November 5, 2014

San Antonio Birth Photographer | Natural VBAC With Midwife

Last week I had the distinct pleasure of photographing a natural VBAC birth in San Antonio at the Birth Center Stone Oak. I knew I loved the H family the moment I met them, and witnessing this miracle sealed the deal.  Mama was strong, determined, and inspiring.  Dad was a steadfast support with just the right words and just the right touch at each moment of a long, hard night.  Because birth is hard.  But oh, so beautiful.  I daresay “brutiful.”

Mama was attended by the midwives at The Birth Center Stone Oak, and they were calm, supportive, and completely in control.  They knew exactly what Mama needed to achieve the birth of her dreams. Their love for the H family was evident, as well. Mama labored in the birth tub, on a stool, and finally delivered a 9lb+ baby girl on the large suite bed in the wee hours of morning.

Here are a few brutiful moments that Mama has approved for me to share.  The slideshow at the end of the post tells the whole story, but the truly intimate moments, like baby’s first breath, have been saved just for Mom and Dad. Congratulations on a successful vaginal birth after cesarean! Thank you for letting me be a part of your miracle; I cried tears of joy right along with you.

Welcome to the world, Everleigh Kay.

3:17am on 10/28/14

9lb 3oz and 21.5in

 

 

 

 

Chelsea Lietz Photography specializes in newborn, baby, child and maternity photography in San Antonio, Texas and surrounding areas including but not limited to Stone Oak and New Braunfels. San Antonio birth photographer.  Please “like” me on Facebook.

October 23, 2014

San Antonio Child Photographer | First Birthday Portraits & Cake Smash

 

Reagan first came to the San Antonio studio for newborn portraits and in a blink was already returning for her first birthday photo session with cake smash and bubble bath!  She was lovely in a princess crown on my vintage love seat and just adored the pearl necklace props.  Reagan’s mama gave me some special things to include on her first birthday chalk board so that they will always remember what she was like at this adorable age.

We recreated some of Reagan’s newborn portraits to show her growth… I love the sport shots since Mom says balls are her favorite toy.

Reagan’s first birthday cake smash was a cupcake theme and we shot them outdoors in my vintage high chair.  She had a slow start but was soon digging right in!  And the little genius can hold up one finger for being one!  With all that cake and icing everywhere, we simply had to give her a bubble bath to clean up. How adorable is she in the shower cap by Feather River Boutique?

Thanks for celebrating your first year with me Miss Reagan, it was an honor to your photographer.

 

Chelsea Lietz Photography specializes in newborn, baby, child and maternity photography in San Antonio, Texas and surrounding areas including but not limited to Stone Oak and New Braunfels.  San Antonio Child Photographer. Please “like” me on Facebook.

September 18, 2014

San Antonio Newborn Photographer | Baby Boy Chapel

Chapel came to my San Antonio area studio for his newborn portraits from Fredericksburg, Texas.  His parents requested rustic, natural, country and hunting images. Dad is a taxidermist and avid hunter…so of course we had to get some shots in camo with Daddy’s antlers and an ammo box.   🙂   Chapel is the sweetest baby and flashed me several big smiles.  Congratulations H family, it was a pleasure photographing your beautiful son.

 

I get a lot of questions about my rustic stick stool, isn’t it an awesome prop?!  It comes from The Prop Barn.

 

Chelsea Lietz Photography specializes in newborn, baby, child and maternity photography in San Antonio, Texas and surrounding areas including Stone Oak, New Braunfels, Seguin, Boerne, Blanco, Johnson City, Fredericksburg, Kerrville, and Bulverde.  San Antonio newborn photographer.

June 5, 2014

San Antonio Birth Photographer | A Joyous Birth

Please excuse a personal post on my business page, but I want to share our happy news…

On May 22, 2014 my husband and I welcomed our third beautiful daughter!  (Her gender was a surprise and that was SO FUN!!!)

Brynn Elizabeth

7 lb 3 oz and 19.5 in

We are overjoyed and smitten, to say the least.  Her big sisters ADORE her and can’t get enough snuggling, holding, and kissing.  Here are a few sweet photos from the birth and our hospital stay. (Did you know I offer birth or hospital “Fresh 48” sessions?!)  Brynn’s newborn portraits should be coming tonight!

Chelsea Lietz Photography specializes in newborn, baby, child and maternity photography in San Antonio, Texas and surrounding areas including but not limited to Stone Oak and New Braunfels.