Friday, April 27, 2012

Why I Love Photographing Births

Before I had my daughter Charlotte, and long before I even thought about having children, I always loved watching baby shows.  My favorite was "A Baby Story" on TLC.  I have always loved babies, and I have always loved the love that mothers have for their babies.  I've said it a thousand times before, but it is something magical. 

When I became pregnant, being that we were not allowed to record video, I definitely wanted my labor and Charlotte's birth to be photographed.  Thankfully I had my sister, sister in law, mother, and of course my husband in the room with me, and my sister and sister in law took turns documenting the day.  They captured everything, and it was an amazing day. Through the pain, the laughing, the pushing, and the crying, my little girl was finally here, and it was captured, and we could always look back on it.

birth photography, marisa taylor photography, delaware birth photographer

birth photography, marisa taylor photography, delaware birth photographer

birth photography, marisa taylor photography, delaware birth photographer

birth photography, marisa taylor photography, delaware birth photographer


I think it is so important that every mother have the birth of their child/children documented.  Those moments are so very special, and even though it feels like a long time, it can go by in the blink of an eye. There are so many things that I don't remember during labor, that thankfully were photographed.  I'm glad I have images that show me laughing, smiling, and joking around with my husband. But also the images that show when my contractions hit, when I needed help pushing, the moments where I was telling them that I didn't want to push anymore (I am quite stubborn).  And then the amazing, breathtaking moments of my daughter entering the world.


I was given the opportunity this past December to photograph the birth of my friends son. I was so honored and moved to be there. You can see the birth images here: http://marisataylorphotography.blogspot.com/2011/12/sweet-baby-gabriel-birth-story.html

Birth photography is something that I love, something that I want to do, and something that I want to offer.  I love photographing people, but more than that I love photographing love.  Those first few moments of your baby coming into the world is something that is more powerful than words can describe, and I think you should have images that show that!

If you are or know someone who is pregnant and due soon, and would love to have the opportunity to have their birth documented, please, send them my way. Whether it is a home birth, hospital birth, birth center birth, I will be there!
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