Salem Childbirth Photographer . . . Lucas.

Wow, what a whirlwind of a birth this was!

I headed to the hospital, despite mom only being 2-3 cm. I had childcare taken care of and figured why not? I took my time, got a coffee on the way (you know, in preparation of a long night).

When I arrived, Mom was already 4cm and counting.

The next thing we knew, Lucas was coming! 

No time to break the bed down or anything. The midwife flew in, got as ready as she could, and BAM, he was born! It could not have been more than 5 minutes after I got to the room. 

According to the medical staff, she went from 4cm to baby in arms in 18 minutes!

As you can see, Lucas was very expressive, making all kinds of adorable and funny facial expressions. I was also thrilled to have been able to capture shots of his older siblings meeting him for the first time. 

Salem Documentary Photograhy . . . Funeral Coverage.

As you may or may not know, I recently started doing funeral photography. I have a separate website for this business, but thought I would mention it here.

Information about Kel Ward Memorial Photography can be found at www.kelwardmemorial.com.

I offer photojournalistic style coverage for funerals, memorial, and wakes. I am located in Salem, Oregon and serve the surrounding areas, but am also available for travel. 

Here are a few photos from a recent memorial. 

Family shots are available before and/or after the service.

Attention to detail is important.

Portland Child Photographer | Two.

You may recognize this girl from my post a couple of days ago. She's the big sister to newborn twin boys. She's such a doll, though, that I felt she needed her own blog post. She's only 2, but seems much older. Not only is she tall, but she's very verbal and smart. 

A few film shots...

Lovin' on her mama.

Portland Newborn Photographer | Lifestyle + twins

You may remember these twins, as I also photographed them in the hospital in April. They were both in the NICU for a bit, but are healthy and happy at home now. It was such a pleasure to visit and photograph this family in their home.

Big sister, checking in on one of her baby brothers.

I love wrinkled, scaly little newborn feet.

I never once asked her to kiss her brothers. She just kept doing it. It was as if she just couldn't get enough of them. I feel ya, girl!

Such a good helper!

Check out this look he gave me!

"Dude, wake up."

Stretchhhhh.

"You are still asleep?"

From a family of 3 to a family of 5, overnight.