I am so so so so so very excited for you to see these images! I pulled my first all-nighter since college photographing the birth of sweet baby Aughtry!
For a few weeks before the birth, I was kind of on edge … waiting for the call and checking my phone to make sure it was charged! Even though her previous two kiddos weren’t early (in fact, one was ten days late) … I just thought being her third kiddo, she was going to go early. And then, the night before JT and I left on our vacation in early August, I got a text and was so completely heart broken because she thought she was going into labor. Sure, yes, I was excited for her … but so very sad that I might miss the birth of her third child. 😉 But, in true BFF form, she held him in until I got back … and then kept holding him in until last week (a mere nine days late). She’s so thoughtful that way.
And then the call came in on Labor Day … and I was giddy with excitement! I can’t tell you how awesome it is to witness the birthing process — especially a home birth. Everything was so lovely and peaceful and beautiful. The midwives (all three of them) were amazing and so very caring and I loved getting to know each of them.
Her husband was strong and quiet and so very loving. And I love how he took care of her and knew just what she needed. They have such an amazing connection and it showed all throughout the night.
And Paige — well, you’re going to be able to tell from the pictures, was so beautiful and strong and a true inspiration to watch. I walked away feeling so inspired by her!
I arrived just before midnight and she was at three centimeters … and then sweet baby Aughtry entered the world at 4:26AM. And this is a sneak peek … just to tell a story of how a family grew by one on the 4th of September.
Thank you so much Paige and Robert for trusting me to capture these moments for you!!
Just beautiful!
Oh my gosh Katie! I cried and cried watching this slideshow! SO beautiful! You need to come out here to AZ when I have my next one! 😉
You are amazing Katie! You did a wonderful job capturing the most precious of memories! Wow.
I am sitting here with tears streaming down my face. This is beautiful!
WOW….Pretty sure you have outdone yourself! Breathtaking….and the music is perfect!
These are absolutely beautiful Katie! And seriously, who looks that amazing during childbirth? 🙂
Amazing! Incredible pictures, perfect music. Crying my eyes out!!!!!
Oh Katie, this is just lovely. We had nothing like this when you were born… but even after all these years, when seeing these photos set to music, the memories of that day came flooding back. So misty eyed, I just want you to know that I was so thrilled to have a baby girl when you were born. I’m very proud of the work you do and I love you then, now and always. Love, Mom
WOW Katie that will be such a treasure for them….beautiful beautiful beautiful.
Fantastically done Katie!!! Are you going for more???
Wow, just wow! Such a beautiful birth! I never knew home births were so high tech. What a beautiful family.
AMAZING! What a wonderful gift for this family to cherish forever. You are so gifted….a true talent. makes me want to have another baby just so you can capture it for us. All the best to your friend and her family on their new addition.
Beautiful photos. What wonderful memories and emotions that you captured. Brought tears of joy to my eyes.
Amazing, Paige is one beautiful mama! What a lucky friend to have you there with her to capture this. Wow.
Katie Schmid Eaton, I am in tears. That was simply beautiful!
Gorgeous photos of lovely Paige and family. Awesome job Katie Schmid Eaton.
Beautiful! You have outdone, yourself, Katie!
Amazing and beautiful! Congratulations Paige and family!
Thank you so much Erin! 😉
Yay! I love happy tears Rose!
Thank you sweet Tina!!
😉 I agree!! She is one of the most beautiful birthers ever!!
@[1134316461:2048:Erin] … thank you my friend!! I tried four different songs. FOUR. Otherwise this would have been up two days ago. Sad, yet oh so true!!
@[10129275:2048:Erin] … thank you so much!! I love when photographs bring out happy emotions like that … SEE, that’s why I spent so much time trying to find the right song! 😉 Wish you lived closer!
… and does it make you want to have another baby? 😉
That was beautiful!
That was beautiful!
these are amazing!!
Erin, this video is beautiful!
Erin, this video is beautiful!
@[1179575591:2048:Tina]! Thank you sweet friend!! I can’t wait for our wedding on Saturday!
@[1179575591:2048:Tina]! Thank you sweet friend!! I can’t wait for our wedding on Saturday!
@[746772128:2048:Kristine] … and does it make you want to have another baby?? 😉
Oh mom (@@[100000803636335:2048:Annette]) … thank you thank you thank you! I love you!
@[1784299473:2048:Lisa] … thank you so much!! That was my goal. 😉 Tears! Lots and lots of tears.
OH @[606907970:2048:Leilani] … thank you! It means a lot considering you are a birth photographer jedi! 😉 You know, I loved doing it for a very close friend … it would be hard to do logistically at this stage in my life with the kiddos being so young. It took me at least five days to recover! I started to feel my age. 😉 But it really was so lovely to witness and be a part of.
That was magical and such a great example of why I chose homebirth!
Ha! Jedi I am not… so glad you got to experience it though. I think anytime
You step out of your comfort zone you stretch your skills, ya know? Anyway you really captured everything so beautifully.:)
Well I appreciate all the advice and loved the experience! 🙂 I just hope she likes them all @[606907970:2048:Leilani]! 😉
Beautiful!!! Good for her!
Amazing photography….brought tears to my eyes!
wow! that’s beautiful! 🙂
@[608998160:2048:Amy]! Thank you so much! 🙂
Beautiful memories captured…chills and tears
This is incredible..thanks for sharing
Amazing!
amazing!!!
Lisa …those are some sweet words to your good friend.. She’s lucky to have you!!
both of my kids were home births…maybe you should consider adding that to your photography skills leslie? 🙂
@[596498930:2048:Carey Brown Benander], yes if someone asked me to do a birth, home or hospital I would do it!
Truly an incredible capture of a beautiful birth. The entire family will forever cherish these glimpes in time. I was so moved by the tenderness & love displayed!
Lovely pictures! What a precious experience!
@[1198354066:2048:Lisa] … your post melted my heart! Thank you so much for your kind words … and I think you and @[757374055:2048:Chip] having another baby is a fabulous idea. 😉 You NEED another set of twins!
that was so incredibly beautiful…
Well done Katie! My eyes are flowing with tears… brings back so many memories. I LOVE BIRTH PHOTOGRAPHY!!!! Bravo!
@[1266819362:2048:Anna] … thank you so much!! I love when another photographer loves my work. 🙂 Your post means so much.
Beautiful! Refreshing! Reminds me of the sheer miracle that I am able to share in when I got to work. Thankful.
@[817600757:2048:Melanie] … thank you sweet friend. @[1377273296:2048:Paige] came over today and I got to snuggle with Aughtry again … I just can’t get enough of that little baby love.
Oh my, so beautiful.
Thank you @[1053453155:2048:Jessica]!! I so appreciate the comments. 🙂
@[1516022091:2048:Mollie]! Thank you so much … it really means a lot … especially coming from someone who is a birth photographer. 😉
THAT WAS AMAZING!!
That ALMOST made me want to have the triplets all over again so that Katie could capture it!!
Okay, I am balling. That is one brave momma, beautiful momma and photos!
@[612216253:2048:Amanda] … oh, I’m glad you went to check it out!! 🙂 Thanks for coming over tonight to see the images from your session!