rebecca coursey | documentary and fine art portraiture birth blog

The Birth of Thea Madison Quinn

birthing baby sunshine, part i.

thoughts on the second baby and all the hellos and goodbyes it will bring…

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A STORY OF A BABY IN SOCKS

Who knew that little feet, in tiny fuzzy socks would make this photographer's heart skip a beat.

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small baby, big love

documenting the honest, real moments of birth and the labyrinth of family life.

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From the Masters | Monthly Series

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a sweet newborn session

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part i. intimate portraits of mothers....

part i. intimate portraits of mothers....

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THE TOP 10 REASONS NOT TO BECOME A BIRTH PHOTOGRAPHER (or 10 things to mull on as you contemplate the life of a birth photog)

THE TOP 10 REASONS NOT TO BECOME A BIRTH PHOTOGRAPHER (or 10 things to mull on as you contemplate the life of a birth photog)

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Dear MINTED

rebeccaSeptember 24, 2017 Comments

reflecting a bit on photography in the birth space.....

reflecting a bit on photography in the birth space.....

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newness

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the alchemy of birth

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entering into the new year, with hope

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mary ellen mark | bury my heart next to your soul

rebeccaJanuary 27, 2016 Comments

on mothering | portrait of a family

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thoughts on awaiting birth

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a brief "séjour" in the hills + coffee roasting

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what happens at a prenatal appointment with midwives?

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when a baby is born at home....

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delicious light

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