At just 8 days old little James made the long trip from Springfield, MO down to my studio in Rogers, AR. Mom said he travelled great! We did a little bit more classic newborn session, pretty laid back. I really loved this. And just like most dad’s that come in for newborn sessions, this dad headed next door to The Rail Pizza and brought back some lunch. 🙂

I remember the day mom contacted me. She was early in her pregnancy, but frantically trying to find a birth photographer. She told me she just wasn’t able to find anyone in her area, which surprised me since she’s in a larger area than I am. Springfield is 2 hours from me, which was a big concern for us both. We talked a lot about her pregnancy, the real possibility that I wouldn’t get there in time, and above all her deep desire to have me there. Since this will most likely be their only child she had told me that it was as important to her that I get there as it was for her husband to be there. They had driven down so we could meet and chat this past summer, making sure we were all compatible together. I instantly liked her! She is honest, straight to the point and funny! We decided to go ahead and take on this baby boy’s birth. I’ve never been so nervous before as I was when the due date approached. I had been sleeping with my phone underneath my pillow at night when I got a text just before 4am. She thought she was in labor and headed to the hospital. Turns out she was in the early stages of labor, but still only at a 1cm so they sent her home. I got everything ready and took a shower, then a long nap…just in case. I got another text that afternoon at about 3pm. She was definitely in labor and I headed out. When I arrived 2 hours later she was just past a 5cm! Mom did so great and little James was born on August 2nd, 2013 at 11:04pm. He was just 6lbs & 14oz, 20.25 inches long. He had a full, and I mean FULL head of gorgeous hair!

Welcome to the world James Campbell! Your mommy and daddy are over the moon with you!

I met this mom-to-be while I was pregnant with our Clary.  She is a nurse at my OB’s office, and every month when I’d come in for my check up I’d tell her ‘Don’t tell me how much I’ve gained, only if it’s healthy’.  I still don’t know how much I put on, and I’m very happy for that.  🙂  This past Saturday she got to welcome into the world her baby girl, Livi Grace.  Livi has been prayed for and wanted for a long time, and momma did a wonderful job getting her here.  They had so many wonderful family members and friends in and out the whole time offering support and giving her something to laugh about.  I was honored to witness not just the birth of this baby girl, but the love in this family…the entire family!  🙂

Livi was born at 2:18pm, weighing 7.2 pounds and 19 inches long.  And the hair!  Oh my that hair…she is beautiful!  🙂

It’s a boy!  This is their third child and it’s another boy.  Three’s a charm!  Katie was amazing during labor, although I’m sure she feels a bit differently about that.  🙂  Just like at their last child’s birth she brought along her Friend’s CD and we watched some episodes to help take her mind off the contractions.  I wasn’t sure what to expect at this hospital since I’ve never traveled outside of NWA for a birth, but the hospital and staff were great.  I was so jealous of the bathrooms in this hospital.  Every L&D room had a bathtub with jets instead of that unfriendly shower.  Katie had such a wonderful labor nurse, Sara.  She was a hoot!  Once little man was born he got to stay in the room for a nice, long time.  They even brought bath-time to us and mom got to help bathe him for the first time.

Tripp William Henson entered the world on March 4th, 2013 at 1:44pm.  He weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long.

He is beautiful.

Just a quick update on our ClaireBear.  I found this hearts scarf at Charming Charlies in Rogers.  I just love it!  If you’re planning on your baby’s newborn session stop by there and get one you love to bring along with you.  🙂

I’ll be in Charlotte, NC (actually I’ll be right on the border in SC, but going over to NC) to photograph one of my favorite clients’ birth and newborn session.  This is baby #3 and they are leaving the sex as a surprise.  Can’t wait!  I’ll be gone from March 3rd-10th, but will be able to answer emails.