OPHELIA’S BIRTH STORY
I have had the pleasure of photographing Caitlin and Chenoah’s family through different stages in their lives, but this experience was by far the most sacred. I got the call in the early morning of June 9th and quickly made my way to their home. When I arrived Caitlin was in active labor and the birthing tub was being filled. Over the next several hours Caitlin worked through her labor like a warrior and at 6:06 AM their beautiful Ophelia was born. I hope you enjoy these photos that tell her birth story.
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