by Carolyn Robertson posted in Pregnancy

If you've been on the fence about whether birth photos are a wise investment, these gorgeous images may make the decision a whole lot easier.
A parent's life is full of firsts, but what moment could top the time you first set eyes on your baby" The child you've waited nine months to see -- or in some cases, so much longer; the face you've imagined all along, that will become as familiar to you as your own.

Meeting the person you will love for the rest of your life is definitely a moment to remember, which is why Australian photographers River Bennett and Bel Pangburn -- co-founders of The First Hello Project -- are so happy to be able to capture those incredible memories for their clients. River is a mom of three, a professional photographer, and the creative mind behind thewolfpackmrs.com, a site for "mamas with messy buns and thirsty hearts" (love that tag line!). Her close friend Bel also has her own photography business, triggerhappyimages.com, and is mom to a daughter named Sunday. The pair say that The First Hello Project was born over a glass of wine one evening, as they talked about their shared love of snapping birth photos.
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