new jersey birth photographer // the birth of marcelina

This family and I have been through a lot. I’ve photographed both of Teresa’s pregnancies and the birth of both of her children. Teresa + Albe invited me into their most trusted and sacred space, not once, but twice.

Teresa, Albe and I have joked that we were friends before, but now we’re more like family. This is the kind of bond that you develop with someone when you’ve been given the task of capturing them at their most vulnerable, their most fragile. And at their strongest: when they think there is no way they can possibly continue, and then they do. When exhaustion creeps in and it’s the love and encouragement of their partner that helps them pull through. And then, elation when their baby is born.

 

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Marianna was a big help to her mama during her contractions.

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Teresa, girl, you are a warrior.

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There is something that happens at births that is so beautiful: every hand is there to encourage, to support, to hold.

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A favorite shot of Albe cupping their baby.

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Even in moments of pain, birth is about bonding, laughing.

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Hiiiiiiiiiiiiii baby Marcy!

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Mama and her girls.

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Teresa + Albe, thank you so much for allowing me to capture this time in your lives. I love you guys, your family, and especially your beautiful baby girls! xo, Lauren

 

Annnnnnddddddd! I’m an amateur videographer who likes to take videos at births – this one was a favorite! Check it out!

 

Serving NJ, PA + NY

P: (856) 296-8995

E: lauren.allmond@gmail.com

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