Documenting Your Labor

Nowadays, it’s pretty popular for women to write out their birth story. It’s a way to capture in words, what happened so you can always remember that special period of time.  They say a picture is worth a thousand words though, right? Ever thought about hiring a photographer to come document the momentous occasion?

Labor Photography

Sharing a few of my most cherished photographs…

Early On

After being 2 weeks late, my labor finally started hard and fast.

Time to Push

After hours of laboring it was go time.

Rowan's Arrival

One of my most favorite pictures. You can see the commotion captured in the picture. The first few moments…

In My Arms

My sweet baby girl. She made me a Mother.

Pure Emotion

This is one of the pictures I will cherish FOREVER! A picture really does hold a thousand words.

A Family of Three

Spending those first precious moments together.

Daddy Time

She was a Daddy’s girl from the very start.

Picture of a Picture

She looks just like her last sonogram picture!

Capturing the Moment

Having these pictures are priceless. I think my mind is made up to make sure someone is there to document our 2nd baby girl’s arrival.

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I didn’t hire a photographer for my first baby. I did however ask my mom to take some pictures throughout our time at the birth center. I had no idea how much those pictures would end up meaning to me. I cherish them! They really do hold so much more meaning than my written words. The pictures help me remember what I was feeling as we welcomed our first baby into the world. Looking back over them recently has left me considering hiring a photographer to come document our second birth. I think it would have to be someone who we knew and trusted, but I’m pretty sure I would be really upset if we didn’t. What a beautiful way to capture the moment.

What do you think? Would you hire a photographer?