A rare thing has happened…I am struggling to find the exact. right. way. to describe today.
I think it’s impossible.
A family welcomed a new little life into the world. That, in itself, is always a miracle.
But this family? Well, I think it’s safe to say that people all over the world held their breath today, waiting for news of this little girl’s safe arrival.
She is the third of three girls, and big sister Maggie was at the hospital to welcome her much-wanted, much-anticipated, much-adored-in-the-belly Baby Katie.
What was to be an induction this morning turned into a c-section as Katie showed everyone that she may be the last, but she’ll make her grand debut on HER terms. A surprise breech meant a last minute change of plan, and though it wasn’t expected, spirits were high as we waited to hear that first, clear, unmistakable newborn cry.
Dad’s scrubs are now marked with the footprints of each of his baby girls:
Once in recovery Baby Katie was admired and snuggled before being introduced to family and friends through the nursery window (most importantly, to big sister Maggie)
Maggie and Daddy headed back to see Katie and Mommy in person
After everyone was safely ensconced in their home away from home (at least for the next few days), the rest of the crew was invited back. Katie was passed around, baby huffing occurred (I am certainly not immune to the allure of a brand new baby, just hours old), and Maggie decided she was ready to hold her new baby sister.
…and then, she fell in love.
Congratulations, my friends. There are just not enough words to describe how full my heart is for you today.
Welcome to this world, Baby Katie. You have found the perfect family.
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Beautiful. Congratulations to the wonderful family =)
PERFECT Jen, just PERFECT. I am in awe as usual.
Simply amazing. It almost makes me want to have another one so you could capture it.
Almost.
Congratulations everyone!
Wow. I don’t even have words. Beautiful. Congrats to the newly expanded family!
And here I am crying, like a baby, over picks of a baby that I don’t even know! These are gorgeous, and the story of this family – and by family I mean ALL of you – amazing. Congrats to one and all.
OMG!!!! You have totally outdone yourself. These are just magical. YOu captured all of those moments in the best way possible. You ROCK!! Love you.
Jen I have admired your talent ever since Jenny started talking about you on her blog! I have followed the Scott family since Allie was in the hospital. Jenny is such an incredible person…her girls are so lucky!Those images you took today are simply amazing. You can even make a c-section look good!!!
I’m so happy for Jenny and for all of her friends and family!
Happy Birthday Katie
The footprint pictures made me cry.
The picture of Maggie seeing Kate through the window has got to be one of the best pictures ever!
You’ve captured so much emotion in these pictures. You have an amazing talent! Welcome to the world, Katie! We are so glad you are here.
Absolutely adorable!!! WOW.
I have been following since Allie was 1st sick. I love the pictures love the scrubs. Maggies lashes are amazing and she is beautiful and the baby is gorgeous. Wow. Congrats!
Magical. Pure magic. You really feel the emotion of the day, and my favorite is Katie’s Dad showing Maggie her new sister through the glass. A job well done, my friend!
These are the most amazingly gorgeous pictures! They made me cry.
oh, Jen. tears are flowing. Katie is gorgeous, and the love is so evident. FANTASTIC work. you are amazing.
OMG! These pictures are so AMAZING! I have never even met these people (have followed since Allie at BabyCenter though) and am sitting here bawling over these photos. You captured this day perfectly!
I didn’t know about Andrew’s scrub top and when I saw it and Allie’s name I just burst into tears! Your pictures, as always, defy description. What an amazing memory to have of the moment, a little piece of amazing perfection, frozen in time. Thanks for sharing them.
I too have tears looking at those pics amazing, such beautiful pictures i especially love the one of Maggie looking in the window at Katie (img5586) and (img5839) where she fell in love makes us all fall in love too… well done from Shelli in Australia
Wow, Jen! How does it feel to always make people cry?
I’m crying right along with everyone else. So glad Baby Katie decided to wait for your return before making her appearance. I know how much it means to have you there, capturing those once in a lifetime moments!
Congrats to the family!! These pictures are AMAZING…simply put…The picture of Andrew holding Katie looking through the window at Maggie…reminded me of some photos I just found (and had NO idea were taken, due to the good MEDS they gave me during the C-section, hahaha) of our oldest holding her new little “brudder” right after he was born!! Allie was surely watching over everyone, and i am sure is SO proud of her new baby “seetor”…hahaha!!!
Congrats again…Welcome to this crazy, fun, world, baby Katie!!
So true Jen! People all over the world held their breath today and waited and hoped for a safe delivery and a healthy baby. There are no words to describe the amazing job you did in capturing one the Scott family´s biggest days. Breathtaking!
Jen, they are absolutely gorgeous! Weepy first thing this morning. Your pictures are always amazing, but clearly the emotional connection you have with the Scotts shows through in these shots. Amazing, just amazing.
I am seriously in tears right now! Your right, Katie has found the perfect family.
Absolutely gorgeous! I showed my sister and she said, “I want Jen to be with me in all of the important times in my life.” You capture such incredible moments and emotion. Gorgeous!
The pics are AMAZING! You’ve just captured so much for them here. What a beautiful family! Congratulations to the Scotts, and a big welcome to little Katie!!!!
Just takes my breath away in one of those rare “life is such a miracle every single day” kind of ways. Wow!
Gorgeous photos! What a beautiful baby. Congrats to the Scott family!
Jen – I could look at these over & over & over again! Just BEAUTIFUL! We are so happy for the whole family!
Congratulations to Jenny, Andrew & Maggie!
The b&w picture of Andrew holding Katie with Maggie on the other side of the glass – just.stole.my.heart!
Amazing pictures Jen! wow!
One day!
Wow! You brought me to tears. I bawling like a baby. Beautiful pictures with beautiful words. Love your work Jen. It’s amazing. Jenny is so blessed to have you in her life. xoxo
Jenny, Andrew and big sisters Allie and Maggie,
Congratulations on Katie’s arrival! Jennifer your way with words and photography have me tearful and full of joy.
I wish the Scott Family much love, time to cuddle and a lifetime of happiness… Congrats Maggie on becoming a big sister! May Allie look down on her family and keep them protected always!
Stacy-Lauren
your pictures are amazing! i have followed the scott’s story since allie. i couldn’t be more happy for them and i am extremely jealous i don’t live in tx so you could have taken my babies pitures! great work!
Finally got a chance to see these. Tears in my eyes from seeing such beauty. Regret from not knowing you when Nathaniel was born.
Absolutely GORGEOUS!! What a beautiful family. I don’t even know them, but I’m so happy for them right now.
BEAUTIFUL! So happy Katie and mom are doing well. Jen- do you think you can make a quick trip to Malaysia and take my family photos:). Great shots as always.
Congratulations on the birth of your new daughter Katie. All of your girls are beautiful. Best wishes.
What wonderful pictures of such a beautiful family. My daughter, Donna, helped me to reconnect with all of you. Best wishes to you.
Jen, thank you so much for collecting these images for Jenny and Andrew. What a perfect family. you captured the joy and emotion so beautifully, as always.
I continue to be absolutely amazed at your work— I’ve followed your pics for a few years (in the non creepy stalker way!) and it just keeps getting better and better— you have that amazing ability to capture just the right glimpse, smile, smirk, look— you wrecked my makeup over a strangers baby!
So excited for them and continually impressed by your work! This mom/wife/photog keeps looking up to Sugar!
Beautiful!! You did such an awesome job capturing their wonderful day and the emotions of it all, but you are Sugar after all!! They will forever cherish these.
positively beautiful Jen!
OMG you captured the miracle of birth and this amazing family perfectly! Maggie’s eyes in these pics are gorgeous, you can see the love and excitement all over her little face! Congratulations Scott Family!
Beautiful. These absolutely take my breath away. Congratulations to the Scotts! A third beautiful, perfect baby girl!
Jen you are amazing. I was there when most of these pictures were taken and I didn’t see what you have captured with your camera. You have made our family so happy with all of your photographs. The one of Katie’s footprints being placed on the shirt next to Allie’s had me crying…. but crying for joy. Thank you so much…..
Absolutely stunning!! Congratulations to the Scott family on the delivery of yet another beautiful baby girl.
those are the most amazing photos. you captured such an amazing time in this precious family’s life. you have such a special gift.
You have truly capture the essence of FAMILY LOVE!!! What a beautiful baby Katie is!!! I love how you captured the “awe” on Maggie’s face! BEAUTIFUL!!!!
I had to write to let you know that I saw these photos yesterday – loved them, and cried. Then, this morning as I was driving to the gym, I was thinking about them again and balled the whole way there. You have such am amazing talent! And I’ve been following Katie’s family since Allie was in the hospital…I am just so happy for them right now too. Thank you for sharing these wonderful moments for this family with the world!
So happy for Jenny’s family – and they are so blessed to have you as a friend and an awesome photographer! Love, Love the first color photo of Maggie looking through the nursery window at her dad and baby Katie!
WOW – what beautiful pictures – especially love the one of Maggie looking down at her baby sister. Congratulations to all of you – what a happy family!! Love to all!
I had to come check out your site as soon as I saw that baby Katie was born…I have been following Jenny and Andrew since day 1 -Jenny was on my BBC Birth Board. I am in awe – you are so truly blessed with your talent. I have never seen photos that captivate and truly capture the emotion, the feel of what is going on like yours. Just looking at the pictures moved me to tears – they are gorgeous.
Jenn (just a gal from SC)
Came from Jenny’s blog. Crying my eyes out! What wonderful photos for an incredible family! You’ve shot my sister’s boys too- you are a photog blessing!
I’ve been following the Scott Family since hearing about Allie several years ago. I love hearing/seeing happy times. These pictures are absolutly stunning. Tear jerking too! I love the ones of Maggie viewing Katie through the nursery glass, then the one of Andrew taking her to see Jenny & Katie, love the expression, her eyes are beaming, smile on her face, and in daddy’s arms. Awesome. Then the one of Maggie falling in love…WOW.
There are no words… beautiful… breathtaking… touching…
And you captured every moment perfectly.
BEAUTIFUL! I have followed Jenny and family for years and waited with baited breath for the birth of Katie and you captured it beautifully!
Jen, These pictures are breathtaking!! I too have been a blog reader of Jenny’s since Allie was sick and I am just in awe of your photos! The scrub shirt w/ all 3 girls footprints made me cry. I love love love these photos! Congrats Scott family!!!
Jody in NJ
Hi,
I have followed your blog for quite some time and love your work. My daughter is having a baby in April and wants me to photograph her delivery and hospital experience. Of course, she wants images like these!! I am curious what lens you use in the delivery room. Also, do you use a flash or just work off the ambient light? I am guessing you do not use a flash.
Thanks in advance,
Jane Holestine
Your images are absolutley breathtaking! Such beautiful families and perfect captures of such amazing moments!!! I am shooting my very 1st birth any day now as a gift to a very close friend. I am super excited and even more so after finding your website. I am truley inspired! WOW!!!