Beyonce and Jay-Z's baby photos

Beyoncé and Jay-Z have delighted fans by sharing the first pictures of Blue Ivy Carter — for free.

The new parents posted a series of snaps of their one-month-old daughter onto a Tumblr blog, instead of selling them to a publication for millions of dollars as many stars choose to do.

The couple also posted a note with the photos that read: "We welcome you to share in our joy. Thank you for respecting our privacy during this beautiful time in our lives. The Carter Family".