I have known Nichole & her family for a while now, I think since Joey (#3) was born and was thrilled to be included in the plans for baby #6’s birth.  All along we thought that baby would be born on a Tuesday before his due date, but he proved us wrong!  Babies like to do that don’t they!  So on his due date (who would have guessed that one!) Wednesday, May 26th I headed up to their house hoping that I would have time to capture labor and delivery for them.  Thanks baby for waiting on me!

I arrived with Nichole in active labor already in the tub and working hard, transition seemed to come pretty quickly once I got there.  Funny how I always get there in time for them to tell us that they don’t want to do this anymore!

Things started moving quickly once she started pushing, and at 6:03 pm he arrived born in the caul into his daddy’s hands.  With us all looking on, his big sisters and brothers got to see him arrive!  It was a special moment and I am honored to have been a part of it!

I think I love home births for the peacefulness of it all and letting nature lead.  Watching the kids look and touch their new brother was so special.  I think Bella took as many pictures as I did of him.  I can’t wait to see hers!

After a while of bonding with mom and dad, he had his first check up and we found out that he weighed 8 pounds 6 ounces!  I loved watching the kids watch the midwife checking out their brother.

As of this moment his name has not been revealed and I will wait patiently as they pick the best one for him!  I look forward to seeing the family next week and taking their fist family portrait as a family of 8!

Here are some of my favorite images to enjoy!

Congrats again Nichole, Scott, Bella, Sophie, Joey, Lilly & Roman on your new arrival!  I’ll see you all next week!

~ Cat ~

Baby Deveraux was just about 3 weeks old when my friend Jenn brought him and his mom, Elizabeth over to ‘play’ recently.  Jenn is the Mother/Baby Coach for Seamless Garment Ministry which helps expectant homeless mothers and mothers in crisis in the Atlanta Area.  I have known Jenn for many years and was honored to photograph the birth of her last baby.  So when I needed a model for a project she jumped at the chance to bless one of her clients.  I am excited to share the images from the session, they have been waiting and without further ado…  Here are some of my favorites!

Our friends Steve & Sheila welcomed baby Nicholas on December 26th and we could not be happier for them!  I had the pleasure of visiting with them a few weeks ago when Sheila’s mom was visiting so I could capture him at 4 days old.  I know they are having fun getting used to having a baby boy in the house after 3 girls!

I have known the family for quite a while now and was able to document big sister Isabella’s first year.  If you have been in my office you have probably seen a picture of Isabella at 4 days old in Daddy’s hands as it’s one of my favorites and they used it at her dedication.  I am excited that I now have a similar picture of Nicholas and can’t wait to share it!

So… here are some of my favorites! Steve & Sheila, I hope you enjoy these and your gallery will be up very soon.

I had lots of fun photographing the family and can’t wait to see him again.