Artwork for OMC Prenatal & Family Education

I'm so excited to share this project on which I am working! I've designed artwork for the Prenatal & Family Education classes at Olmsted Medical Center. I've delivered 2 of my 3 children at OMC and I love their focus on the mother and the family. I'm grateful for the opportunity to add something "extra" to the courses.

Pregnancy is a time of anticipation, excitement, a little fear, and hope for everyone in a family. The courses at OMC help to lessen the fear & anxiety and to educate the family on what to expect. I hope this artwork helps to bring a sense of peace and adds a bit of excitement to those who see it!

These will be printed at 16x24 sizes!

simply. amazing.

one baby is amazing enough. but two babies. wow. when you stop and think about the miracle that is creation - and how the majority of times a perfect little human being is made - and times it by TWO - how can you not be amazed?

cheers to their mamma for carrying them and persevering through a difficult pregnancy. to their daddy, family and friends for support. to their big sister whose world will be rocked!

congratulations, guys. it was a pleasure!

you can see more shots of these sweet-peas here

"Have a Baby If"

Philosophy is a line of beauty products with packaging that I just love. This weekend, I smelled their new product "Baby Grace" (I have their "Pure Grace" perfume and it is yummy). The Baby Grace is so soft and sweet, but what really got me was the packaging:

"Have A Baby If...
Have a baby if you've ever wondered what your soul looks like.
Have a baby if you need proof that God truly does exist.
Have a baby if you have lost your innocence, a baby will find it for you.
Have a baby if you have trouble staying in the moment.
Have a baby if you dare to feel the winds of heaven each time you feel their breath across your cheek.
Have a baby if you can't put your finger on what is missing from your life. "

I'm not saying that you should have a baby if you want these things. Nature makes me feel this way. As does life. Babies certainly remind me of the miracle. Children do too. As do People. Connections. We all need them. And we are lucky to have them.

Details

wrinkly neck. flaky baby skin. tiny toes. umbilical cord.

amazing.

The Object of Their Affection

There is a lot of love and affection for the newest member of this family. She was so sweet and cuddly. Big sister was very gentle and loving and quick to tell me all about what her little sister liked. And she asked me lots of "why" questions. Why is she on the blanket? Why is the heater on? Why do you have "fill in blank"? Why is she lying here? Why. Why. Why.

It was a pleasure - thank you guys!!! Congratulations!!!

Excited. Grateful. Happy.

My exciting news to share is that I've opened a natural light studio! It is WONDERFUL!! The studio space is geared for newborns (and their parents), so it is warm, cozy, light, and comfortable. I have a passion for newborns and I realized that I needed a place where all of my things are, where moms can relax, where babies can be warm and cozy, where the light is soft and sweet. And through luck and a wonderful realtor, I found it!!

For those of you in Rochester, I am at the historic Broadstreet Building. I am on the 2nd floor, above 300 First and the Redwood Room. The studio has wood floors, tall ceilings, exposed brick and natural light! Even with the dark dreary days of last week, I was able to hold two sessions with no problem!

I am so thankful to everyone who helped get the studio in shape. Especially my husband who spent many nights painting and hauling furniture. And Sonia and Matt. And Steve. And Kari. Aunt Lizzie. And Katie & Irv for sharing their daughter with me for the first session at the studio. And Allison for finding me my first set of twins. And Tanya, the twins mom! It's been a whirlwind week, but now I can breathe a sigh of relief and focus on putting the space to good use!

I will also use the space for babies if clients would prefer the studio rather than their homes. For older children and families, however, I will still be on location....because I truly love to be outdoors and in homes and I believe that I can capture the purest moments in those settings.

Here is a link to an article in the Post-Bulletin about my studio. It's called "Birth of a Studio" (isn't that a clever title)?!

If you are expecting, or have friends who are expecting, please share this information with them!

Sarah Field Photography
Broadstreet Building
300 1st Ave NW
Suite 212
Rochester MN 55902
507.358.3468

Parenthood

The road to parenthood isn't always easy. We say "I'll have a baby when...", assuming that when we are ready, God will be ready. As many of us realize, myself included, through miscarriages, early births, complicated pregnancies, or even no pregnancies, we are no more in control of when we become parents than when we ourselves were born. It's all up to a higher power.

These beautiful, sweet babies are all here and with their loving parents, the parents they were MEANT to have, because of love, determination, and perseverence.

Meet Delia, sweet, chubby, bundle of love. And her mother.

And these two little peanuts, Rowan & Phoebe. How cute are they?!? Phoebe ended up on top of her brother and with her arms and feet in his face many times throughout the session. He didn't mind though - I think he knows that he will be putting up with her for a long time! And she didn't flinch when he would squirm and cry. She, too, knows that she has a lifetime friend.

I have many more to share, but right now I need to stop and take a break for my own family. I've been going, going, going for a few weeks now. We have some *very exciting* news to share. These little babies are a hint!

Sleeping Beauties

Life is such a miracle. Photographing newborns is a true joy for me - these tiny beings are so small for such a short period of time.

They grow and change before our eyes and their little features; hair, lips, toes, smell, skin, are only in a state of "newness" for what seems to be the blink of an eye.
Yet, no matter how much they change, and how new they are, as parents, we "know" them.


We see glimpses of their personality almost immediately. We see them with pure love.


If you are expecting or know of anyone who is expecting, consider capturing these fleeting moments in time. You will be so happy that you did. And so will your children, when they have these images years from now! Be sure to check out the newborn gallery on my website!

And on a side note, in August I attended a 2 day class focused entirely on newborn photography. It was taught by Kelley Ryden, who, along with her sister Tracy, create some of the most beautiful newborn art! Recently, Kelley and Tracy, and their images were featured on the Today Show. How exciting! Check out the interview to see some adorable newborn shots!

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Just a Few More

Little Birdie Baby

As we were getting set up for our outside portion of the session, Baby's dad said "if we had a little boat, we could put her in the pond". He was kidding, of course, but as I briefly contemplated the idea, my eyes fixated on the bird bath. And so it goes....


And then, I spotted the TREE! JOY!

Sigh......

Isn't she adorable!!?? Just a few to share from this session, more to come. I was so excited to be able to photograph this little sweetpea, just 7 days old. Full head of black hair, beautiful pink skin, and so precious!! And to make it even more fun, I got to see a friend I haven't seen in a few years - so we got to chat and hang out during the entire session!

birth announcement

I couldn't resist creating another birth announcement, this time using the images that I took during Kelley Ryden's newborn baby class.

This announcement was totally inspired by Kelley - with an image covering the entire inside spread. When she shared her 5x7 announcements with us, all I thought was "simply stunning".

This announcement is a 4x5.5 folded card - I like this smaller, greeting card size. Simple, classic, beautiful.

If you know of anyone looking for a newborn photographer, please send them my way!! I just love, love, love a newborn!

How I Spent My Weekend

I spent my weekend watching, listening and learning from Kelley Ryden, whose work with newborns is just beautiful!

Here are just a couple of the images that I took during class. Kelley did the posing. I did the shooting & editing on these.





This was a wonderful experience for me and I can't wait for my next newborn session!

New!!! Birth Announcements

I'm so excited for these new cards. I think they are sweet, simple, modern yet timeless, and FUN!

Go to my website and click "announcements, products and more". The 1st icon is "birth announcements". I hope you enjoy them!

Here are the details (using the "fly into my heart" series) - but be SURE to go to my website to see the entire selection!!

Newborn Sweetness

I could stare at a sleeping baby for hours. They just fascinate me. Such perfection in a tiny little body. This guy slept almost the entire time....with a few stops for feeding along the way.

Sweetness

sigh......

Intertwined

Here are some favorites from my last newborn session. I really love the 1st one, where his hands and feet are intertwined with his Mommy's.