There’s really not too much I can say about witnessing a child coming into this world. It’s an experience that has left me speechless and I’ll let all the photographs do the talking.



He was born at 11:04 am:


Weighing 7 pounds and 6 ounces:

Measuring 20 inches:


Congratulations to Brady & Mandy!
These are amazing. You’re amazing!
Comment by gail — December 21, 2009 @ 3:50 pm
Oh my word! Truly breathtaking photos and documenting of such an amazing gift. These are amazing!!
Comment by Krystle — December 21, 2009 @ 3:54 pm
These are wonderful, took my breath away April.
Comment by Maria — December 21, 2009 @ 4:14 pm
April, these are STUNNING. What a wonderful account of a life-changing experience. You are SO talented. Congrats to everyone!
Comment by Megan — December 21, 2009 @ 8:02 pm
Very touching and magical shots. What a treasure to have.
Comment by melinda — December 21, 2009 @ 8:05 pm
Definitely not an everyday experience. What a blessing to have you there, I’m sure they will love your photo documentation. Very cool.
Comment by jenica — December 21, 2009 @ 8:54 pm
Gorgeous photos. Makes me anxious for my own home birth. <3
Comment by Jaclyn Michele — December 22, 2009 @ 6:39 pm
I love these! You have such a great eye for capturing the story without giving all the details. Great job.
Comment by Reagan — December 23, 2009 @ 1:24 am
absolutely moving, april. you are AMAZING!
Comment by Laura — December 23, 2009 @ 9:48 am
WOW! AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL April!!! I don’t know what else to say. I LOVE them all!!!!!
Comment by Beth Ross — December 23, 2009 @ 10:26 am
Thank you so much everyone!
Comment by April Nienhuis — December 24, 2009 @ 1:18 pm
These are so moving. Warms my heart.
Comment by Trudie — December 25, 2009 @ 7:12 pm