We have added an Outdoor Basic Session . . .

After many requests for this we have added an Outdoor Basic Session.  It will be with the same enlargement prices as our regular Basic Session, but the session fee is $195.  This includes an hour session on location and it includes any outdoor area in Madison County.  If the area you are wanting to go charges a fee you would be responsible for this as well.  We can also go to your home and photograph in your backyard or garden.  We think this will continue to round out all the services we offer to you.  :) Call 881-3151 if you would like to book a session.

Over 100 entries for the model call . . .

I wanted to give you all an update on the model call.  I am sorting through the many entries we received.  We had an overwhelming response with over 100 entries.  :)  I am creating a model book and organizing each entry.  We will be making the decision with in the next few weeks.  No decisions have been made yet.  I don't want anyone to have hurt feelings if your child is not picked as I wish I could do each of you, but with that many entries it will not be possible.  I am excited you all are excited about it.  :)

We had our baby, Savannah Jewel . . .

We had our sweet baby!  I wanted to post sooner, but we had a whirl wind of events after she was born.  I went off bed rest on June 10th, however I did not do very much because any activity would increase my contractions.  I started having really bad constant back pain on the 14th which was bringing me to tears by the end of the day.  On Monday the 15th, I was telling my staff that I was praying that my water would break as I didn't think I could make it till July 1st because I was so miserable.

I called my doctor on the 15th and said I was having really severe lower back pain.  I was wondering if it was a side effect from all the medication I was taking to stop my labor.  He sent me to Labor and Delivery saying that I might be having back labor.  I never had back labor with my first baby, but I don't wish it on my worst enemy.  Not fun!

So we get to Labor and Delivery and I dilated another 2 cm, the baby had moved down a position and I was 60% effaced.  The nurse went to call the doctor as it was apparent I was in active labor.  We were in shock as I had been so miserable for so long with tons of contractions, it was hard to believe that this was it!  The nurse came back and said we were going to have a c-section in an hour.  We didn't have our cameras or video cameras or our bag.  We called our staff and it was good it was at the very end of the day.  They all arrived in enough time to have cameras there to capture the birth.  Amy was allowed in the room along with Ben and she photographed everything while Ben videoed.

Savannah Jewel weighed 6 pounds and 3 ounces, was born at 7:45 pm, and was 19 inches long.  She was born at 35 weeks and 6 days.  She had a lot of bruising around her mouth and nose and they think she was on one of my pelvic bones and may have been the cause of the back labor.  She had a terrible time breathing as they said her lungs were wet.  So they took her to the NICU for observation.  They said if she gets better in 4 hours that they would let her go to well baby.  After I was in recovery they wheeled me to see her in the NICU.  It was so sad she was whiimpering with each breath and would let out a cry.  She started to breathe better in about 6 hours so she had to stay in the NICU for 5 days. 

I was released after three days and I am nursing her.  So we made the trek back and forth to the NICU to feed her every 3 hours.  It was very hard on me to walk that much.  I ended up sucking up my pride and taking a wheel chair on the last day she was in there.  I met a lot of moms in the same boat as we were.  We talked about how we cried when we were released to go home and we left the hospital without our baby.  I understand more how horrible it feels to have a baby in the NICU and how wonderful it is to be able to take her home.

I am so grateful to God for such a sweet blessing.  I never thought I would have any children let alone two sweet girls.  God is so faithful!  I am so happy!  Savannah just had her check up and her pediatrician and she has gotten a clean bill of health!  I am excited to just enjoy her!

Model Call - Huntsville, AL Children's Photographer

I am so excited!  A national company has asked me to photograph their children's accessory line.  They have been featured on the Ellen Degeneres Show and they have adorable products!   I am looking for models that are between newborn and 5 years old that would like to partake in this model call.  They can be boys or girls and need to have a great personality.  Please email me your name, your child's ages and a snapshot of your child. Email at:  heather@heatherbookoutphotography.com

We will be shooting within the next three months.  Each chosen model will be compensated with a free model session and a free 8x10. 

The Hammock Tree . . . Huntsville, AL Newborn Photographer

Okay ... I ran by the studio after my doctor's appointment last Wednesday and there was a newborn session going on.  So, from a reclining position, I directed this session.  It was AWESOME!  Just what I needed to get me through this last week.

I had to share this image as it makes me so happy!  I can't wait to get back to the studio.  I will be back directing, if the baby doesn't come, next Thursday.  I CAN'T WAIT!!