BABY HERR

Hello lovelies!
I seriously cannot get enough of this sweet baby girl with a HEAD FULL of hair!  I love all of her little features and that hair.  Oh. My. Goodness. !!!  Pure Sweetness!  Her momma did an amazing job laboring and birthing naturally.  Go Susan!  I just finished editing this sweet session and I just want to squeeeeeeeeeze those little cheeks!  I do not have baby fever.  Nope.  But, I do LOVE babies!  And capturing them coming into this world... I'm so lucky to be a part of that... and blessed...and thankful...

xoxo
Andrea

P.S.  Look at those itty bitty toesies!  Y'all know y'all talk in the crazy baby voice when you see an itty bitty baby!  And that hair!  love!

Andrea Reed {Birth Stories}

     


Here is my latest project!  I have been in the "Birth Business" for a long time.  I started out with NILMDTS, and still volunteer for that organization, but here lately, I wanted something that was joyous in other ways.  So, if you know of anyone who would be interested in documenting the labor and birth of their precious baby, send them my way.  This is always tastefully done.  I have had requests to photograph "everything", if you know what I mean.  And I'm okay with that too.  I will only take 2 births a month, so book after 12- 15 weeks gestation, as soon as you know you want a birth photographer.  This is a GREAT way to have dad there, family there, enjoying the moment and being "there", instead of behind a camera capturing your baby's first breath.  Much love to you all!  Bring on the babies! :D

xoxo
andrea

{Baby Herr} - January 2015

Hello lovelies!

This sweet baby girl was ready and was not waiting on anyone.  I had to drive from Magee to Meridian, which is not a bad drive... but when you're in a hurry, it feels like it takes FOREVER.  As soon as I arrived to the house (where Susan was doing an AMAZING job of laboring naturally with her husband and doula, Elizabeth Steele), I got about 30 great shots and then it was time to go!  We made a mad dash to the hospital and ran to Susan.  S
usan did incredible walking all the way to the delivery room, ready to push!  I arrived to their home around 9:15 a.m. and baby girl, Caroline, was born around 9:55a.m.'ish.  Whewww!  It was fast!  Susan was a trooper and amazed me with her strength and determination.

Birth is amazing... and photographing women in labor and giving birth has been one of the most fun, exciting, and biggest adrenaline rushes I've ever experienced.

Thank you for allowing me to tell the story of your baby's birth.
Xoxo,
Andrea

{Baby Jones} New Years Eve baby!

Here is a Sneak Peek of baby Livi's birth.  Amanda, a doula herself decided a home/water birth was best for baby number FOUR.  Amanda was so "in the zone" and did incredible!  She had wonderful support from her husband, "Top Gun", doula's and a midwife.  And let me tell y'all, Josie, was beyond amazing during her momma's labor.  She wanted to help so much and did just that.  It was so cool to see her 3 year old involved in this process and so at peace with it.  Amanda hardly made a sound during her labor and water birth.  It was quiet and peaceful.  Definitely a "blissful birth"!  I was so happy that she decided to claim New Year's Eve as her birthday!  What a fun day to have a birthday!  Thank you all for inviting me into your home to photograph this awesome labor and birth!

Xoxo,

Andrea

{Baby Cerra} December 2014

Well!  I have definitely gotten behind on posting these amazing births I've been attending!  Laura was absolutely amazing during her natural labor and birth.  Not once did this strong woman ask for pain medication.  She wanted a natural birth and she did it!  With support from her wonderful husband and her doula, Elizabeth Steele (Hattiesburg Natural Birth), she rocked this labor and birth!  Even smiling and talking in transition!  Laura, you are a strong woman.  You did it!  Thank you for allowing me to capture this amazing birth.

Xoxo,
Andrea