portrait: in the beautiful days before birth
Early this morning the lovely and very talented Tim Coulson came to visit us in our home. He contacted me a few weeks ago and asked if I’d be interested in having the birth photographed. While I love the idea, the reality is a little different. And so I asked him if, in the beautiful days before birth, as we nest, prepare and await, he would like to capture us going about our day-to-day rituals – in our home and in the garden – the 3.5 almost 4 of us.
The haze of early morning sunlight is representative of my mind and these images perfectly capture our life right now; full of expectations and love. And a late-pregnancy chubby face.
Tim, thanks so much x
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Oh you look wonderful! Enjoy the beautiful, calm & peaceful days before birth!
xoxox
gorgeous photos! best wishes for the new arrival.
cheryl xx
pop. blessings to you jodi. x.
Wow, these are seriously beautifully photos. What a lovely memento to have in years to come. Your belly is so perfectly round! Gorgeous. xx
So beautiful!!!
beautiful Jodi! I hope you got a rest in this arvo
xo em
what gorgeous memories.
a moment in time.
beautiful. x
How cool are those pics?! Seriously, blooming beautiful.
so beautiful. I hope your birth is as peaceful as this wonderful photograph x
Oh, Jodi! …these are amazing! That belly! I almost forgot how big a 'ready' belly is…so luscious!
Can't wait to see the rest – that Tim fellow is pretty talented.
Kisses to those gorgeous cheeks of yours!
You look gorgeous! These pictures are beautiful!
xo,
Vanessa
These are stunning, what a lovely record of your memories.
Lovely photos! I had a photographer at our homebirth but she is a very good friend. I don't think I could have had a relative stranger taking pictures. Good luck on the home stretch!
How gorgeous! Such lovely shots & that belly of yours is just divine.
Be well dear lady. Enjoy this moment, your family of 3.5 almost 4. x
Such stunning and precious memories! You are fully bloomed and beautiful.
xoxox
Natasha
You look amazing!
I am seriously in love with Tim's work.
Wishing you a peaceful, wonderful birth just as soon as babe is ready.
x
Just beautiful Jodie. xo
WOW Jodi! Seriously beautiful images. You're looking radiant and that bump… my what a beauty! :o) xo
thinking of you lots sweetness. such beautiful moments captured. xo
Y'all are so sweet!
Beautiful! I love the striped mug in the first shot… So earthy. I remember the face bloat right before baby came, body storing reserves for those first weeks of caring for a newborn… Best wishes!
How cute are these photos!! They are breathtaking!!
You look beautiful! What a perfect way to capture these special moments of your family at 3.5 {almost 4 :)}
♥ Cat brideblu
Whoa. These photos are gorgeous.
stunning photos! can't wait to see the rest! xx
What a beautiful idea to have those last precious days of having that big belly photographed. The photos look beautiful. And I have to admit you are making me a little bit clucky, and your new bubba isn't even here yet!
Take care, and enjoy your special time.
Love Rhi xx
Tim's photography is so lovely and you look absolutely radiant!
gorgeous memories. love the light and the belly kiss.
xxx
Oh wow, you look radiant! So healthy and happy, and content. Gorgeous photos.
I know what you mean about idea-v-reality, although I did have my 3rd birth at home photographed (just 3 weeks ago!). At the time I wondered if I'd made the right decision, but looking at the photos now just brings back such intense emotion and memories. There is a link to the slideshow if you are interested – http://vimeo.com/25267039
Best wishes for you and your family as you bring your baby earthside.
Looking gorgeous! Great shots
You look amazing Jodi! Good luck for the birth… Do take some photos, I kind of regret not taking any xx
beautiful moment. best wishes!
xo
What I beautiful belly that is. I have a feeling i'm going to be impatient to get to that stage, although i'm trying to take each day and love every minute.
Enjoy these last few days just the three of you Jodi. xx
beautiful! you must be so excited 🙂
You look radiant.
Tim is amazing – wishing we were lucky enough to have our photos taken by him!!
these are absolutely lovely! PS i tagged you if you're up for it 🙂
OH MY GOLLY GOODNESS JODI!!!!! What an amazingly most awesomely family portrait E.V.E.R!!!! I have found my inspiration at 12.30am and my goodness seriously amazing!!!! xoxoxoxoxo