Birth Photographer blog readers?
Mention the DFW Birth Photographer blog in the comments when you check out and receive a free Neat Sheet ($8.99 value) with any order over $30. Good through March 2, 2010 (or while supplies last) which happens to be the one year anniversary of when the DFW Birth Photographer photographed our waterbirth! (Pictures below)
Thanks for answering my questions Shannon!
If you or anyone you know has a business geared towards pregnancy, birth or babies and would be interested in being featured sometime soon please feel free to contact me!
Lynsey S.
2009 has been such an incredible year for me!
The 1st blessing is that I was even able to continue doing this even though my own little Eden was born in late 2008. We made it through her entire 1st year though and one of the biggest things that I was worried about ~ having enough breastmilk frozen and stored for when I am at births ~ turned out to be a non-issue. I pumped and pumped and pumped and we never ran out. I was even able to donate about 100 ounces of it, which is something I am really proud of.
Aside from that I photographed some *amazing* births during the past 12 months! There was the 1st UC I attended early this year that will forever have me thanking HER for asking me to be there; the very emotional, excited and teary daddy and extended family at a birth in late May; the “extreme waterbirth” in September and the truly ecstatic birth of a baby girl in October. I don’t think I have ever seen every single person at a birth, including the midwives, be so giddy afterward! These are just a few quick highlights of course, every birth is a miracle and I have special memories from each of them.
I also want to quickly mention that I have photographed several VBACs throughout the year and I am always thrilled when I get the opportunity to do so, since I have had 3 myself and also because they aren’t really as “common” as what I normally do. I went into the operating room with a few mommies when their births didn’t go like they had hoped as well. Something else that was different ~ I saw a big, honkin’ 11 lb 8 oz baby named Ruby be born at home, but for some reason her mom told me she didn’t want to win the award for “Biggest Baby Lynsey Has Seen Born.” I can’t for the life of me understand why though???
I have seen some very expressive older siblings with very interesting observations about birth and/or their new baby brothers/sisters. “She looks like a mad little toad!” comes to mind (from a 5 year old after the birth of her baby sister), along with “It’s not that bad, it just looks like a patty!” from an 11 year old about his baby sisters placenta!
The best comments really do come from the parents though… There was “I don’t know. Just do something. Look normal.” from one mommy and “So that’s what they look like!” from another when looking at her first baby boy after two daughters. :-) And from the dads “If you could just let me know when you’re about to take the picture…I’d like to flex” and “Is that an oxygen tank? That’s for the dad, isn’t it?” Incidentally that last comment was made by the father of the “extreme waterbirth” baby mentioned above, if that tells you anything. Ha ha!
I had my first repeat clients this year and am looking forward to many more in 2010.
I met a ton of new families and made some great friends (hello Wednesday playgroup!)
Before I stop going on and on and post the slideshow link I just want to thank all of my clients, my friends and the midwives for their support and referrals even during the summer when I was dealing with a challenge. I appreciate all of you and know that it is because of YOU that I am able to do this! 2009 has been very busy and successful and I am looking forward to an even busier and more successful 2010.
To those of you who invite me in to one of the most important days of your life and those of you who are generous enough to give out my name and website, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Finally, if you would like to view the 2009 “Best Of” Slideshow you can do so by clicking *here*. I hope you enjoy it.
Everyone also needs to remember to join my Facebook Fan Page ~ it’s just one more way to keep up with all the beautiful babies that I get to photograph and I am greatly enjoying having it!
Love,
Lynsey S.
January 2, 2010 - 11:38 AM - You rock Lynsey! I love you!
January 9, 2010 - 9:03 AM - I absolutely love the 2009 review slideshow. You were a part of so many miracles all in one year. I love you and all your dedication and your willingness to share your gift with so many families through good times and bad. I am so excited to know you and a look forward to what God has in store for you in 2010. Your fabulous!
This little family is one that I have known for awhile now… I was lucky enough to photograph their 1st daughters birth almost 2 years ago and her delivery will always be really special to me because it happened *right after* I found out that I was pregnant with my little Eden! In fact, Robin and Ray found out I was going to have a 4th baby before my husband did!
Yesterday their 2nd daughter was born, and though I regretfully don’t have any big news to share about my own family this time, this birth and this baby will always be very special too. The birth was exciting, action packed and full of firsts for me and the baby was gigantic (11 lbs 8 ounces), very resiliant and very hungry.
Congrats again Robin! I am so, so, so proud of you!
Lynsey S.
December 19, 2009 - 12:46 PM - Thank you for everything Lynsey.
This was an extra helpful daddy! Not only did he catch his baby boy, he also helped chart the newborn exam!
Lynsey S.
December 14, 2009 - 9:53 PM - Lyns, what great pics, you just keep outdoing yourself. Oh, Emily, congrats! The mother-son bond is like NO other, he is gorgeous. Hope the birth was as wonderful as it looks, enjoy your babymoon.
December 15, 2009 - 10:04 PM - Amazing pictures!!! These are priceless Em!! And he does look just like Sophia! Your friend Cindy said it...there is no bond like a mother-son bond! What a beautiful blessing! I can't wait to meet him! I love you!
December 16, 2009 - 9:39 AM - Ya'll are the most precious family! I am showing off my new nephew to everyone who will listen and look at these precious pics! Love you all, can't wait to come hug and kiss him some more... and of course sing Princess songs with SoSo. Love you Em! :)
December 16, 2009 - 12:24 PM - great pictures! thanks for sharing these with us. I can't wait to hold him!!
December 17, 2009 - 6:52 PM - EM- he is sooo beautiful!!! I can see the resemblance to Sophia. He is perfect. Love to you and your family! Mona
Lynsey S.
December 11, 2009 - 8:17 AM - Lyns these are unbelievable! You are amazing at capturing the perfect picture!! What a special birth and beautiful baby girl!!
December 11, 2009 - 1:55 PM - That is amazing!!! She is beautiful. Congratulations Robert and Lori I love you guys!
December 14, 2009 - 6:51 PM - Beautiful pictures of a beautiful water birth! Great job Lori and Robert - I'm so proud of you guys!!! And a big welcome to a lucky little girl! ~Isabel White, AAHCC
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