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Sneak Peek: The birth of Sebastian ~ San Jose Birth Photography

Posted on January 16, 2010

I met Emily a few months ago through an online pregnancy/motherhood message board. When she contacted me to inquire about birth photography I was thrilled, excited and nervous. Nervous because I knew that she was having a scheduled C-section. I feared that I might not be able to capture the same emotion and anticipation that I have captured in some of the long labors that I have been witness to.

The anticipation part was hard, only because Emily was SO calm! Her blood pressure was steady and she was in such good spirits. I wasn’t allowed in the OR, and while waiting I began to wonder if I was really earning my keep here. That question was answered while Emily was in recovery. Capturing Sebastian’s first moments with Emily and Stephen was amazing. Stephen was able to engage, witness the first nursing session and be supportive without the added burden of trying to take photos. I was able to capture the little moments, like Sebastian grabbing hold of Stephen’s finger, just moments after his birth. Or Stephen stroking Emily’s hair as she fed their son for the first time. I hope these are photos they will treasure for years to come.

I hope everyone enjoys the sneak peek. Slideshow to come later this week.

Slideshow: The Birth of Jonathon Reinhardt

Posted on September 20, 2009

Libby. What can I say about Libby that I haven’t said before? To say that she is one of the strongest people I know, would be an understatement. Photographing her birth was a rollercoaster of emotions. Though she saw herself with a large family, she had let the idea go that she would be the one in labor and giving birth. And here she was, birth plan in mind, contractions coming fast and furious. Her moment had finally come.

Every birth that I have attended has been so different. In Libby’s case, she went from 2 centimeters dilated to “9 and a lil’ bit” in just over and hour. It was intense, shocking, and exciting. Due to Pubic Symphysis Separation, Jonathon did need a little bit of help with entering this world. There was a flurry of people in that tiny birthing room, all there to make sure the little man was ok. Despite having a long and rough birth, Jonathon had apgar scores of 9 and 9…and was absolutely perfect. Quite literally one of the cutest newborns I’ve ever seen.

Please enjoy the slideshow:

- The Birth of Jonathan

Slide Show; The Birth of Josephine Joy

Posted on September 14, 2009

I’m sorry that this slide show is so far over due. For those who don’t know, I myself am pregnant. 8 weeks today to be exact. To say that this first trimester is kicking my booty would be an understatement. That fact, combined with the fact that my techy husband (who helps me with things like slide shows) is out of town is the reason for my tardiness in this presentation.

I do hope you will forgive me.

Please click the thumbnail below to view the birth of Miss Josephine Joy

- The Birth of Josephine Joy

Josephine Joy – San Francisco Bay Area Birth Photographer

Posted on August 28, 2009

On Tuesday, August 25th 2009 I was honored to witness the birth of Josephine Joy. After a long day of irregular contractions, a quick visit with an acupuncturist finally set things in motion. 5 hours later and after only 6 minutes of pushing, Josephine Joy made her debut.

I am so honored that Katie and Jason allowed me and wanted me to be a part of their birth team. Katie and I had talked in the past about birth expectations and she worried that having friends there might break her focus or cause her to be self conscious. So when she asked me to photograph the birth I was happily surprised. I was also happily surprised to learn that our good friend Teri would be on hand as her doula.

Here are a few teaser shots. I should have the slideshow up in a couple of days.

Beautiful Faith getting some snuggles

The Birth of Baby Isabella – Slideshow

Posted on August 3, 2009

THE BIRTH OF ISABELLA CAN BE FOUND ON THE BIRTH SLIDE SHOW PAGE

I am so thankful that Evangelina has agreed to let me share the full slide show!

There are a few things that should be explained. There are some large chunks of time missing. This was a very very long labor (50 hours). There was a point during the process that the midwife decided it would be best for us all to leave (midwife, doula, photographer) so that we could all get some rest. I was gone for about 6 hours at that point.

In the end, after 4 hours of pushing it was clear that this baby needed help coming out and so E was transferred to her hospital. Unfortunately, when we arrived I was informed that it was hospital policy to not allow photography during the actual birth. I did not know how soon after the birth I would be allowed to photograph. Because of this I was not in a great position, nor did I have my light metered properly. One blurry, over exposed photo was all that I got of E seeing her baby for the first time. Lets just agree to call that one artsy ok?

This was such an amazing experience for me. Though it was a long, I am so pleased that this was my first birth shoot. A wonderful couple, unfathomable support system, getting to work with my friend Teri (the doula!). It was more than I could have ever dreamed of. and I can’t WAIT to do it again!

The Birth of Baby Isabella – San Francisco Bay Area Birth Photography

Posted on August 1, 2009

This week, I had the honor of photographing the birth of Baby Isabella. E had planned for a home birth. She had a wonderful midwife and an amazing doula on hand to help her through this journey. What she did not plan on was a 50 hour labor (Yes, 50 hours!) and 5 hours of pushing. She did all of this unmedicated. I am completely in awe. She was so calm throughout the entire process.

I’m working on a slide show but am waiting on final approval from E and her husband before posting. Some images are very intense and involve nudity, so I want to make sure they are comfortable with sharing before I post them.

For now, here are a few of my favourite pictures from the day.