2020 was difficult, and my heart goes out to everyone that was trying to celebrate milestones that couldn't do that with their families like they had planned. Birth Photography was essentially stopped for the majority of the year, but a couple of months ago our local hospital changed their policy to allow two people in with the mother. Brooke and Blake made the decision to have their day documented and allow me the honor of being their second person so that they could share the photos with everyone who couldn't come to the hospital to meet their son. 

Brooke was induced the morning of December 21 and labored throughout the morning and early afternoon, steadily progressing until Brayden got a little bit stuck and needed a little assistance. Brooke was an absolute champion though. Instead of saying "I can't do this" (which most women do as they're pushing) she would say "I've got one more." Blake was always on hand with ice chips, chapstick, and emotional and physical support. After about 2 1/2 hours of tough pushing, Brayden Guy Browning was born at 4:48pm, weighing 8 pounds 9 ounces and measuring 20.5 inches long

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My favorite photo of the day: (and all you mommas know the joy of finally getting to eat afterward)  THP-343 THP-351 THP-354 THP-358 THP-360 THP-362 THP-364 THP-368 THP-371 THP-375 THP-377 THP-378 THP-381 THP-383 THP-388 THP-390 THP-393 THP-397 THP-402 THP-408 THP-411 THP-415 THP-416 THP-419 THP-421 THP-423 THP-427 THP-428 THP-430 THP-433

Surprise! You also get a peek at the Brownings coming home and Brayden meeting his grandparents for the first time!  THP-437 THP-441 THP-444 THP-452 THP-458 THP-465 THP-467 THP-469 THP-478 THP-486 THP-490 THP-493 THP-500 THP-502 THP-504 THP-505 THP-508 THP-530 THP-537 THP-543 THP-544 THP-548 THP-556 THP-565 THP-568 THP-574 THP-575 THP-577 THP-580 THP-586 THP-588 THP-597 THP-599

Browning Family, I hope you had an amazing first Christmas as family of 3! It was an honor to photograph another special day for you and I can't wait to watch Brayden grow. Have a wonderful 2021!!