TRIGGER WARNING.

This blog post contains graphic images and words about a premature baby being born and passing. Hudson's mom was 16 weeks pregnant when he was born and these pictures were taken. If you are pregnant or have had a miscarriage in the past, please proceed with caution.

I never thought I would be writing this post.

Before I start... I have to warn you. This blog post is heartbreaking.

When I made the decision to pursue birth photography as a career, I knew I wanted to go into it ready for the good, the bad, and the ugly. I genuinely believe there is beauty to be found in EVERY situation... and when it comes to my business, I specifically believe there is beauty to be found in EVERY birth. Those of you who have been following my photography journey know that I am open and honest about life. So it only makes sense for me to share about the really horrible days alongside of the wonderful days.

I thought long and hard about whether to share Hudson's story on my blog. I weighed the pros and cons... and ultimately I decided that my philosophy has always been to share it all. And then when his mama asked me if I would be willing to share his pictures publicly, I didn't hesitate for one minute in my response. Yes. Yes, the story of Hudson's birth deserves to be told... just as much as any other of my client's stories deserve to be told.

Below are a few words from his mom and dad. Please join us in celebrating Hudson's life by leaving encouraging words for his parents on this post.