Posted on October 18, 2011
I love my baby plan babies. They grow too fast though. And I want to keep them all- especially when they think I’m their buddy! (And when they dress like a way cute monkey)
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Posted on June 15, 2011
I know I have said it many times before, but it is an honor to be part of a family’s birth story. It’s a bonding experience, and one that very very few people in their life get to take part in. That said, my birth families have a extremely special place in my heart. Do you remember just after Thanksgiving when this little guy made his way into the world? They are one of the most wonderful families I have ever been blessed to know. They love each other desperately. Every moment they are teaching their kids. Heck, Daddy willingly took several mosquito bites just to show how they went about getting blood from the body.
They have grown so much- time just goes way too fast for my liking. I giggled the entire time I edited these- how fun is it that they all made funny faces? Even baby brother got in on the funny face action!
I love them all. And they are moving. I am so sad- but hopeful that we will be able to still see each other now and then.
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Posted on May 9, 2011
We had a beautiful Mother’s day yesterday. The kids were so excited it was mothers day that they were up by 6:30. Then they (Daddy) made me breakfast in bed! The eggs even were in a smiley face. They each gave me a card. What I love about the cards is that my husband, Chris, lets them choose WHATEVER card they want. From any section at all. It makes it that much more special- and we laugh the whole time we open them because they are never from the section they “should” be from. Hailey got a card that was a happy birthday to a sister (It had two lovely teddy bears hugging on the front), Noah picked an anniversary card with two monkeys that were hugging, and Teagan picked a card that was from a mother to her son. I just laugh- we always date the back and put the occasion they picked. It’s unique and I love the way my husband thinks. He gives them the freedom to choose, and they come back with things that fit for them. Then we got to spend the day enjoying the amazing weather. I don’t know that we spent more than 10 minutes inside before it was dark.
I have so enjoyed my time with this wonderful family. Their new little man is so sweet, and so alert! He made me work, but I loved every minute of it. We got to try some new things too- I’m so excited. Doing this session helped me to officially decide to expand my education. This fall I am going to spend a weekend learning how to do newborns even better. It’s going to be fantastic!
I just love them
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Posted on May 5, 2011
I know I say it a lot, but I love my job. I love that I am chosen, from so many talented photographers, to share people’s lives. There is no higher honor than that. I love that the people I shoot let me be a part of their family for a few hours of their life.
Remember the gorgeous maternity’s from March? Well the little guy decided he didn’t want to turn over! That’s right- he decided to be breech. The difficult decision was made to schedule a c-section for his arrival, since he had zero intention of flipping over. The hospital has a strict 1-person-only policy for c-sections, so both of us were worried that the birth wouldn’t be captured the way we had hoped. So Nicole asked her doctor and the hospital if I could be in the room. What’s the worst they could say? We didn’t even know for certain what the answer was until just minutes before the surgery- I think that the anesthesiologist was worried that I wouldn’t be considerate of a medical procedure. (Note to photographers- make sure you let medical staff know that you will stay out of the way and only in the spaces they designate as appropriate. It goes a REALLY long way to be respectful)
With C-Sections, everything moves pretty quickly. It’s really amazing to watch. And then…. They arrive. I have a mask on to hide my tears. Babies coming in to the world… I can’t help but be overjoyed. Especially for families whom I have grown to know and love. Daddy’s first glimpse, Mommy’s. Together those first moments- I wish I had adequate words.
When everything settled down, big brother got to meet baby brother. When they are so little- like mine, these two kiddos are a little less than 2 years apart- the older kids don’t know what to think of Mommy being strapped in to a bed. I’m sure all of those cords are scary.
Oh- and you were SERIOUS about a baby in your tummy? WHAAAAT do you mean we get to keep him?
Then love.
The slideshow contains images from a real medical procedure. Please use discretion when viewing.
Redmond Birth 2011 from Kimberly Rodgers on Vimeo.
Welcome to the world little one. We are all so glad you are here. Congratulations Redmond family! Nicole, you are so brave and strong.
I am so honored to have been part of your day. Thank you again and again.
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Posted on April 5, 2011
Spring Mini Sessions are here again! Can you believe that spring is here already? The trees are starting to blossom, the grass is turning green… It’s one of my favorite times of year. I’m so guilty of not having enough photos with me and my kids. I am always behind the camera, and I know a lot of parents who feel the same way. I also know how deeply I cherish pictures of my with my mom and my daddy, and I need to be better about getting pictures with my babies so they have special pictures when they become adults.
Mini sessions are a fantastic way to try out custom photography for the first time, and the session makes a great Mother’s Day gift (hint, hint, hint, Daddies!) These sessions book up pretty quickly, and we are only offering 10 this year- so please contact me ASAP to reserve your spot. These sessions will be held in the greater Denver area, exact details of our location will be sent in an email upon booking.
Mini Sessions( $185) Include:
30 Minute session (up to 6 people)
10-15 images in an online Gallery
2 mounted 11×14’s
2 mounted 5×7’s
All other prints & Products sold separately
So here’s the surprise: One booking will win the whole thing for free. In celebration of my birthday, one booking will win their mini session on me. How do you enter? Just book a session! Your $50 deposit will be fully refunded if you win!
Email me at kim@brinkstreetphotography.com to get additional details, book, or if you have any questions at all.
And for those who have just had a session, or are waiting for fall, or if you live in the greater Denver area and LOVE cupcakes and say, maybe want to meet me (I promise I’m fun and I smile a lot!) you can enter for these:
Well, not specifically these cupcakes, they were eaten*YUMMY*… But half a dozen delicious, oh so addicting cupcakes from C’est Chic Cupcakes, hand delivered by yours truly! All you need to do is go to the Brink Street Photography Fan Page and “like” it, then come back here and let me know that you did! If you already like the page, just let me know you already like the page. Pretty easy huh? Oh, and anyone who buys a mini session automatically gets 2 entries!
Don’t forget to share with your friends- if I get more than 15 entries I will be giving away a second set of cupcakes!
Good luck! Contest runs from today until 11:59PM on April 9th (MY BIRTHDAY!)
I can’t wait to hear from you!
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Posted on March 30, 2011
Another amazing year has FLOWN by for us (I just realized last week that it was our second birthday- holy smokes that went fast!) and we are celebrating by giving away some fun goodies for my fellow photographers and my amazing clients!
I am so very blessed to have had so much support and love, and the least I can do is give away a few things to help someone else grow their business. The people growing into this industry are some of the most giving, wonderful people I know.
So here’s how you can enter to win this little goody bundle (there are 3 ways, so 3 separate comments)
1. Go “like” the Brink Street Photography fan page. Come back here and leave a comment letting us know you liked the page. (You don’t have to be a new fan. If you already like Brink Street, just leave a comment that you already like us!)
2. Share about the giveaway with your friends! Leave a separate comment so we can count it! (You don’t have to have a website either- FB will do!)
3. Tweet about the give away “I just entered to win a newborn goody bag @brinkstreet on www.brinkstreetphotography.com/blog” (You can follow us too @brinkstreet) and leave another comment!
YAY! Are you excited? I am! And my dearest clients or to be clients, there are some great things coming your way too (Including a chance to win A mini session or some of the yummiest cupcakes in the WORLD)
You have until Saturday, April 2nd 11:59pm MST to enter, winner will be announced Sunday April 3rd. Good luck everyone- thank you for helping me celebrate!
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Posted on December 14, 2010
After capturing the birth of little baby G, I was SO thrilled to get to spend more time with this family! We had so much fun. You can’t beat a sweet, beautiful, perfectly sleepy little newborn followed by peek-a-boo under pillows and playing outside with kids.
I just adore this family! I love that we got to do newborn images, as well as family ones. They are all my favorite things wrapped into one!
And are they not a completely stunning family? Cuties everywhere you look!
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Posted on December 9, 2010
I’m not always great at expressing an experience in writing. I can tell you though, that I have been more blessed by knowing this beautiful family in the last several weeks than I could have known. The first time we talked on the phone it became a 20 minute conversation about how much we love our kids. They are the kind of family that love each other so much that it makes you want to adopt a child, the kind of family that reminds you that love isn’t decided on by the blood you share- but the bonds you share.
I have always wanted to attend a scheduled c-section, but have always assumed that it would be a very stiff and sterile environment- different from the births I have attended in the past. I was very mistaken. There was so much joy in the room, such warmth- just like any other birth. Smiles, anticipation, and tears. The only difference is we knew what time this little one would arrive! It was amazing- and SO cool to see the procedure. Coolest part? Little one’s gender was a surprise!
Thank you for allowing me to be part of your amazing day. Thank you for letting me spend a couple of days with your beautiful family. I am so very blessed to know you all.
Please note: This slideshow contains photographs from an actual c-section. Please use discretion when viewing
Good Birth 2010 from Kimberly Rodgers on Vimeo.
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Posted on August 24, 2010
I met Stacey by chance. I was visiting a photography board, and there was a post from a photographer that needed a birth photographer. I had only shot a couple of births previously- so the idea of shooting the birth of another photographer’s baby was intimidating- but I sent her a message anyhow. I figured that she would probably get lots of offers, but it didn’t hurt to try!
Then she emailed. Stacey was having a home birth. I had never known anyone who had had a home birth. More intimidation. That sounded scary! I had had my first two babies in hospitals. But she told me about the light in their house. And how beautiful it was to have her first at home, and it wasn’t as scary to me anymore. We decided to meet up- half hoping she would go into labor after we walked around. I bring my camera everywhere. Especially to places I know are pretty- like the Butterfly Pavilion. And so I grabbed a few quick snaps of my daughter, her son, and her gorgeous belly. I wish I had gotten more maternity style– prettiest. belly. ever.
We emailed back and forth pretty much daily at that point- and I pretty much didn’t sleep. I kept checking my phone to make sure I didn’t miss a text, call or email. That was my worst fear- to sleep right through her birth! I kept praying for daylight. PLEASE let it be day.
A week passed- then I got an email. ”I’m contracting. This might be it- I’ll let you know”. Nervous butterflies. I should be a midwife. I love being at births. Yes, there is a person in pain (been there, done that 3 times thankyouverymuch)- but it is a productive pain- a pain that brings the most amazing miracles into the world. It’s beautiful. And amazing. I love it. Anyhow, I waited to hear from her again- I had an appointment with my midwife that morning, so I figured it would work out perfectly to go to the midwives office then head to see them. When I talked to Stacey while I was at my appointment… I knew it was the real deal- she couldn’t talk during contractions.
When I arrived Stacey looked gorgeous. A woman in labor and stunning. I was so jealous! She had such a beautiful birth, and welcomed Amelia into the world at home. In peace- with so much love. It made me want to have home births.
Perfect, alert, spectacular. And I was there to capture it. IN COLOR! Not a lot of births get to be in color. The lights are usually too dim- so our photos- while beautiful, are grainy and grain is beautiful in black and white!
I was extra lucky and got to shoot some newborns of her as well! She was so awake and aware of where her mommy went the whole time I was there. Did I mention Perfect? She was and is! And that picture of Stacey holding her to her tummy? A WEEK after she had her! You’d never know that she was ever pregnant.
Then it was my turn to add to our family. And Stacey was there to capture Teagan’s birth. The photos are gorgeous- and I am so thankful she was there!
We got together just before Christmas… And here’s that little princess almost 4 months old. Couldn’t you gobble her up??? I just could melt over all those rolls. Teagan was about 2 weeks old. They were such different sizes- such a special picture of the two of them together.
And now she’s one. Gorgeous, sweet, one. I have been blessed to know you little miss Amelia! Thank you Stacey for letting us be part of her first year. She is a blessing as are you!
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Posted on February 11, 2010
There is nothing more beautiful in all the world than the miracle of a newborn baby. One of the greatest privileges as a photographer is to have the opportunity to capture birth. To see the true strength of a woman, the love and support of her partner, the wonderment of siblings discovering that yes, indeed, mommy and daddy were telling the truth about having a baby, and the people who love all of them drawing near all recorded in still form is nothing short of amazing.
I had the extreme honor of capturing the home birth of a fellow photographer (Who is wonderful at her craft I might add)- miss Stacey. She was absolutely amazing, and I am still in awe of her strength. She got to capture miss Teagan coming into the world as well, and as she grows older and older, the images become more and more precious to me.
If you have never heard of birth photography, or are interested in having your birth captured, please contact me. It is a priceless thing to have.
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