Well, I have never been more honored. I was asked to photograph the recent (as in a month and a half ago) birth of one of my mommy friends. Wow. How cool is that? And unbelievably special. I don’t know who was more nervous the day she phoned to say labor had started. Her hubby who was radiating beams of excitement, her or me. Okay, probably her but I digress.
My gear was already, my heart was pumping, and my brain was praying for the easiest delivery ever for such a wonderful mom. Well, I think there was an error in my prayer. I thought I said easiest but I think the big “G” heard, quickest. The next thing I knew, the call was, “She’s being transferred to another hospital and we’re hoping she doesn’t have the baby before I get there!!!” That was from Daddy. He got there in time. I didn’t.
So sadly I didn’t get to photograph his actual delivery into the world but I was there soon after to get some shots of his welcoming by his grandparents and best of all his big, little brother. He was a bit sleepy but I think he was pretty happy to see the new baby bundle. They were little buddies in an instant.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for letting me be a part of such an amazing day. It was an incredible honor to be there for you, getting some photos of little “C” opening his eyes and looking at his two parents with awe. Thank you for a never more perfect session.
Kinda like the most mind-numbing experience on the planet to be there for a birth, isn't it? The energy in the room is incredible, and just thinking about it makes my head swim. He's perfect, A's Mommy, and I can hardly wait to smoooooosh him!!!!
ReplyDeleteWe're sorry you couldn't be there for his grand entrance, but words can't express how thrilled we are that you were there so soon after as well as in the days to follow.
ReplyDeleteYou managed to capture the most beautiful moments and even though I've problably looked at these pictures a million times since, looking at them just now brought tears to my eyes (your sweet words helped too!).
Again we want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being so talented and such a fantastic friend! We're hoping you'll keep your calendar slightly open in the new year for his 6 month photos!
Hope: you're welcome to come over and "smoooooosh" him anytime!! :)
Awwwwwwwwww! Tears, tears and more tears. It was, again, the most honorable experience to be a part of that with you guys. He is so darn perfect. Thank you from the bottom of MY heart.
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