Posts tagged dfw birth photographer
Stop overthinking your maternity photos!

Instead of perfectly styled and fake wind-blown dresses, embrace the natural beauty of womanhood and pregnancy with confidence. When it comes to your maternity portraits, embrace the “less is more” practice.

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Paul Curtis III: A Dallas Birth Story

The birth of Paul Curtis III was awe-inspiring. There is no other word to describe it. It was beautifully joyful, but what really captivated me was Rashida’s power and control during her birth despite transferring from home to hospital for delivery.

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How to do new sibling meetings after birth during Covid-19

With hospitals not allowing visitors, your plans for older children to meet their new sibling has been wrecked. While I know it’s heartbreaking, it can actually be a blessing in disguise. Here are three reasons home sibling meet and greets after birth are better and three ideas to make them extra special.

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How to look great in birth photos

Going bare-faced for photographs can be a little daunting. There are a few things you can do throughout your pregnancy, or at the very least, during the last few weeks of your birth to help you put your best face-forward.

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John Leavell: A C-Section Birth Story

Rebecaah and Rob were so excited to become parents. Meeting with them you could see that this baby was the extra addition of joy to their already wonderful life. Rebeccah's due date came and went. Finally, the Acclaim Nurse Midwives at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth felt that it was time to make this happen.

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Should I hire a birth photographer or videographer? When budget makes you choose

When it comes to having a baby, budgets don't always allow for both videography and birth photography. We're forced to making the big decision: Should I invest in birth photos or birth video? That's a tough decision to make, and I'm here to help. Here’s a few things to consider when making your decision.

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Three reasons to hire both a birth photographer AND a doula

If you've done any shopping for doula services or birth photographers, you've noticed there are quite a few "two-in-one" services that offer both. But... This isn’t always the best option. Find out why you should invest in both.

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Prudence Hazel: A Birth Story

With her paramedic/fireman husband Phillip by her side, no matter what this birth presented - Ashley & Phillip were ready. See their birth story here.

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Birth Beats: Vol. 4 | Music for your Birth

Listening to music is highly recommended during the birth process.  We've got another mix of soft folk and country tunes for your birth so you don't have to worry about searching for songs during your labor and delivery.

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Birth Photography Award

I am so proud to announce that Alex Shelley Photography has been awarded a Bronze Award from the Rise International Photography Awards in the Birth Photography category.

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Birth Beats: Vol. 2

Listening to music is highly recommended during the birth process.  We've got another mix of soft and relaxing tunes for your birth so you don't have to worry about searching for songs during your labor and delivery.

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What's the deal with photo mats?

Did you know there's a purpose to photo mats? It isn't just to add some coordinated color to your wall decor. Sure the contrasting solid block around your photographs draws your eye inward to the photo; however, photo mats do something even more important than that. 

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Wyatt Brooks: A Birth Story

Brandon remembers the first time he ever saw Alyssa.  It was love at first sight. They married in July 2010 and welcomed their first son, Will, in October 2015.  In 2017, they were expecting again.  This is the birth story of Wyatt Brooks.

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