Saturday

Noah's Birth {Utah Birth Photographer}

This was one of the hardest photo shoots I have ever done, but it was also one of my favorites! I got to witness the birth of my dear friend's precious baby and it was amazing. I absolutely LOVE birth photography despite some of its unique challenges. And let me tell you why...
This little (big) guy came in the wee morning hours so it was completely dark outside. Dim lighting contributed to the calming atmosphere and I didn't want to disrupt such a special process with my flash going off every 2 seconds. So all of these were taken in extremely low light, handheld, with no flash. As the morning progressed, I was afforded a little more natural light. This is probably the most high pressure photo shoot because there is no do-over for a birth shoot. A baby is born only once. He takes his first breath only once. His mother and father hold him for the first time, only once. These tender moments cannot be staged later. They are priceless. I love birth photography for all the very same reasons that make it so challenging. I love witnessing and capturing those priceless moments so they can be cherished forever. You cannot choose the time of day, the setting, or positioning of your subjects. It forces your skill and creativity beyond any level. It forces me to grow as a photographer every time. And the result are these images that are irreplaceable and often breathtaking. I love freezing these moments in time. I particularly love the 3 generation shots below and
Lisa, you did absolutely perfect work :) He is gorgeous and I am so proud of you! You were amazing. I love you and your family! Meet baby Noah for the first time...
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1 comment:

Lisa said...

Oh my gosh...I'm totally crying! What an amazing day that was. Bless you for capturing my little guy's first moments on this Earth. Truly priceless. Love you!