Birth Documentaries

My first reaction when I was editing these, was a profound sense of sadness. I remember crying at the realization that all I have to remember the births of my three children are a few obligatory snap shots. All of them posed, smiling, and taken after the important moments happened. But prior to this, it had never occurred to me to hire a professional to capture a birth. Now it seems insane NOT to. We spend thousands of dollars to remember our wedding day. Yet, on a day that is equally, if not more important, we rely on doped-up memories and a few family members with their point and shoots. I so wish I had thought to do this for myself. So it was even more of a privelege to be able to give this gift to someone else...especially for friends who mean as much to me as Katy and Damon.

Waiting outside the operating room. Damon is a surgeon, but that day he was just a nervous dad.

 The good doctors.

This was a happy mistake. I had wanted their hands to be in focus, but later thought the watch was more appropriate anyway.

My favorite.

Gotta love those hottie panties they give you afterwards! hahaha!

 

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Comments

[Mandy Hank]

I love these pictures Maile- I had a C-secion with both my kids and my husband who has no clue about a camera was left to document it for me. There was one picture that I loved more than anything and it was when Hunter was minutes old and the anesthesiologist grabbed it from him and took a shot- maybe he has another career. It's my favorite picture of all time!

[Lisa Johnson]

That picture of the Mom w/ the tear rolling down her cheek is SO TOUCHING! Just seeing that made me cry and think of when my sweet baby was born and how full of love each and every single tear is! You have such an amazing talent. Thank you for sharing that with the world.

[Michelle K.]

These are priceless. Just amazing!

[rachel brooke]

I have chills! These are beautiful story-telling photographs.

[Amy DeYoung]

You are SOOO hired for the next child that blesses our lives. LOVE THESE!!!

[chriselda]

awww!

my friend (roommate) at the time i delivered was a photographer. and she shot my son's birth. it is so amazing to me that i have photos of the first time i held him.

and, thanks to this post, i just talked on of my clients into letting me in the room with her !

yay you!

[Christy]

I never in my life would have thought to hire someone to capture that day. All I have from my daughter is like you said the obligatory shots, that despite the happy moment, I don't really like. I am sure that is mostly what I will have this time too, as I am normally behind the camera and will be slightly busy ;)

Absolutely fantastic though...make that breath taking!

[Michaela]

How beautiful - and the memories it brought back for me - my daughter leaves for University in a few weeks time.... where does the time go? I'm typing this through the tears... x

[Melissa Madden]

My husband (a photographer) documented the births of both my children, without a doubt, these are my most cherished images. If there was a way (I guess a scheduled C section helps) that all moms could have access to professional pictures of their children's birth it would make me so happy! There is nothing more beautiful in this world. Gorgeous photos, thanks for sharing!

[KincannonPhotography]

What an incredible blog post! I love your work and the authentic emotion that you captured. :)