The Nelson Blog....

I'm pretty sure my Blog is ganna be renamed the Nelson Blog! 

This family just keeps coming back for more....and I keep loving it!

How adorable is this little one year old?!

She is on the move because she has to keep up with 'big' brother

and not to mention be faster then her soon to be 'little' brother!

Happy Birthday Little Lady!

Happy Birthday...Lily

What an honor to be in the room when a miracle happens!  How amazing it was to be asked and to witness something so incredible!! 

Let's be honest for a moment and go over a few details.  This is my friend first and foremost....I wanted to capture this day for her BUT I wanted her to be comfortable with me in the room as this 'exposing' process happens.  I encourage anyone thinking about having birth photography to pick someone that you love and trust.  It makes for the inherent awkwardness to be a little bit more subsided.  Leaving the room when asked is always a given and being able to drop the camera to hold a friends hand and whip her hair from her face is a must!!  That being said all discreetness and modesty goes away after you have sat with your friend through the most painful time in her life for hours on end.  What I felt my role was that night....distraction stories, hand holding, wet wash cloths, handing her whatever she needs, smoothing out her hair, finding socks for her cold feet, calling a nurse when needed.....all while capturing the night one snap shot at a time.  Ali ....I'm pretty sure we are bonded for life after this experience!!!  Ali is not only a good friend and great mother but she is also a fellow photographer.  Her work is amazing...  http://www.alihohn.com/ 

She also owns a backdrop company called Rock the Drops!

Here are some snap shots of how the night unfolded.