40 days of postpartum
Those first forty days are traditionally protected, so mom and her newborn can acclimate to their new reality. This is a time to be insular and focus on your baby. In our culture, 40 days of relative tranquility can be […]
Plattsburgh newborn photographer
When Everybody and Your Mother has an Opinion
You’re pregnant. Congratulations! Everyone is so excited! You’re birthing. Yay! You’re finally meeting your baby. Everyone is excited! You’re breastfeeding. That baby is demanding milk NOW! You’re doing your best to do what’s best for your baby. You’re parenting. Everyone […]
Just do one thing, when you’re a new mom
I always have big plans for that slow-time postpartum, when I’m a new mom again. I’m going to strap the new baby on my body (also known as babywearing ), and just keep doing life. That’s my plan. Every time. […]
Local Hospital Birth Options
While homebirths are on the rise, the majority of NY residents (~99% to be more precise) will choose to birth in a hospital. Even so, we generally seek out an environment that is as close to home as possible when […]
Happy Father’s Day from Brown Eyed Photography
Happy Father’s Day! Through my photography, I get to meet many many fathers. Some are well versed in local kid events (playgroup at the oval, story hour at the library, the best playgrounds around, etc). A few are entrepreneurs. Others […]
Happy Mother’s Day from Brown Eyed Photography
Happy Mother’s Day! As the face behind the camera for Brown Eyed Photography, I get to meet many many mothers. Some visit the library every week. A few are entrepreneurs. Others sit on non profit boards. Some play a musical […]
CVPH VBAC Birth :: Brown Eyed Photography
Rachel and Jacob have two births under their belt and showed their experience, research, and commitment when they were ready to birth their third baby. They knew the vbac rate for the local hospital is low, but it wasn’t their […]
Lifestyle Newborn Photography :: Baby Wallace
After documenting my sister’s pregnant belly over Christmas in the Adirondacks and the first few days of parenthood in the hospital, I was able to act as postpartum doula – everyone should have one of these! – and took time […]
15 Reasons to have a Home Birth
I tell people that I was pro-home birth before having a home birth myself. I had two perfectly wonderful-minimally-invasive hospital births before having a homebirth. After having one … I will passionately support any and every low-risk family to pursue […]
Five Reasons Why a Fresh Baby Session is a Must
My incredible mother graciously arranged for me to be with my sister in her early days of motherhood. It was an incredible experience for both of us and allowed for me to have access to her life not only as […]