There are some sessions that you just KNOW are special, from start to finish. The light falls just magically, the sunset gives you the most beautiful hues, the client is beyond beautiful and so sweet to work with, there's lace involved (I'm a sucker for beautiful lace). This was one of those sessions. I know this mama is so excited to meet her 4th little love very soon, and I'm so excited for her too! Jen Godshall Photography is a Sarasota family photographer who specializes

Violet Josephine was born at home, surrounded by flickering candles, family, laughter, tears, and most of all love. I am honored to share her birth story with you here. Jen Godshall Photography is a Sarasota family photographer who specializes in maternity, newborn, birth, and family photography in Sarasota, Florida and surrounding areas including Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, Venice, St Pete, and Tampa. Thank you so much for taking a look at this blog post. If you are you inter

If I had to sum up Tyler's Birth Story in one word, it would be "Peaceful". I watched in awe as Tyler's amazingly strong and graceful mama, Rhianna, quietly and calmly breathed through contractions all day at Rosemary Birthing Home. I watched her husband be her anchor throughout labor and delivery, supporting her and holding her hand. I watched her mother stand sweetly and quietly at her side, always seeming to know when she was needed for a back rub, a few soft encouraging w

I arrived at the hospital for Whitney's birth, and the moment I stepped in the hospital room, I felt it. Something Beautiful was happening here. The room smelled of lavender, a Himalayan salt lamp glowed beside the hospital bed, calming music was playing, and a blanket with words of hope from scripture was laid across the bed. Instead of the usual IV's and hospital gown, Whitney wore her own skirt and tank, strappy sandals, and a simple cross around her neck. Whitney's husban

Oh. My. Word! I think Whitney broke some kind of law of nature looking THIS GOOD after having an all-natural birth! And don't you just love the love you see in her eyes? Whitney J's inspiriing birth story photos coming at you TOMORROW! Jen Godshall Photography is a Sarasota family photographer who specializes in maternity, newborn, birth, and family photography in Sarasota, Florida and surrounding areas including Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, Venice, St Pete, and Tampa. Thank yo