KESH | 39 WEEKS

This is my wife. Her name is Keshia but I call her Keshy, or Kesh.

On my about page, I didn't write about me - I wrote about her. I believe that we are who we are because of the people in our lives. Kesh can help you to know me better than I can.

Thirty six weeks ago, we found out we were having a baby. We'd waited for Kesh to finish the practical component of her Fine Arts degree and after a few months of trying, we still weren't pregnant. Kesh had taken so many pregnancy tests, I'd lost count and a little bit of faith.

We decided we would get some help to conceive but needed to take one more test to make sure Kesh wasn't pregnant. We were heading back home after shooting up the coast. We called in to Kesh's family home and realised we were alone...

I heard a scream from the bathroom and I knew it was different this time. In that instant, I knew.

I made a conscious decision to continue sharing our lives, and this part of it, on the blog. Every week, you've seen Kesh and our baby grow. Every week, I've spoken about this little family. I have felt so strongly to thank you, the beautiful reader, for every comment and kind word you have sent to us.

We have our fingers crossed that this is the last shoot in this series. If it is, the next images you see from me will be from the birth of our baby.

Over the last few weeks, I've had a few comments from people saying things like I love the way you love Kesh. For me, loving Kesh isn't even a decision. I cannot not love her. I feel like I was created with the purpose of loving her.

There was a time in my life where I didn't think I would be a husband or a father. Darker times, where I found myself in places I shouldn't be. There was a blinding light though, shining on me. Dark and light can't be in the same place. It's not possible.

I hope that this blog can become a place of light and hope...in you and in life. Life is a miracle. You can see it, right there, in the first image.

I'm a photographer who wants to celebrate life. More than that, I'm a husband and a father who loves his wife and baby.



In other news, we still have a few places left for The Nursery on August 11. Email Kesh if you're interested: hello@timcoulson.com

39 comments:

  1. wow if only there were more men like you...and I can't wait to find out when baby coulson is born all the best at this exciting time.

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  2. Awwwwww, I LOVE that last shot....you guys are SUPER!!!

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  3. You are both wonderful. Praying for a safe and awesome birth, you're going to be great, both of you! C'mon baby Coulson!

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  4. You two just make me smile : ) Can't wait for the next shots!

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  5. These are gorgeous. I am so excited for you both!

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  6. Just really truly ACE. Hoping the babe is kind and arrives promptly.

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  7. Good luck gorgeous people, the waiting can be tough.

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  8. I loved reading this post Tim.
    I can't wait to see your first pictures of your baby.
    Love to you and Kesh,
    Ronnie xo

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  9. Can't wait u guys are so fricken cute together

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  10. I technically don't know you, but I can just tell you guys are both really sweet. The journey's only just about to begin! Best wishes for the birth...life will never be the same again. Alison

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  11. I'm not even sure of what words best describe how precious it has been until now following Kesh's pregnancy and the love and anticipation that is SOO evident...I'm excited for you all and I don't know you :) All the very best in these coming days and I pray the labour experience is how you're hoping it to be...with the very very best gift at the end :) Can't wait to hear the news :)

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  12. Lots of love from our family to yours Tim and Kesh x

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  13. it has been such a treat following along each week with kesh's pregnancy.

    so true - i love the way you love kesh. it really is beautiful.

    enjoy every moment of this special time!

    xo

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  14. Your love is beautiful and your words always bless me. I am so excited for you and Kesh -- beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. Thanks for sharing this journey in your life.

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    1. ps. Keshy is one of the most beautiful pregnant ladies I've seen. She carries herself with such grace. Just lovely. :)

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  15. This is so, so beautiful. Beautifully written, beautifully photographed.

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  16. This is awesome. What you wrote is the most beautiful thing I've ever heard. And I love hearing that your times of thinking you'd never get married or have a baby are over. That gives me hope. Thanks for sharing your words and wonderful photos.

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  17. I hope to one day do a series of my own just like this. Very inspiring. Good luck with the next chapter.

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  18. These are GORGEOUS, Tim. Your hope, commitment and loyalty to each other are inspirational and I am grateful that you have shared these with the world.

    Many blessings and prayers for the next step in yours and Kesh's beautiful journey together. :)

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  19. These are stunning. Can't wait to see what's next.

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  20. I've loved following your journey... thanks for sharing it. This is my favorite post yet. Best of luck preparing for the little one's arrival. You two are already amazing, loving, beautiful parents. Congrats!

    p.s. And, hot damn, that is one fine pregnant woman! Lucky you. ;)

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  21. yeah these are so awesome! Your journey has been so beautiful to follow. I pray that the next few days and the sweet anticipation of your continued journey are calm and peaceful. x

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  22. I've just come back to read those beautiful words again. Your love for Kesh is as apparent and beautiful in your photos as these words - that's were your magic comes from. Thank you for sharing this beautiful journey of yours with us.

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  23. best pics and best wishes! i'll be kinda sad to see this series go. i've loved it :)

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  24. Absolutely and completely beautiful. Both of you, your baby, your words, your hearts, your love.
    Congratulations on 39 & a half weeks!!!! I hope it is a really smooth, safe and stress-free delivery for you guys. You'll be in my prayers. We can't wait to meet your little one!! Lots of love from Jillian and Alok xxx

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  25. A wonderful photographer and a poet too. I've loved watching and reading this 36 week journey. Wishing you both all the best for the love explosion about to come. Steph :)

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  26. The very best of luck to both of you! Exciting times... xxx

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  27. All the best for this amazing journey xx

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  28. I was in bed last night reading this post and I read it out loud to my husband and we both got a bit mushy. Your family is so beautiful! this post makes me so anxious to have my own kids one day! bless.

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  29. This is exactly why we wanted you to shoot our wedding. You just 'get it'. This is what life is made of, and we can't wait to read all about Baby Coulson's arrival!!

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  30. you two are so clever, ending where you began - in the purple dress. tim, you are a special man. kesh's belly is so beautiful. good luck and much love for little one's arrival. hold on tight - it's one hell of a ride x

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  31. Tick tock...

    Baby C is almost here. And you are both absolutely ready.

    I cannot wait to hear your special news soon.

    xx

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  32. the last pic <3
    blessings to you three x

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  33. such a beautifully written and visual post.
    beautiful love and looking forward to your new adventures with your little creation.
    all the best Kesh, hope it's a smooth one ♥

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  34. Ohmygoodness. Kesh is glowing and gorgeous. Blessings to you both for an amazing journey ahead.

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  35. Beautiful! You 'three' are so blessed I wish you all the love and happiness in the world. Brace yourselves, the indescribable joy this baby will bring will knock your socks off! x

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