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  1. Lexy is my hero! I've seen a lot of strong women in my life, and I am pretty sure she can be the President and spokesperson for all of them! She knew what she wanted, and she made it happen. She encouraged her SELF when things got tough. I felt so lucky to be there and witness the magic that was Saylor's arrival. Jay and Lex are an amazing team, building up this rockstar family. So much good energy in that home. We all felt so many emotions that night/morning. Calmness, intensity, excitement, serenity.. pure happiness. It was a wild and beautiful ride! Congrats Merrifield family!

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  2. Baby Dean's birth was nothing short of beautiful and peaceful. Mama Kelli fully trusted her body to do it's thing, and she decided ahead of time that he'd be born in this new birth center in Mission Hospital. But once those near birth contractions came to her back, she could tell he was coming SOON and she felt like (and knew) that the warm shower water would really help her. So she did it! And he did come soon, within 20 minutes of moving from her check-in room. The shower was perfect. For a whole 10 min, I was filling up my cameras and getting ready for a quick birth- and Kirk and I were small-chattin it up.. and all of the sudden, we hear her say, "Kirk, he's coming soon!" and we were around the corner, she was doing it all by herself! Such a rock star. She's so inspiring. And I feel so lucky that I got to be there and I will get to watch this nugget grow up. He's pretty cute!!!

    FUJI 400 TX pushed 2x

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  3. Holy moly. Guys. It was 4th of July, already a magical (and busy) day and that's when Baby Drew decided to make an appearance! Side note real quick: I never load my film up until I get to where I'm shooting, so that I can make sure I load the correct film for how dark the room is. But I had a strong feeling I should load it in the car because I won't be able to up there. Boy was I right. Baby Drew came out about 7 shots in. My very first shot was the first shot on the left, shown. Had I loaded in the home, I would have missed the whole thing, plus maybe even metered wrong because I was so anxious from the quick drive over!

    Madison was a trooper (aka meant for home birth) and said her body just couldn't let her come out until I got there! Dang it, I felt terrible! Plus, I was looking forward to that home birth labor tasty photos.. but I'm forever grateful I got to be there, technically, right before her arrival. I've never seen a happier dad than Matt. 3rd time didn't make him less bored.. he was even more stoked than ever. More present. Bouncing off the walls with excitement. It was pretty sweet to witness. Their home has such good vibes and the cutest older kids to welcome her.

    Thanks to the Stevens family for letting me in your sacred space! You guys make seriously the cutest kids on planet earth. Can't wait to see her grow up!

    Portra 800
    TRI-X 400
    Fuji 400H

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