Fresh 48 Photography: Dharma's First Day

Oh, I can’t tell you how much I love hospital newborn sessions! The little wrinkly baby features are all so brand-new, the hospital bassinets offer amazing vantage points for photos, and the emotions of everyone are still right at the surface. As someone who loves capturing magical moments for families, this is everything I could ever dream of.

One part of this Fresh 48 session that was different than any other I’d shot before was the fact that I got to document the going home piece. Seeing Emily and Brandon dress their sweet little girl for the first time, fumble with the carseat, and drive away from the hospital bubble environment rounded out Baby Dharma’s story so well. It was an honor to be a part of it and capture these first moments.

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Baby Wren: Fresh 48

When I walked into the Alaska Native Medical Center hospital room, the first thing I noticed was Baby Wren’s adorable, thick black hair. It was soft and fuzzy and stood up in every direction— and he was perfect. Amelia was nursing him in bed, and looked so serene. Jacob was practically vibrating with excitement while he waited for her to finish, and I knew in that moment I’d never seen a dad so excited before. It was so good to see them again after our maternity session, and I loved hearing about how they’d spent their days in Anchorage while waiting for her sweet little guy’s arrival.

We talked about how excited their families were in their village, and how wild it was to be getting on a plane already with their tiny baby— but that was just the way of life. Their suitcases were packed and stored in the hospital room bathroom for their return to Dillingham.

I’m so thankful I got to be a part of this sweet family’s story. <3