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Welcome 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!

 

If you want to see the old posts…

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. :-)

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Cordelia {Arlington Birth Photography}

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Cordelia was born one day after my birthday!   Photographing this sweet, sweet families beautiful waterbirth was just what I needed this week! 

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June 29, 2009 - 6:07 PM Karen Farmer - These are pictures of my granddaughter! I love these photographs. They're beautiful and very tastefully done. Thank you for doing such a wonderful job and taking such gorgeous photographs of Cordelia and her family. Karen "Neena" Farmer Grandmother of the granddaughters

June 29, 2009 - 8:14 PM Vickie Smithee in Pensacola - Michael, I called you by your brother's name in my previous comment and I apologize. I know what your name is and remember well when your mom would bring you to Pensacola in the summers and you'd play out at the beach with my Emily and Travis so many years ago. And now you are the father of these two beautiful little girls. May they have as much fun growing up as you did, and be loved as much as you were and are! And your wife stayed so beautiful throughout the birth - how did she do that?? Again, congrats and blessings to your whole family!

June 30, 2009 - 7:43 PM Kristen - These are so beautiful. She is a beautiful baby and I love you guys so much! May God bless you and your family.

July 1, 2009 - 7:40 AM rachelle - wow. those are gorgeous! she really captured the magic of the experience. congratulations!

July 1, 2009 - 12:13 PM Jason Farmer - Yeah! Another Farmer! Congrats guys!

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Wow, my web-stats have gone through the roof today!   I thought I would post some of my favorites for my new viewers to see.  :-) 

I have been told so many times that it is obvious that I love what I do, that my heart shows in my work and that I capture the emotion that no one else can.    I don’t know how I manage to do that, but I do love my job and I am so extremely grateful for all of my wonderful clients who have been so supportive of me and for all of the midwives and doulas who send referrals my way.   I love and appreciate you all more than you will ever know.

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June 22, 2009 - 8:30 PM Lisa B. - Your work is amazing! Very heart warming and inspiring! I've been wanting to capture the miracle of birth through photography for severla years and will finally have the opportunity this September! I am so excited! Thanks for sharing your work! God bless!

June 29, 2009 - 1:24 PM Allison - Just wanted to say your work is beautiful . . . real, authentic, full of emotion & clean. I love it!

Ella {Denton Birth Photography}

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Ella Grace was born at home this morning after an active labor of only 1 hour and 27 minutes!  Whew! 

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having skin to skin contact with Daddy…

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I have been to over 40 out of hospital births, but I think this is the 1st time I have seen the midwife help stamp the footprints!  Something else that I loved from today was that everyone who attended the birth signed the measuring tape that was used during the newborn exam.  I think that is such a neat momento!

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Mom and dad giving their 1st baby, Sophie, some attention while Ella meets her grandmother…  :-)

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Grace {Fort Worth Birth Photography}

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I was the back up photographer for this birth and so happy that I was ~ it was a VBAC at my midwifes birth center!

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every moms favorite part of the out of hospital birth experience ~ the herbal bath…

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June 15, 2009 - 4:15 PM Megan Martin - beautiful pics! congrats to this mama for her VBAC!!

June 15, 2009 - 10:07 PM Tanya Bee - How cool! I did not realize that you were a local mama, Katie---I know you from the main ICAN list! BLESSINGS to you and your new sweet baby girl! REJOICING with you in your VBAC! :)

June 16, 2009 - 5:49 PM Melissa Anderson - John, Thanks for letting me know of this wonderful news. It was the best email ever! What a beautiful family and little Gracie is so smart to come in time for Fathers Day! Congratulations! Jacob will be a great big brother! Beautiful pictures!

June 18, 2009 - 8:59 PM Jody - Soooo cute! Congrats!!

And the winner is…

Joel, Lucy and baby Kacen!  Congratulations!

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I wanted to share more than just the winning picture, so I thought I would include my favorite photos from the 2nd and 3rd place winners and some of the cute little notes I received when votes were being placed too.  Many of my favorites from Kacens birth can be found in the May archives in the post titled “Kacen” and my favorites from all of the other entries are on my old blog

I also want to say thanks to everyone who participated, it was really fun.  I think I will definitely do something like this again!  For those of you who wrote saying you would LOVE for me to photograph your birth ~ except for the *tiny* issue of you living in Australia, New York and various other locations ~ I have decided that if you can get me there I am totally on board!  :-) 

Well, without further ado…

Tanya and Daniel came in 2nd and were very inspiring with their VBA4C story…

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“Wonderfully touching photography work. Great job. I simply have to vote for the photo of Daniel Bartholomew. It’s a great photo and an even more wonderful story. Very touching to the point of tears, to hold your first natural birth child after 5 taken surgically. Keep up the good work.” ~Randy

“My vote is for Tanya with her VBA4C photo!” ~Sheila D: Planning a HBA2C with #3

“First of all… THANK YOU for sharing your blog this way! I just had my 4th baby and had to have a c-section and I think you’ve maybe swayed me towards having one more! (In hopes of my home birth!)  My pick is Tanya, Mom to Daniel’s photo - but I truly do love them ALL!”

“My vote: Tanya, mom to Daniel.  What a precious story about God’s miracles & a wonderful little boy!” ~Anna

“I vote for Tanya and Daniel…VBA4C.  What an inspiration.  I understand her elation after all of that.  I have had one VBAC and I  can’t tell you how good that was.” ~Marissa

 

And Manda and Ainslee came in 3rd!  Yay!

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“I am excited to vote for Manda, mom to Ainslee for her photo relaxing in the birth pool!  This photo captures a wonderful part of the birth process.” ~Judith

“Manda, mom to Ainslee, but if I get to choose a 2nd place I would choose Jolee mom to Finn. You do fantastic work and your clients are blessed to have you!”

“I love all of those pictures and hearing why each parent thought those were the best. The one that made me giggle though was Manda so that is my vote!  Her picture reminded me of my own home birth complete with toilet story and all.” 

 

A few more of the little notes I received when votes were being placed…

“Payton is THE MOST GORGEOUS KID EVER!”

“I am voting for myself!!!  Jolee and Finn!!!!  (I LOVE Barrett’s though… Love, love, love it!!  Also Avery’s and Daniel’s.)  I don’t expect to win, but I can honestly say that I am happy for whomever wins.  Awesome mamas, daddys and babies!!” ~Jolee

“My vote is for the best Doula in the world:  Lesley Spradlin and the birth of Austin!” ~Melissa H.

“All of your photos are absolutely stunning. My vote is for Lucy and Kacen. You captured the moment that every woman wants to remember forever.” ~Kimberly

“Jessica and Raegan Fuester.  I love them!” ~Phillip F.
 
“Eli Johnson is the most precious child.  He deserves to win.”
 
 ”I place my vote with Jessica and baby Raegan! Jessica saying “..Gods handmade gift..”  about her baby girl brought tears to my eyes.  What a wonderfully perfect description of a child.” ~Pat
 
“I vote for Bonnie and Payton…I think this shot was ingenious…it has mom, baby, and dad without one face in the shot!”
 
“I would like to vote for Jolee.  Her baby boy is named Finn.  She is a wonderful mom and a beautiful one also.” ~Georgann
 
“I vote for Leslie, mom of Austin.  What a powerful moment!”
 
“I don’t know any of these people, so it was easy for me to vote.  I went with the one that made me most emotional: Gina, mom to Phoenix!” ~Donna
 
“I know it’s not required to write something but I have to let you know that I think your pictures are beautiful. Angelica is a good friend of mine and I was not there for the birth of Lark but I was there after Jade was born and I just have to say that I know how much this birth meant to Angelica.  So I hope she wins! Thank you for all you do!” ~Ashley

“My vote is for Gina, she is right that picture says a million words!” ~Jessica

“I would like to vote for the picture of Kathleen May, holding Caroline May’s baby boy. I have known this family my entire life, and the way you have captured the love that everyone felt on that day is amazing, and more special than words can describe.” ~Sarah

“My vote is for Jolee, Mom to Finn.  The photo captures complete joy of the parents upon the arrival of their most precious gift from God, a new baby!”

“Hi Lynsey!  I’m casting my vote for your photo contaest of Angelica & Lark.  I remember getting the link to her photos after her birth last year, and they were amazing!  So much so, that it was what got me thinking about a home birth for my next baby.  Now here I am actually getting one of my own, and getting very excited!!!” ~Erin

“I must vote for Jolee (and myself of course) if I’m allowed to. Just seeing that photo brings back memories of the surprise of Finn, our boys being there and being fascinated in wonder, and the amazing sense of family and love shared by all of us in the room.” ~Andy

“The picture of Bonnie and Payton with the directions on her belly is absolutely the coolest!  I am sure that Payton was not checking his GPS!”

“I must put in my vote for the photo of Lucy, Joel & Kacen Eades. It’s an amazing photo, and I love the way it shows the love and connection between the parents as well as a perfect, clear shot of little baby Kacen.” ~Bec

 ”Oh man…it’s hard to choose!!  There are soo many beautiful photos/stories….I just had to choose Sarah, mom to Elianna.  The look on mommy & daddy’s face is priceless.” 

“I would like to vote for the photograph chosen by Jolee, mom to Finn. This photo really seems to capture a moment of joy and made me cry when I saw it. I don’t know anybody in the picture, but had to vote for this one over any other as it reminded me of the exhausted happiness I felt when I held my daughter for the first time, and the magic of knowing that the love between me and my partner had created a new life. Sorry to ramble but I thought you should know WHY I loved the picture!”

“I would like to vote for Lesley.”  ~Gina Phillips  :-)

Thanks again for playing everyone!  

The last thing I wanted to mention before I end this post is that if you are the 1st to book a session by sending in your deposit after reading this *and mentioning the contest* you will receive a very special gift.  Contact me for details!

Lynsey S.

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The Contest!

I know that all of you have been anxiously awaiting this blog post (and I apologize for it taking longer than I thought it would to get up), but here it is FINALLY!   Before I give voting instructions I just want to say thanks to all of you who entered - it has been super fun seeing everyones favorite pictures and reading what you wrote about your births!

The entry that receives the most votes will win a keepsake coffee table book telling the story of their birth through the photographs that I took!   To vote please email me at: Lynsey@dfwbirthphotographer.com with “Blog Contest” in the subject line and give me the mom and/or babys name in the body of the email.  Votes placed anywhere else besides in an email to me will not be counted!  You have 48 hours, which would be 1:00 PM (central time) on Tuesday, June the 9th to vote. 

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This photo is one of my favorites for a couple of reasons.  The first reason is that we didn’t know the sex of our child - we were certain it was a girl. You captured the moment that Andy saw he was a boy and that he told me.  It was utter shock, and it lasted for about 2 weeks.  I remember the moment, so clear in my mind, and there is a photo of such a moment: how often does one get to say that an important few seconds in her life is captured, just as the memory is made?  You’ve also somehow managed to get the cute way Andy’s tongue positions itself in his mouth when he is very tickled.  I always tell him his mouth makes the most wonderful formation when he is laughing happily, but I’ve never been able to show him until I saw this picture! I’ve thanked you so many times, Lynsey, but I will continue to do it because you’ve given to us such a wonderful gift - images of the most important thing we’ve ever done… become parents. ~ Jolee, mom to Finn

 

 

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When I think about Ainslee’s birth and try to pinpoint what my favorite moments from that day might be, there are a couple that stick out to me.  Probably the memory that gives me the biggest smile is when recall the look on my husband’s face when he realizes that I have made a permanent camp on the bathroom toilet, and that I fully intend to give birth over the commode.  I can see his face like it is yesterday, wide eyed and wondering.  His emotions playing out through his eyes as he weighs his decision to respect my birthing space with his duty as a father to prevent his youngest daughter from being born in our master bathroom toilet.  The relief that washed over him when I finally shifted from the toilet to the bed was palpable.  Other moments that stand as highlights include finding out our baby was being born in caul, and discovering that our youngest baby would be a girl; such wonder and joy. 

However, if I were asked to only select just one part of Ainslee’s birth to celebrate and cherish, it would be having the opportunity to labor in a quiet space with the people I love most in the world.  Lynsey, in her infinite ability to capture mood through her photographic images, took a candid shot of me laboring in my birth pool.  Feet’s resting on the long edge of the trough and my back reclined against the other, the image speaks volumes about the peace and calm of birthing in a space where I felt the safest and most supported.  This image depicts for me everything that was good and perfect about Ainslee’s birth.  I am forever grateful for Lynsey’s reassuring presence and her photographic artistry.  Her ability to preserve the memory of that momentous day is an immeasurable gift to me and to my family.  ~ Manda, mom to Ainslee

 

 

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This was tricky, but this picture is my favorite! It captures Barry’s excitement and Avery’s first seconds out of the womb all in one pretty picture. He was hands-on, calm and joyful in this moment and this picture reminds me that I married the perfect man. My face was buried in the bed and I hadn’t yet seen my daughter, but I knew in this moment that Avery was here and in her Daddy’s hands and we had successfully birthed a breech baby from the comfort of our bedroom. This special first moment Barry had with his Avery is my favorite part of my labor!  ~ Whitney, mom to Avery

 

 

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It’s so hard to choose, but the picture that speaks volumes to me is the one showing the reaction of my 4 year old Brooke, when Daddy announced “It’s a girl!”  It had been a long wait for my little ones (aged 4 and 6) wondering whether we would have a boy or a girl. You captured her at just the right moment!  I treasure every photo you took that day! ~ Michelle, mom to Briley

 

 

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 My favorite moment of the birth actually started with the breaking of my water to the time that I finally got to hold my sweet baby girl.  I say that all of that was my favorite because God was with me, holding me every step of the way, and  He was in complete control of my labor.  I had prayed all throughout my pregnancy that God would take care of my baby and me, and let my body do what it needed to do.  I was in an almost constant state of prayer during labor, and knew that I had to put my faith in God to get me through it.  During it all, I was in awe of what God was doing and how my body was responding, and when Raegan made her way into my arms, it was the sweetest, most fulfilling blessing I had ever received.  I was holding God’s hand made gift- made especially for my husband and me- and at that moment the love I felt for her and for my husband overwhelmed my entire being. I knew that we would do what ever it took to take care of her, to love her, and to teach her about her awesome Heavenly Father. ~ Jessica, mom to Raegan

 

 

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It was a difficult choice, but the picture that brings me the most warmth is this one. I can feel Johns happiness and I remember it all so vividly.  I was on a high, he was…we were just two peaceful parents bonding with our baby. ~ Melany, mom to Soren

 

 

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This may seem to some people to be a rather unusual choice for my favorite birth photo. In order to understand why I chose this for my favorite, you have to know a little bit of my birth history.  Daniel is my sixth child, but all 5 of my other children were born by cesarean section. Before his birth, I attempted VBAC with my 4th and 5th babies, but both ended up back in the operating room.  With Daniel’s pregnancy, I was blessed to have a fantastic birth team, orchestrated by the Lord!  I had a supportive husband, a wonderful midwife willing to serve me as a monitrice/doula at the hospital, and an amazing, rare OB who was willing to let me have a vaginal birth after four c-sections!  Additionally, I had my mom, several dear friends, and a great photographer who all made the event perfect.

While scrapbooking with a friend one night shortly before Daniel was born, I suddenly realized with a jolt that SHE had held my firstborn twins before I did!  That thought led me to the realization that I had always held my newborns after five to TEN other people had held them!  This was a devastating thought for me.  I had never held any of my children immediately after their birth, but usually had to wait until later, in the recovery room.

This is my favorite birth photo because this is my son being handed to me, immediately after I pushed him out of my body completely naturally—he was messy and slippery and crying and I will NEVER forget that moment as long as I live! ~ Tanya, mom to Daniel

 

 

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This is one of many of my favorite pictures, I chose this one because of the expression on her face.  We lost fetal heart tones during labor and so my midwife wanted to get her out quick.  The last part of my labor was hurried and worried with a lot of prayers going up to our Father for her safe delivery.  The amazing releif that came to us all when I delivered a healthy pink baby can not even be described.  Now every time I look at this picture of my little miracle, I think she is saying Hey look at me, I am just fine why all this fuss? ~ Nicole, mom to Barrett

 

 

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When you are a photographer, as I am, a few things happen. You are never in pictures yourself. When you are in a photo it never turns out like you imagined in your head. Or the other photographer misses the perfect moment (in your mind) all together. I must say that when Lynsey photographed my birth. I was in most of the pictures:o) When she took a shot every one turned out just as I pictured in my head and she captured every perfect moment. This picture I chose was one of those moments that I feel summed up our whole birth experience. Exhaustion, desperation, anticipation, excitement and humor. It was sometime in our second full day of labor. Things were progressing so slow and Payton just did not seem to want to come out. Daddy grabbed a pen and wrote “come this way —> Thanks, Dad.” on my belly…Lynsey grabbed her camera and got the shot. ~ Bonnie, mom to Payton

 

 

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After thinking I was going to have the best labor ever to screaming  I can’t do this Sarah, I can’t do this, my favorite memory by far is when he was  placed on my chest. I was done, well… almost. Even though 9 months FLEW by I  still couldn’t believe that he was finally here in our arms. That we  had done this 100% natural, and at home. All our dreams had came true,  he was so beautiful. All I could manage to do was kiss my husband over and over  again with pure joy. We adore this picture. It not only capture the moment but is  exactly what I see in my head when I remember his arrival. ~ Lucy, mom to Kacen

 

 

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“The essence of the Uncarved Block is that things in their original simplicity contain their own natural power, power that is easily spoiled and lost when that simplicity is changed.” -B. Hoff, The Tao of Pooh

This picture captures for both of us exactly what we wanted for Coco’s grand entrance into the world - a sweet new being of absolute clarity in her inaugural moments.  It reminds us of all the elements (our wonderful midwife, a beautiful day outside, a warm and comfy birthing pool!) that a little planning and a lot of luck brought together to make her birth perfect.  Our first introduction to our Uncarved Block… ~ Shannon, mom to Coco

 

 

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To set the stage, at 34 weeks pregnant I became very sick, and had a nasty cough that would induce contractions, contractions that came 10 minutes apart and lasted for about and hour every time a coughed. Ame, my midwife, told me I had to get the coughing to stop, so I went to three clinics looking for SOMEONE who would take me and give me something to get them to stop. I finally went to the local hospital to their woman’s center, explained that I was using a midwife, but needed a doctor for a cold, and that no one else would see me since I was so pregnant. The lady at the reception desk said no one could help me, but that I should probably fill out a registration form because I was probably going to end up at the hospital to give birth anyway, and that I was being irresponsible for attempting a home birth. I left extremely disheartened, but finally spoke to someone at a doctor’s office who just gave me a list of safe, over the counter stuff.

Labor was definitely not easy (not that I expected it to be), and I ended up transporting. At that point I was so discouraged, and thought for sure this would never end. Everything stung so wickedly I just wanted to roll over and die. I felt like a failure for giving up and going to the hospital, and couldn’t hold back the tears when I thought about that horrible woman at the hospital I had visited when sick. 

But then my mom and mother-in-law showed up, and I suddenly had this support system of two, close women who had been through this whole labor-and-delivery thing and survived! When I asked them if I was going to make it and they said yes, I believed them. There is something empowering about having experienced women there, helping you, holding your legs, feet, and hands, and helping you get through the most difficult parts. That is something I will never forget, and something I am incredibly grateful for. The picture I chose beautifully shows one of the wonderful women (my mother-in-law) who got me through the birth of my son, and what is special about it to me is that it represents the other people who are involved with this little guy’s life, and who love him and care for him as much as I do. ~ Caroline

 

 

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If a picture says a thousand words then there is no way to adequately express “why” this is my favorite photograph! The expression on my face says it all. It was first time I held my baby in my arms. I felt the most amazing feelings known to mankind as I pressed his warm soft body against me. This picture captured my joy, excitement, relief, pride, and happiness all in one unforgettable moment in time. It shows how our child was brought into this world surrounded in love and peace. That the first things he felt were his daddy’s and mommy’s waiting hands. There were no outsiders to rob him or me of one of the most important and spiritual experiences of our lives. It shows how our creator has so perfectly designed the beautiful interaction between mother and child when life begins. ~ Gina, mom to Phoenix

 
 

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It was hard to choose just one picture from all of the gorgeous pictures that were taken of Lark’s homebirth VBAC. Having the opportunity to make informed choices about my child’s birth was a whole new thing for me. This picture captures several of those choices: the ability to have my daughter by my side during the birth of her much anticipated baby sister, the ability to follow my insticts for pain relief, and the ability to birth my baby in an atmosphere of such peace and love. Thank you, Lynsey for being there for Lark’s birth. I am blessed to have you as a friend, and am so very glad you were able to be a part of such a wonderful time in our lives. ~ Angelica, mom to Lark

 

 

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My favorite memory from my birth was feeling the power of “support” and how that carried me through 2 days of labor.  As a doula, I know support can make a difference and can help a birth experience, but until I had felt that support as I went through my own labor and birth—I had no idea how that support can SHAPE your birth. The moments I wanted to give up—my support team carried me through. The moments that I felt totally alone inside—my birth team came up beside me and reminded me that I was never alone. My team made my husband feel empowered—which then allowed him to meet the needs that no one else could for me.  So even though my birth is filled with so many hard memories—I am so thankful that the one that covers them all is love and support.

Why I chose this photo?  This picture encompasses all the emotions that go into giving birth and meeting your child for the first time. Pain, exhaustion, love, joy, fear and complete awe.  I look at this picture and I can literally feel those emotions, smell the air, feel the slippery baby in my arms and hear my husband choking back the emotion as he spoke in my ear. This photo is like a small glance into the  amazing experience that birth is.  ~ Lesley, mom to Austin

 

 

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The anticipation and wonder were all building to this. I had been wondering for months: who would he look like? would he have hair? Would he be big or small? What would we call him? When would he come? Could I handle the pain of labor? Would we get stuck in traffic? Would Joel get lost on the way to the hospital? 

The day finally comes I welcome the contractions, I welcome them with so much excitement because I know he has decided it is his time. My questions would all be answered. The labor continues and I think to myself we have made it so far! At last I hear his cry, at last I see his face. At last I announce his name my Eli he is perfect more perfect than I ever could have imagined!! At last!!!  

This was the first time I got to see my son and touch him it captured my feelings of the time perfectly. We had our baby boy safe in our arms after all that time of wonder. Such a weight was lifted off my shoulders then. I love looking back at this knowing what a precious memory has been preserved for us.  ~ Silvia, mom to Eli

 

 

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Looking at this one, I can still feel the incredulity and almost giddiness that surrounded Elianna’s birth. It was so extremely fast, I hardly had time to fully emotionally realize what was happening. Her actual birth was a whirlwind and so my favorite part was after my herbal bath, when I was tucked back in bed with my new little delight, reveling in her preciousness. I remember just looking at Trent as she nursed, still not believing it was really all over already, it was so easy, and we had our little princess #2! Everyone told me that you suddenly find your capacity to love grows beyond your wildest dreams when your second child arrives and now I know it’s so true. I really did feel giddy, I was so happy, looking down at my little Ellie Joy, realizing I couldn’t possibly be more in love!  ~ Sarah, mom to Elianna

 

That’s all of the entries,  I hope you enjoyed looking at them as much as I did!  Good luck everyone!

Ready, set, GO!

Lynsey S.

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June 7, 2009 - 12:02 PM jenna - I am voting for the picture of Kacen. I love how happy they look welcoming their little boy into the world. Very beautiful!

June 7, 2009 - 12:39 PM Christine (inhisgrip) - My vote is for Tanya - mom to Daniel - his birth was amazing and you captured it beautifully!!!

June 7, 2009 - 1:12 PM Cami - I am voting Lucy and Kacen. Very beautiful!

June 7, 2009 - 1:16 PM Jenna - My vote is for baby Kacen and his mommy, Lucy

June 7, 2009 - 1:51 PM Lucy Eades - I don't think your supposed to vote on here... I think you are supposed to email Lynsey (email address is at the top). Thank You Pals

June 7, 2009 - 1:52 PM Brandi Brown - My vote is for Joel, Lucy and baby Kacen Eades!!

June 7, 2009 - 2:15 PM Wendy Martinez - I vote for The Eades family (Lucy, Joel, Kacen and Jacelyn) Wendy

June 7, 2009 - 4:20 PM loretta smith - I VOTE FOR THE EADES ( I THINK THEY SHOULD WIN THE BLOG CONTEST) I VOTE FOR THEM 1,000 TIMES FOR THEM TO WIN!

June 7, 2009 - 5:17 PM KOLBY STREEBY - My vote is for Lucy mom to Kaden.

June 7, 2009 - 5:20 PM Nicole - My vote is for Michelle - mom of Briley, the expression on a very excited big sisters face is priceless and captured so perfectly!

June 7, 2009 - 6:32 PM Jenny - I vote for Lucy mom of Kacen... I couldnt get my email to work...

June 7, 2009 - 7:33 PM Jennifer - Your photos are beautiful.

June 7, 2009 - 7:42 PM Nicki Flores - I vote for Lesley and Austin, being the bestest friend of my oldest daughter since jr high!

June 7, 2009 - 7:58 PM J - Jessica and Rae are beautiful

June 7, 2009 - 8:26 PM casey o - i vote 4 lesley & austin! : )

June 8, 2009 - 5:17 AM Aubre Rice - My vote is for Austin and mom Lesley. Les is my best friend from 5th grade and I love her and Austin dearly. What a beautiful picture.

June 8, 2009 - 6:40 AM Tatiana Wicke - I vote for Bonnie & Payton.

June 8, 2009 - 7:17 AM Marisa Salt - I vote for Tanya and Daniel. The courage and strength of this woman and child are AMAZING!

June 8, 2009 - 7:18 AM leta - Manda, mom to Ainslee.

June 8, 2009 - 7:19 AM Jamie - I vote for Bonnie & Payton

June 8, 2009 - 7:36 AM Sandra Struble - I am voting for Nicole, Barrett's Mommy.

June 8, 2009 - 7:44 AM Kelly - My vote - Shannon & Coco!

June 8, 2009 - 8:31 AM Tara - Voting for Amanda and Ainslee

June 8, 2009 - 8:35 AM Erin T - Lesley-mom of Austin is my vote!

June 8, 2009 - 8:36 AM Gail Neas - I am voting for precious little Barrett.

June 8, 2009 - 8:47 AM Sarah Neas - I am voting for little baby Barrett ^.^!

June 8, 2009 - 9:13 AM Carrie Alaniz - Voting for Jessica and Raegan!!

June 8, 2009 - 10:27 AM CandyCe - I'm voting for Lucy and Kacen!! This pic just warms my heart and waters my eyes! SO breath taking and beautiful of a momment to capture!

June 8, 2009 - 11:32 AM Jamie Allen - Knowing what is behind that message on the "balloon", I vote for Bonnie for her endurance and bravery when having Payton. Payton will never challenge his mother's determination knowing she worked 52 hours to get him here!

June 8, 2009 - 12:16 PM Maggie - I vote for Tanya, mom to Daniel....woohoo for VBACs! :)

June 8, 2009 - 12:47 PM Kathy - Tanya, mom to Daniel....beautiful!

June 8, 2009 - 12:56 PM Brenda Greco - I love the photo of Jolee and Andy and Finn. Oma made me vote and I'm sure happy I did.

June 8, 2009 - 2:08 PM Renee - Vote for Caroline! As a mom and a photographer, I love all these stories.

June 8, 2009 - 2:35 PM Joyce Hutsell - I vote Jolee and Andy for the absolute and miraculous joy the picture conveys. All the elements of suspense and waiting have melted away, and the precise moment of realization of gifts remains forever.

June 8, 2009 - 2:44 PM April Peterson - I vote for Raegan and Jessica

June 8, 2009 - 5:20 PM Margie Moore - I voted for Jolee, mom to Finn. Loved the picture because in today's world, how many parents don't know the sex of their child before it is born?

June 8, 2009 - 7:03 PM Chuck Neas - I vote for Barrett Patten

June 8, 2009 - 7:26 PM Jennifer Cozad - I am voting for Caroline.

June 8, 2009 - 7:36 PM Julie - My vote is for Shannon & Coco!!!

June 8, 2009 - 8:24 PM Connie Fields - I'm voting for Jolee and Andy. It is a very unique pic. Truly a wonderful moment.

June 8, 2009 - 11:30 PM Jon - All great shots, I'm voting for Sarah Starnes my awesome cousin...

June 9, 2009 - 3:59 AM Linda Moore - I voted for Jolee, Mom to Finn. The photo captures the absolute joy of receiving one of God's most precious gifts, a new baby!

June 9, 2009 - 5:39 AM Bonnie - My vote goes to Sarah Starnes, Elianna's Mom and my sweet niece! What a joyful picture!

June 9, 2009 - 6:00 AM leslie Strickland - I vote for Bonnie waiting for Payton to come! Very cute. Les

June 9, 2009 - 6:19 AM Angie - I'm voting for baby Coco. I love those eyes!

June 9, 2009 - 6:32 AM Gayla - Voting for Nicole's cute little Barrett

June 9, 2009 - 6:43 AM Rachel - My vote is for Tanya, mom to baby Daniel.

June 9, 2009 - 6:48 AM aimee - my vote is for Tanya, mom to Daniel!!

June 9, 2009 - 7:21 AM Amy - I vote for Finn and the Burger-Moores!

June 9, 2009 - 8:00 AM meg - I vote Sarah and Trent!

June 9, 2009 - 8:19 AM Olga - Voting for Barret's picture.

June 9, 2009 - 8:38 AM Tamara - My vote is for Barrett (and mom Nicole). That scrunched up face is precious and priceless!

June 9, 2009 - 9:56 AM Nancy Bullard - I vote for Tanya B. and Daniel

June 9, 2009 - 10:44 AM Marthe - I vote for Caroline!

June 9, 2009 - 11:58 AM Rita - I vote for Lucy and Kacen! They are a beautiful family!

June 9, 2009 - 12:02 PM Kathy - I vote for Tanya and Daniel! As a VBAC mom and HBAC hopeful, I completely understand what the disappointment of knowing you were not the first person to hold your baby is like!

June 9, 2009 - 12:41 PM Amanda George - Lesley and Daddy with baby Austin

June 9, 2009 - 5:39 PM Sarah - I liked the photo of Jessica to Reagan with the wrinkly nose. That was my favorite!

June 10, 2009 - 1:59 PM Marcela - I vote for Lucy & Kacen, beautiful photo of the fam.

June 11, 2009 - 7:43 PM Rachel Fuller - I'm voting for Caroline!! cause she is amazing and her story is fabulous.

June 12, 2009 - 4:00 PM April Irving - I loved the picture of Bonnies Belly.

June 12, 2009 - 10:01 PM Lisa - I love Jamie's written directions on Bonnie's tummy for Payton! My vote is for Bonnie & Payton!

June 15, 2009 - 5:58 AM Lael Griess - I vote for Tanya and Daniel too! I am a mother to twin boys born seven weeks early by c-section, and I can't wait to have the next V-BAC. Good for you for taking the steps to have your baby naturally!

Madeline {DFW Birth Photography}

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There are so many things I could write about this little girls birth!   It was SO touching to watch her 2 aunts, grandma and grandpa huddle together beside the bed, holding each other and wiping their eyes.  I don’t think a minute went by without hearing a sniffle from one of them!  :-)   Her daddy was very emotional as well and once she was born he didn’t take his eyes off of her!   Madilyn is a very lucky girl to be born into so much love.

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Didn’t Madilyns midwife do a great job picking out a blanket for the newborn exam?  :-) 

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June 1, 2009 - 5:56 PM Cathie Rosemann - What precious pictures! This little "daughter of God" is sure to be blessed indeed. Thanks for sharing these photos with us. They are all beautiful! How did Melissa look so darn good in all the photos! Matt & Cathie

June 2, 2009 - 10:11 AM Kelly - Wow! you're gorgeous! And Madeline is beautiful too! God's blessing on your family is obvious! Praise God!

June 11, 2009 - 5:45 PM Chelsey - I'M AN AUNT!! Madelines PERFECT > God is SO GOOD :)

June 23, 2009 - 2:55 AM Rowena - Through Madeline God's amazing grace shows...We are all so happy for you...that you are now a parents!Godbless alway. (From your family here in Phils.)

Paisley {DFW Birth Photography}

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May 27, 2009 - 6:05 PM Lucy Eades - I can't believe it she's finally here!!! I am so excited u got these as quickly as you did, she's beautiful. Congratulations Megan (and family). Beautiful pictures Lynsey :)

May 28, 2009 - 5:02 AM Traci (Memaw) - Thank you for capturing our miracle on film. The pictures are as beautiful as our new granddaughter Paisley. Thank you again Lynsey

May 28, 2009 - 6:36 AM Karri Basford - She is so beautiful Meg! You all look so sweet! I love it! These pics are amazing!!

May 28, 2009 - 7:36 AM Meghan - MaeMae!!! She's beautiful! You're such a good Mommy :) And did I mention BRAAAAAAVE!!! Love you!

May 28, 2009 - 8:13 AM Ashlea Flores - I am so proud of you Rusty and Megan Paisley is such a beautiful little baby!! We love you!- Juan,Ashlea, Isabella and Sophia!!!

May 28, 2009 - 1:34 PM MAMAW - I AM SO THANKFUL AND PROUD OF LITTLE PAISLEY, SHE IS SO PRECIOUS.

May 28, 2009 - 2:24 PM Aunt Brandy and Nicole - CONGRATS SHE IS SO BEAUTIFUL IM SO PROUD OF YALL WE LUV YALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

May 29, 2009 - 8:21 AM Bobby & Vickie Auberry - Rusty, Megan and Carrson- How breathtaking are these pictures! We are so proud of your little family. How blessed you are! We love you very much! Uncle Bobby and Aunt Vickie

My 1st Blog Contest! {DFW Birth Photography}

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In honor of my new blog-site I want to do something new, so I’ve decided to have a contest for any of my former and/or current clients that would like to participate!  I have never done anything like this before, but think it will be super fun and I am excited to see all of the entries!

- I would like for you to send me your FAVORITE image that I took of your birth (take a picture of it, grab it off of my old blog, try to describe it to me and I will find it for you…) and then tell me one of your favorite memories from your birth and why you love the chosen picture so much. 

- I will post all of the submitted images and stories on my blog on June 6th and then you can send that particular blog post to all of your family, friends, Facebook contacts, email lists, etc and they can vote for their favorite picture, story or person.

- The image with the most votes will win a custom-designed keepsake coffee table book telling the story of your beautiful birth through the pictures I have taken for you.  Your book will be hardbound, linen-covered and 20 pages long.  You can choose to have this book made with images from a past birth photography session or a future one, if that would work better for you!

- There will only be 48 hours to vote after I post with the entries so remember to let everyone know so that they can vote for you!   Please email all entries to me at: Lynsey@dfwbirthphotographer.com I can’t wait to see what you all pick!

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May 25, 2009 - 7:33 PM Angelica - This will be so fun! I don't know how on earth I am going to choose just one favorite!

May 25, 2009 - 8:40 PM Tanya Bee - Yay! I love a contest---and I LOVE a birth blog site! :) Thanks, Lynsey!

May 25, 2009 - 9:23 PM Shannon - Ditto to that (although I have a couple in mind!)

May 26, 2009 - 1:12 AM Chantel - Hands down my fave is the one of my ginormous belly profile (standing in the hall trying not to push!) because I never took a last belly photo. I look at that and remember how large and in charge I was with The Two Babies. I can't possibly win the contest because too many of my friends will be voting for their own (ha!) but I just wanted you to know. :)

May 26, 2009 - 7:29 AM Gina Phillips - Oh gosh I have three of them and I can't decide which one to pick!!:)

May 26, 2009 - 8:09 AM michelle - So hard to choose, but the pic you took that spoke volumes to me was the one of the reaction of my 4 year old Brooke, when daddy announced "it's a girl". It had been a long wait for my little ones (ages 6 and 4) wondering whether we'd be having a boy or a girl. You were able to capture her joy at just the right moment. I treasure every picture you took that amazing day!

May 26, 2009 - 7:19 PM Jessica Fuester - Like what everyone else is saying, it's so hard to choose just one!! High on my list of favorites is the one of Raegan getting her newborn exam. Abby is holding her up, and Rae's face is all scrunched up, and she's frowning. Her skin is prune-y, her hair is matted, and her expression puts a smile on my face. It looks like she'd rather be back in my belly...or in my arms! :)

May 30, 2009 - 11:14 PM Lucy Eades - So after debating for hours we narrowed it down to 5...Finally we both agreed our favorite is the one where we're both kissing right after he was born. U also had it on the case cover to the slide show.

June 1, 2009 - 1:06 PM Nicole Patten - I am having a hard time deciding too. When is the cut off date, June 6th or is it sooner?

June 2, 2009 - 5:38 PM Laurie - My favorite ofcorse is the one where James is catching Krisalyn in the water.

June 3, 2009 - 1:22 PM melany - it's a difficult choice, but the picture that brings me the most warmth is the one where the main focus is john smiling and i'm turned toward him, nursing soren. you'd think it'd be one of just soren or even that mildly funny one just after he was out and i was holding him w/a major "WTF" look on my face ... but i can feel john's happiness there and i remember it all so vividly. i was on a high, he was ... we were just two peaceful parents bonding w/our baby. i think this was one of the proofs on your website ...

June 3, 2009 - 3:03 PM Megan Martin - my favorite is the one where i'm kissing her right after she gets here and we are still in the water, all the pain is gone and i'm in LOVE!