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Erica Acton Photography, Butler, AL (2026)

10/17/2023

The sweetest baby girl…the best icing on our family cake…Londynn 💕💕💕

Yes…I’m 100% biased…but can you really blame me? ☺️☺️☺️

Over sharing because I can 😉

02/05/2023

If you’re looking for a birth photographer who WILL NOT fall asleep…on the hospital floor with a bed made of hospital linens…when your labor stalls at 6cms…

Then I AM NOT your gal 😳😝

I wasn’t going to miss this birth…nope, no way! So when it had been almost 24 hrs of straight labor and my children were all tucked in bed…I went ahead and drove to the hospital. Momma may have only been 6 cms…we later found out that was a generous 6 ha…but I was going to be there…even it was 10pm on February 1st…

Well, around 2am when no changes had happened and the nurses said they’re going to call the doctor about doing a quick “pit break” (iykyk), it was the best time for me and momma to try to catch a little nap. (Yes, I did get a couple shots before making my cot…on the floor…in the corner of the room…hidden behind the rocking chair.)

I even told the nursing staff when I asked for some linens to please not judge me…you see…as a critical care nurse for almost 10 yrs…I would tell every family to NEVER lay on a hospital floor…ever…and if you did…I secretly probably judged you…in the best way…😉

But here I was, determined to not miss this birth and be ready when something changed…laying on a flat sheet…on a Hospital floor 🤢

They say parents will do anything for their children…clearly, I was willing to do anything to get a chance to close my eyes without possibly missing a birth…you call it gross…I call it dedication 🤣

Guess who didn’t make their arrival until an emergency c-section on Feb 2nd at 1301? 37 hrs of labor later…sweet Nicholas entered the world…handsome, alert and ready to take on the world.

02/03/2023

If I took a photo every hour this gorgeous momma was in labor…her gallery would automatically include THIRTY SEVEN images…37 hours this woman labored awaiting the arrival of their sweet boy…

And even though she thought she escaped a c-section this time…we ended up in the OR.

You see, initially they had planned for a C-section because somebody loved being in the wrong position…I won’t mention any names ole Nicky boy 😉…but at her final OB appointment, he had turned!

So the section was called off and it was time to labor and go through all things laboring in the hospital entails…which typically includes no eating, no sleep, no privacy, no clean smelling linens…

It was full of IVs, heart monitors, beeping sounds coming from every direction, ice chips…if you’re lucky, loss of moving your legs and using the big girl potty from an epidural (I’ll take that downfall any day personally—bring on all the epidurals during my labors 🤣), a personalized bag that holds your p*e clipped to your extremely comfortable and fancy hospital bed…

Did I mention the cool peanut ball?

For 37 hours…this momma toughed it out. She didn’t quit. She didn’t complain. She just wanted her baby boy to come out safely…but deep down hoped it didn’t mean a c-section.

But baby boy was NOT going to come see the outside world. He refused until the decision was made to show him he’s not 100% in charge of his life yet 😉

And just like that…momma and daddy ended up in the OR about meet this handsome and ridiculously alert little boy for the first time.

Here’s a sneak from some of their OR sorry.

Oh…you wanted to see pictures of him, huh? You see, you’ll have to wait just like we did. 😉

He will get another post because this birth story…needs more details…

Welcome to the World sweet boy! be good for the rents tonight…they’re both exhausted 😝

Shout out to the physicians and medical staff for being so amazing and helping make this birth story possible 🥰🥰🥰

02/01/2023

Who’s ready to book their newborn session?

Look at this handsome fella…could he get any cuter?

Can anybody guess where his momma is from based off his props? 😉

01/30/2023

I just can’t wait any longer to share a few images from this sweet boys session…more to come 😍

I had my poses and props all planned…colors and wraps ready to go…the fireplace going with the heat also cranked all the way to scorcher 🥵…I was ready…

So I thought…

Archie must have known I spent the previous night staying up until after 1 getting everything perfect for him because he made sure I had to call multiple audibles during his session.

I remember telling his parents sorry so many times because I just knew I failed them…thank goodness they were incredible and so entirely sweet to me.

I actually remember mom saying “whatever you get has to be better than what I can get with my phone”…secretly, I wasn’t even sure at that point…I was almost team stay home and take your own newborn cell phone pictures because my confidence bubble…had been busted…time after time…

As we said goodbyes and I shamefully walked inside…I looked at my room with wraps, props, bonnets, and who know what else all thrown around from me aborting mission about 382648 times his session…I didn’t even want to look through his photos…

I knew they were awful and was already wondering how I’d tell his parents we need to schedule a reshoot…

And then this happened…😍😍😍😍

Just remember…even if you think you failed as a photographer or did an awful job…gorgeous babies can make you look good…thanks Archie Boy…this adorable session never would have happened without you 😉

01/26/2023

I don’t have baby fever…I don’t have baby fever…I don’t have baby….🥹

Y’all…look at this beautiful baby girl!

Here’s a weird back story…

During the shoot we both thought we knew each other but didn’t know how. After talking a little, we realized we both worked on the same nursing unit for one shift. It was her normal unit and I was unlucky enough to get pulled there. (If you’re not a nurse, you probably think all nursing is the same…but let me tell you it’s not…I idolize nurses on other floors outside of the ICU…I truly don’t know how they do it.) I was having an AWUL day. I had 6/7 patients (I’m used to 1-2 in the ICU) and it seemed like all of them had big issues or procedures needing done at the same time. I’m not even lying when I say I just started crying at the nursing station because I didn’t know where or who to begin with…it was almost the end of the shift.

There was ONE nurse who came over and offered to help me. She helped me go to Radiology with my patient for a test and even stayed with me…which meant she was going to be late too and have to catch up on her charting. She saved my sanity and gave me hope that day…

Fast forward to almost a year later and I’m photographing her beautiful new baby girl. I didn’t even remember her name after that shift…I’m pretty sure I never wanted to remember any of that day again…but it was totally worth it looking back.

She gave me hope that not all nurses in random units are all for themself, and hopefully I gave her images she will treasure for a lifetime 🥰🥰🥰

Thanks again for stepping up that day and being a great human and co-worker 💗

01/26/2023

Whether you’re already ready for the holidays to get here, had your decorations packed up by 12pm December 26th or you’re currently still sharing the den with your 2022 Christmas tree…I bet we can all agree that these families are just beautiful!

Better late than never…

2022 Christmas session fun 🥰🥰🥰

01/25/2023

Looking for a Fresh 48 photographer???

Have no idea what a Fresh 48 session even consist of? 😝

Tired of depending on friends and family…partners…or even yourself to capture beautiful moments?

Look no further…I can answer your questions and if I can’t…we can find out together…hopefully 😉

A Fresh 48 session is kind of exactly what it sounds like…it’s a session that focuses on the moments shared between your fresh little baby and all the new faces and experiences….within the first 48 hours of life.

Capturing the raw emotions and love shared between you and your fresh baby and all of their tiny little details is my ultimate goal…because unless somebody else captures those moments and details for you…you may never see what we see as outsiders looking in (and it only matters because I want you to see how beautiful and perfect you are as your babies mommy). I know from personal experience how distorted my view as an exhausted and tired new mom was when it comes to those first moments shared together and I will hope that your session and images will remind you for many years…just how beautiful, perfect and amazing you are as your loved ones mommy.

These sessions take place before baby or momma ever leave the hospital after their real birthday.

Just look at this pretty girl soaking up all the love from her parents...and grandparents. After months of growing and waiting for her arrival…she made it out and the joy she instantly brought her parents is a joy that you can feel through the photos.

If you don’t believe me…take a look…can you feel how loved this sweet girl is…after only being out for less than 48 hours???

01/25/2023

It seems to be a social media kind of afternoon so I’m over sharing from my last several sessions because finishing my website to get it launched doesn’t sound as fun as looking at all these beautiful images 😍

01/25/2023

Uhhh…that’s not really my thing…

Birth Photography..have you heard of it before? Does it gross you out? Do you think it’s weird? Are you like me…and see the beauty in those moments leading up to your family growing and the hours right after?

If you aren’t sure what Birth Photography really is…here’s my simple answer…Birth Photography is YOUR STORY.

As your birth photographer, I will capture your entire birth story or just a chapter from your book. Do you want to remember all the details leading up to meeting your new baby? Or just that first look and after? Do you want modest pictures only? Breastfeeding photographs? You really don’t care what I capture because you want to embrace all the aspects of labor and delivery? No matter what you visualize as perfect images from your new adventure and growing family, I will respect YOUR wishes. We may have to call an audible and change a few things because…things don’t always go as planned…

Here’s a perfect example of how quickly things change. This beautiful momma had her birth session booked and kept me updated during her labor.

Unfortunately, her gorgeous baby girl decided she wanted to come quick and left me crushed because I missed her birth…

Buttttttttt….

LOOK at the story we still captured! Honestly, I wanted to just turn my car around and hide in the closet because “I missed it”….but look what I would have missed if I gave up…

Skin to skin with mommy, first set of vitals, first weigh in, first attempt at feeding, first bath, first time meeting friends and family…mom’s first meal after labor (this was huge with my deliveries 🤣), mommies first time getting out of bed as just one human since delivering her tiny human she grew for 9 months and so many more first than I can even think of right now.

If you have never thought about capturing your birth story…then maybe you should.

Look at what you could be missing 🥰

01/08/2023

Birth photography…✅

Words can’t even begin to explain the joy and love I felt being a part of this sweet baby girls birth story 🥰

If you’re looking for a birth photographer or just have questions about why you should even look into birth photography, please feel free to message me.

I am currently only accepting 2-3 births a month so don’t miss your chance.

11/24/2022

I hope y’all are having a great morning and sweet Thanksgiving with your family and friends! I never made a post for my brother and sister in laws family photos, so in honor of spending time with those we love today…here’s a glimpse into their family session 🥰🥰🥰

Look how beautiful and happy my sweet niece is 😍

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