My friend Sierra asked if I would capture the birth of their 4th child – their 1st girl!

I was so honored and excited! She was due mid-January and we were praying that snow wouldn’t be an issue!

Her mom called me around 6:45 on Sunday the 10th – letting me know that they were heading to the hospital (an hour away) for the night – snow and ice was in the forecast and they wanted to be prepared. I left at 7 – ready for a long night sleeping on lobby couches. As I pulled off the exit from the highway – her mom called again – asking where I was. She was 9 cm and getting ready. WHAT!

I made it to the room at 8 – and that sweet baby girl was born at 8:30 after just a few beautiful pushes!

(You won’t see all the photos in this blog post – but you will still see beautiful ones!)

I mean seriously – that chubby little face!

Sierra & Jose – it’s such a beautiful thing to witness!

Thank you SO MUCH – from the bottom of my heart – for asking me to photograph Rosa’s birth – but more than that – for asking me to be there.

There’s something so miraculous about watching someone take their first breath. Thank you.

My friend Sierra is a fantastic friend. She’s also a great momma and wife. She’s honest and transparent.

She has quite the story and she’s an inspiration to experience the beauty from pain.

She has three wonderful boys – and will add a little girl – Rosa!

I’ve had this dress on hand for a few years. I’ve used it in a session already and wore it to the PA Renaissance Faire this year!

I’ve always had a vision to photograph a pregnant momma – in the snow – in this dress.

Sierra’s due date was quickly approaching – we couldn’t wait for the possibility of snow.

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!

OH MY! I LOVE LOVE LOVE that last shot!!

Sierra – I am so thankful that you’re in my life! I LOVE YOU!

Stay tuned for her birth and newborn sessions!!

My sweet nephew turned ONE right after Christmas!

LOOK AT HIS FACE!

OH MY HEART!!

Sweet Jack – you are SO loved!

I love Cindy’s kiddos!

I mean – who wouldn’t!

ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE!

Thank you Cindy! I’ll see you in a couple weeks for our next session!!

Sarah and I share a love of most things nerdy! And chubby little babies!

I mean – SERIOUSLY!

Sarah – your family is SO GORGEOUS! Especially on your nerdy insides!

My dear friend Johna gifted Rachel a newborn session – and I’m so glad she did!

I got to see this sweet little nugget again! It’s my favorite part of this job!

Isn’t she JUST ADORABLE!

Thank you again Rachel! And Johna for introducing us!

I met Ashley at our local MOPS group – and was HONORED when she asked me to capture her little man’s newness!

ABSOLUTE SWEETNESS!!

OH MY WORD!

I can’t even deal – SO BEAUTIFUL!

SO BEAUTIFUL!

Ashley – thank you again for asking me into your home and your heart! It was truly an honor!

Jenna & Dave were some of my first clients – and really got the word out about this little hobby called barden photography!

Such a BEAUTIFUL family!

Those sweet sweet moments!

Those two pictures – it’s quite an honor to be the momma of little boys. She’s got three!

Sweet momma kisses!

Jenna & Dave – it was SO great to see you! Let’s not make it SO long next time!

Taylor is one of my FAVORITE people to photograph!

He’s such a little ham!

It was a cold day – but this sweetie gave me some shots!

That top picture – BEAUTIFUL!

Taylor – it’s truly an honor to capture your BEAUTIFUL family!

I was HONORED to be at the birth of this little sweet girl!

She’s SIX months old already!

I mean – SERIOUSLY!

She is just so sweet!

The bond between a parent and child – priceless!

Kelly – thank you so much for asking me to capture this BEAUTIFUL time in your lives!