First Moments: Newborn Portraits & Mom Stories

by Brooke VanHoy

Overview

It’s human nature to melt a little when we’re confronted by the beauty of new life. Newborns are resilient yet fragile, wrinkled yet brand-new. Their soft skin, sweet expressions, and dependence upon us touch us at our very core. For these reasons, and many more, people gravitate toward newborns. In this book, award-winning newborn and children’s photographer Brooke VanHoy presents over 160 heartwarming studio portraits of her smallest clients and provides stories about their new lives with their families. Readers will enjoy personal stories about the moment when couples realized they were becoming parents, the first time they saw they felt the stirrings of life, and the first time they saw their child’s face—plus a collection of thoughts about the parents’ hopes and dreams for their little one’s future. Chock full of world-class portraits, inspirational quotes, and remarkable stories, this book will appeal to readers of all ages.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781682033654
Publisher:	Amherst Media, Incorporated
Publication date:	10/15/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	46 MB
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About the Author

Brooke VanHoy is a Photographic Craftsman and Certified Professional Photographer. Growing up, she always had a camera and wanted to work with kids. She went to school for elementary education, but when her oldest son was born, her hobby became her focus. Brooke is a member of the Professional Photographers of America, Professional Photographers of North Carolina, and the American Society of Photographers. One of her award-winning images was published in Professional Photographer in 2016. She received the Entrepreneurial Award in her county in 2016, had a Loan image at the International Print Competition in 2015, and has had numerous images entered into the General Collection over the past few years. She also won the First Place Award in the Non-Portrait Wildlife category at the 2017 North Carolina print competition. Brooke runs a successful photo studio near Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and lives in the area. She teaches workshops on newborn photography and does speaking engagements on newborn photography.

Table of Contents

About the Author Introduction Part 1. We’re Pregnant! Part 2. The First Time I Felt You Move Part 3. The First Time I Saw Your Face Part 4. My hopes and wishes for you Index

Editorial Reviews

Brooke’s ability to capture the tiniest of details on newborns is magical. Seeing the final result makes me want to keep having babies!” —Mallory Schlabach, mom of four

“Brooke is amazing at working with babies and new parents. Her creativity in customizing each session sets her apart from other newborn photographers.” —Autumn Hunter, client

“Brooke has an amazing talent for getting the best out of each and every client. Her work truly shines!” —Kristin Deavers, owner of Kristin Deavers Photography

From the Publisher