Or do I talk about how scared I was that I was going to miss the birth when I was running down the hall to Labor and Delivery and could hear his mommy already pushing?! Or maybe I should talk about how I was absolutely amazed when she pushed through all of the intensity and pain and delivered this baby VBAC and med free? Or perhaps I could tell you that I teared up and giggled at the same time when she couldn’t contain her excitement and squealed in surprise, “It’s a BOY!!” just seconds after he was born.
Then there’s dad–who, in spite of his teasing banter, was happy to let me photograph this event and did such a great job of taking care of his family that day. And big sister, who met her new brother with such enthusiasm and love…what a joy to see!
But, I could also talk about how, just a few days after baby boy’s birth, I was driving down the road listening to my friend Michelle’s CD and a song came on and I *immediately* knew it would have to accompany these birth photos. (Thank you, Michelle, for allowing me to use this song.)
Yes, I could indeed tell you all of these things, but really, it’s so much better if you just see it for yourself (be sure to watch through the end so you can hear Michelle’s beautiful voice and perfectly fitting song, “Welcome, Baby.”):
Thank you all so much for allowing me to share this incredible birth on the blog. I’m so thankful you invited me to be there that day.
Side note: Okay, so the pic of the hospital at the beginning of the show? *Every* time I try to take any pictures outside of the hospital for a birth, I *always* get stopped by security. What’s up with that? I guess I must look extremely suspicious. Anyway, I had to snap this one quite literally as I was putting my camera away in the bag. Quite surprised I got anything at all ;-).
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Awe inspiring. Congratulations to the beautiful family!
BEAUTIFUL AND REAL, it makes me cry and remember how wonderful is the birth of a child 🙂 love the song … congrats to the beautiful family, to the singer, and photographer.
these are so beautiful! Can I ask what kind of action you used on the color images?… love the vintage, worn look.
Sigh. so perfect
Just gorgeous… I got teared up… you are so good at births Michelle. 🙂
So, so, so very beautiful . My eyes are filled with tears…what lovely imags.
Every time you shoot a birth, I cross my fingers “slideshow, slideshow, slideshow…” This was amazing, I am crying again. Your work is so inspiring, and this family will treasure these photos for life.
i’m bawling over here! just beautiful!
tears. every single time. beautiful work, beautiful family.
So beautiful…this is one of my favorite birth shoots I’ve seen of yours. Gives me hope for next time. xoxo 🙂
Very moving Michele, nice job capturing this sweet family.
Such amazing images!
Lily Blu!!!
sooooo beautiful !! I’ve given birth 8 times and those times have truly been ‘best days’ – so wished I knew of birth photography then. Michelle, you have captured the moments and emotions so exquisitely – who could watch this and not be moved …. THANK YOU!
So moving! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you Michele and thank you family for sharing these beautiful images of love and hope.
So incredibly beautiful, Michele! You have such an incredible gift for this:)
Wow that was absolutely beautiful. What a great job you did at capturing those special moments. I could not stop crying. It was such a moving video but it really got me when she started singing. That is a beautiful song.
I know I sound like a broken record … but you captured exactly what I wanted! And while I’m thankful that our birth went quickly — I am soooo thankful that you made it and were able to photograph the emotion of the pushing– from the pain .. to relaxing between pushing … to the moments between my husband and me… to the first kiss I gave my sweet son. I will treasure these pictures for ever and ever. XOXOXO.
Michele, YOU ARE BRILLIANT! I just had my little girl, after two boys, 12 weeks ago. I wish I had you there to take such “aw catching moments” that can never be duplicated. You are my friend the best in the business. You have such a wonderful gift!