I have been waiting patiently to capture my first Birth Story and I couldn’t be more excited that it was my little sister’s baby. As a previous Labor & Delivery nurse myself, I always loved seeing the look on the mother when she saw her child for the first time, the details in the room, and the miracle of welcoming a new little baby into the world. Hilary & Tim were kind enough to let me capture the birth of their new little girl Marlee. While it was a long night (not only for Tim & Hilary, but me as well) I couldn’t be more excited about the images I captured. This is one of those times that I hope the photographs tell the story alone….

Let me add a few little details….

The Nurse Anesthetist that gave Hilary her Epidural is actually our father. What an amazing Dad he is! While some people may find it awkward to have their father give them an epidural and be somewhat present in the delivery room, it’s such a comfort knowing he is there to help (he also gave me my epidural with my first child). It was such a special experience to have him and my mom there to share the joy of bringing Marlee into the world. Marlee was also born on my Dad’s birthday! She is named after her two grandma’s and two great-grandmas (one of which passed away at a very young age).

I can’t thank Tim & Hilary enough for allowing me to capture the birth of Marlee! It was an experience I will never forget and I hope the images I have captured will allow the memories of this day to stay fresh on your mind! I love both of you so much and I am grateful Marlee is healthy! She is adorable!

If anyone is interested in having me photograph a birth story of their own, please contact me for details! I would be honored to capture such a special day! As a previous Labor & Delivery Nurse (and a current RN), I not only know the routine of the delivery process, but I know what to expect. I understand the delivery set-up and sterile fields. I promise to capture your own birth story in every way possible!

I’d love to hear what you thought of these images…..make sure to leave comments below!

I have been SUPER BUSY lately and I am doing my best to stay caught up! I realize I am slacking BIG TIME on posting sessions on here, but I promise to post some sessions VERY SOON!

UPDATE: CONTEST DATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED! SEE BELOW!

I have OVER 6o0 “Friends” on Facebook and only 154 of those people actually “Like” Natalie Park Photography on Facebook!

So, today is Contest Time!

If you HAVEN’T already “Liked” the Natalie Park Photography Page on Facebook, CLICK THIS LINK to be sent directly to my page. All you have to do is click “Like” at the top of the page and your name will be added to my list and you will be entered into this contest. You can’t just “Like” my post, you actually have to “Like” the Page itself. It’s at the top of the Facebook Page! You’ll see it!

If you ALREADY “Like” Natalie Park Photography on Facebook, for every person you refer to Natalie Park Photography, I will add your name on the list TWO more times as well as the person whom you referred. All you have to do is have the person write on my wall and say “YOU” sent them! For example, they will “Like” my page FIRST and then type on the wall, “Natalie Park Sent me here!”

I will keep a numbered list for every person entered into the contest. On Wednesday, April 4th at 10:00 p.m. I will draw a random number. The person who is listed by that number will be the winner!

BUT, I bet you want to know what you will win right? How does a FREE SESSION sound?

Yep, you can win a FREE SESSION! Who doesn’t love FREE pictures!

BUT, that’s not all! The Person with the MOST Referrals will ALSO get a Gift Certificate Worth $100.00!

So spread the word however you want to! Call your friends, share this blog post on Facebook, share it on your blog, or do whatever you want to spread the word!

You have until Saturday Night! Good Luck Everyone!

About four years ago, I had a dream. It was a dream I had thought of for a very long time, but didn’t know how to live it. There were times when I thought about going for it and embracing my emotions about being a photographer, but for some reason or another I was scared. Scared that I might fail. Scared that people wouldn’t see something special in my images. And scared that I wouldn’t be “good enough.”

Lucky for me, I had a friend. A friend that believed in me. She told me I could do it. To go for it.

The more I thought about it, the happier I became. I was excited to pursue my dream of becoming a photographer. I attended two workshops, spent countless hours reading books, looking up things on the internet, and did my best to try to understand my camera. I knew I could do it, but it was going to take lots of time…

The beautiful girl you see above was that friend. The friend who told me to go for it. These two were my VERY FIRST models and guinea pigs they were. I went home after photographing them for the first time and I couldn’t wait to edit their session. I’m not sure they realized the impact that first session had on my heart. From that day forward, I knew I wanted to become a photographer!

This image is one of my very favorite images. It symbolizes my growth as a photographer. Although it may not be the very first image I took of them, it helps me realize where I came from, why I love what I do, and those people who supported me from day one. I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for someone believing in me and telling me “you can do it!”

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I would love more than anything to win the With Rapture Workshop from Blush Photography! As a photographer, I am always looking for ways to improve myself. To become better at capturing emotion, love, honest happiness, and most of all memories that last a lifetime. I need the continued learning and improvement. I strive for improvement each time I photograph a session. I can only hope I win, but wouldn’t it be awesome?

Again, I wouldn’t be here today if I gave up on myself from day one. And I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t follow my heart of someday becoming a photographer….

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I have started to book through the month of August. I don’t have exact days of the month that I will be scheduling sessions, but if you are interested in a session before August, please contact me soon because my months are starting to fill up. I will mark you down for a specific month and get back to you as your session gets closer on a specific date for your session. I have taken a lot of time and effort into revamping my blog, my session packages, as well as listening to your advice as well as suggestions. I am looking forward to an exciting year!

Here’s a quick image from tonight….

Look for the newborn session tomorrow!

The Mini Sessions will take place in Studio. Props and Backgrounds will be provided. Each session will last 20-30 minutes. After the session, you will receive 10-15 edited images on a disk with printing rights.

Valentine Mini Sessions are $75.00.

Mini Sessions will be held on Friday the 10th, Saturday the 11th, and Monday the 13th. For times and scheduling, please contact me at 435.660.1155, e-mail me at natalie_park5@hotmail.com. or leave a comment on this post. I have two sessions available each day. Session dates and times will be granted on a first come, first served basis, so reserve your spot today!

If you would like suggestions on what to wear, I would suggest wearing Red, Pink, White, Black, or Grey clothing. Layering different colors and patterns is also suggested. Please let me know if you have any questions or if you would like to schedule a session!

And since I can’t post without a few pictures, enjoy a quick preview of the Olsen Family…