Birth Day
Kai Conrad Joyner
7lbs 13 oz.
20 3/4 inches
Dear Kai,
Today is May 19, 2010. Today was a day filled with anticipation, excitement, and celebrating : today you were born! I had the honor, privilege, and joy of witnessing and photographing your entrance. And though you won’t remember it, your mommy and daddy will never forget it. And neither will I.
I haven’t known your mom for very long, only about three years but it feels more like thirty. However, in these three years, I’ve gotten to experience lots of exciting stuff with her. In fact, I got to see her fall in love with your dad. I got to see your mom and dad get engaged and then married. I got to see your mom shop for little baby pajamas even before you were in her tummy. I got to see how excited she got just thinking about the possibility of having a baby. I got to hug her when she found out you were on the way. And today, I got to see her hold you for the first time and cry the happiest tears ever.
Kai Conrad, welcome to this world. Know that you are surrounded by family and friends and a crazy camera lady who loved you even before you were born.
With lots and lots of love,
emily
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Toni Johnson | May 27, 2010 at 5:24 pm
Oh my goodness… That’s is so so sweet! It brought tears to my eyes… : ) What great photos @ letter to baby Kai… Thanks so much for sharing this awesome story… : )
Emily Steffen | May 27, 2010 at 5:59 pm
OMG! These are stunning! 🙂 Gosh, I am in awe of how amazing these are………wow Em! 🙂 Fabulous fabulous fabulous photos! 🙂
OH—and loved the letter to Kai! 🙂
kelsy mccartney | May 27, 2010 at 6:01 pm
oh my!! this is amazing – what an honor to photograph a child’s birth!!
emily | May 28, 2010 at 9:03 pm
Em!
This is incredible. I absolutely love your work. These are beautiful keepsakes. And the video…its simply perfect. I’m so glad you shared!
teri | June 2, 2010 at 11:50 am
I still cry every time I watch this and I’m sure I always will! Thank you for capturing this incredible event and giving us a lifetime of memories! We are blessed to have you in our lives!
Teri, Mike, Kai and Moxy!
Annalissa | June 2, 2010 at 2:15 pm
Amazing pictures and video. You truly have the gift of telling a story and evoking emotion with every photograph. Thank you and the Joyner family for sharing this moment!
Melissa Highman | June 2, 2010 at 9:50 pm
What an amazing event to be able to document and witness! Your letter you wrote to Kai is also remarkable and touching. Love your work Emily! Just curious, did you ever blog or put up pictures from your weddings you did abroad a few months ago?
candace | June 30, 2010 at 11:02 am
The letter to Kai was beautiful – and the pictures took my breath away!
sarah | May 20, 2011 at 6:05 am
pretty amazing, emily!! what a gift for all of you. these are beautiful!