In August I offered Mommy and Me Mini Sessions in celebration of World Breastfeeding week. This mother and daughter came to Van Vleck House and Gardens for their photo shoot. I loved capturing their bond…so sweet, so attached, so beautiful.
We hung out at their house for a while and then went to a park for some outdoor fun. These little boys are extremely lovable and cute and sweet. I’m so happy that their parents chose to invite me to their home to capture their family life the way it is right now!
These last pictures are my favorite. Cozy babies in their Tula carriers, mom and dad loving each other. ♥
I love when parents really understand my style, and they realize that it’s what they want for their family pictures. No looking at the camera and smiling required. Just hanging out in the park, or at home, being themselves. Comfortable. Real. Beautiful.
Some of my favorite pictures from this shoot are during snack time. 🙂
If you’re interest in family pictures in Bergen County or Essex County, NJ, please click the Contact link above.
I loved being at this birth. Nothing I write feels adequate, so I hope you will see in these pictures the amazing strength, support and love I witnessed at this intense and beautiful birth.
If you are interested in having the your baby’s birth story told through photography, please contact me via Facebook, the Contact link above, e-mail (maegandougherty@gmail.com), or phone (201.994.5610). I would love to talk with you!
If you’re looking for the other members of your birth team, consider the midwives of The Childbirth and Women’s Wellness Center and doula Jess Larsen. Rachel and Jess were amazing at this birth.
And finally, the mama featured here wrote and recorded a series of super sweet sing-along lullabies. Check out Big Round Moon! My favorite is “Knowing I Love You.”
August 3, 2013 - 11:36 am
LOVE. just beautiful.
August 3, 2013 - 1:16 pm
So beautiful!
August 3, 2013 - 4:32 pm
Wow! What a story! This is what happens all over the world 4.17 times per second and yet each time is unique, amazing and soooo special! Thanks for sharing these intimate moments. A new baby girl is born! Yeahhh! I wish her a wonderful life!
August 3, 2013 - 7:06 pm
These photographs are beautiful, Maegan! What treasures they will be for this family!
August 4, 2013 - 2:52 am
So so so beautiful. What a treasure!
August 6, 2013 - 12:12 pm
The one of mother and child after the birth is just beautiful – definitely Madonna and Child.
You do such wonderful work Meg!
August 6, 2013 - 12:13 pm
The one of mother and child after the birth is just beautiful – truly a Madonna and Child.
You do such wonderful work Meg!
August 6, 2013 - 2:13 pm
BREATHTAKING!
August 6, 2013 - 5:50 pm
Absolutely perfect! If we are blessed to have another baby someday, I know who to call to make this moment even more special <3
August 8, 2013 - 10:07 pm
These are so precious Maegan! Especially the one where the mom is smiling while holding the baby on her chest. Beautiful!
September 9, 2013 - 10:02 pm
What incredibly beautiful work you do. The best birth photos I’ve ever seen.
You are truly gifted – thank you for sharing them.
Wonderful – she looks like she could belong to the Rauch family!