A labor of love

If you know me, you know that I adore the Eaton family!  Ben and Matt go way back and when they moved to our area I fell in love with Christy instantly.  She never ceases to amazing me with all she does and how creative and talented she is.  A few weeks ago late into the night, she put the icing on the "Christy is awesome" cake!

I had the privilege of being present at the birth of Baby Eaton #3 and was thrilled they wanted me in the room to document this special occasion in their life.

Christy went to a scheduled doctors appointment and there they told her that today was the day she was in labor and baby was ready for a birthday! She and Ben arrived at the hospital in the early afternoon and got settled into the room, shortly after they broke her water and things started progressing.  I got the call to come on over around 6pm and arrived about 7:15.

  

 
Christy was amazing.  She was calm, cool and totally in control of her all natural labor.  It was amazing to watch her breathe through each contraction.
Ben was her rock, constantly offering  tender words of encouragement.

 

She labored most of the time standing as this was more comfortable for her, It made me tired just watching her but she was steady and strong.

Things around 10pm got exciting and it was time for this baby to make his appearance.  Christy was calm and focused and with one task in mind.

Baby Michael made his way into the world at 10:37pm and came out big and pink and screaming! Just like we like em!

In love with their newest little blessing!

The next day Baby Michael got to meet his big brother and sister!

Happy Birthday precious one and thanks Ben and Christy for letting me be with you on such a special occasion, LOVE you guys!

Littly Miss Lilly

such a beauty

Miss Meah...going to nationals!

This little cutie is such a natural in front of the camera!!!!

She just won 3rd place for Miss Photogenic at the CO National American Miss Princess and has been asked to represent Colorado in the National Pageant in November in Anaheim, California.

 Way to work it Miss Meah and good luck at Nationals!!!!  

Kisses! 

Babies Babies Babies

Seems like everyone is having babies!  Which for me is a GREAT thing.  I love me a sweet smoochie newborn to snuggle and love on.  Sometime I just want to sit and hold and kiss them and forgot to pick up the camera! Good thing every once in a while I remember to snap that shutter!

Meet Baby Dean!  This little we one was a darling for his photo shoot and was so content and alert, we could not get this little bugger to sleep for anything.  I tried all my tricks and he was not going to miss a moment of fun.
 

What to wear in the Sum... Sum... Summertime!

Have you booked your summer session yet?  If so, never fear here are some darling ideas for what to wear!  If you have not booked that fun summertime session yet... email darbym.com to book today! :)

WPPI 2011

WPPI (Wedding & Portrait Photographers International) was in late February 
(yeah I'm totally late in getting this posted) 

Myself and 15 thousand other photographers flock to Las Vegas for a week long feast of all things photography!  The classes, the trade show and the connections and friendships made are all incredible and make this a event looked forward to each year.  This was my 2nd time attending and  once again I learned and gained so much from attending.  

This year Kathy Sco and I had Clisty B joining us for the fun and boy was there fun to be had.  Aside from spending all day in amazing classes, meet ups and drooling over the goodies on the trade show floor we had a blast goofing off till the wee hours as only Mom's with a few days away from their kids can do!

The view from our room at the MGM Signature

Soaking in the swakiness of the Cosmopolitan Hotel and it's enormous chandelier.

 

This rad store which the name escapes me now had these super rad old sewing machines all over the store, WAY cool!

 

Clisty deep in thought...

 Glad I lugged the "real" camera... most of my shots were using my phone! :)

 I could stand and watch these fountains for hours.. so pretty!

 

Me and Melissa from New Skin Media!  This gal stinking ROCKS!   She is the super creative megamind behind my new cuteness at Darbym.com! Yep that is my website on her literature! Whoot! She is an amazing designer, if you need a new custom Smug site skin or blog or facebook fan page... give her a call and tell her I sent ya!

Shall we talk about the food in Vegas... Yum -o!  Good thing we did a ton of walking all week.

Tamara Lackey is always a fav.

Ma Ra Koh rocked my world, loved her message. (LOADS more on this in another post)

Clisty and Kristen at the uber cool penthouse suite at the MGM, gotta love our Smug lunches, I always learn so much and love hearing how others are using the Smug tools!

As mentioned before I 100% cherish the connections made during this week... the late night discussions over ice cream, the chats in line waiting for your favorite speakers,  I come home excited and proud of what I do and excited to put into action all that i've learned!

Stay tuned for more thoughts on WPPI real soon! 
To see more images click HERE!

WPPI 2011