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Birth Photography

strlitemissstrlitemiss member
in February 2016 Moms
Have we discussed this?
If we haven't and you're having a photographer do you have any must have shots in mind? You always hear about the do nots people want but not the must haves.
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Re: Birth Photography

  • g8trkimg8trkim member
    I'm not a big fan of cheesy shots (hands formed into heart shape, hanging wedding rings on baby's toe, etc.) it's just not for me. I just like close ups of baby on a black sheet or in a soft blanket. Basics like that. For each child we've had a beanie embroidered with their name and take a couple shots with that.




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  • lilqt3929lilqt3929 member
    I'm also not a fan of the "themed" or "cheesy" shots. With DD we had the hospital's photographer take pictures (we didn't even know they did this and hadn't even planned any newborn photo shoots) and I was pleasantly surprised at how well they came out! It was relatively inexpensive for the package we ended up purchasing (about $150) and I am really hoping we can get good photos this time around with DS in the hospital. The only shot I'd really like to capture is a similar positioning to one we have hanging on the wall of DD so I can put that one up next to it. I am on the look out for a similar outfit for DS like DD wore, just a simple pant with no feeties and button up light cardigan type sweater in blue. Other then that I would just like who ever takes the photos to do their thing. I can say I am so glad we did get newborn photos because it's such a great memory to cherish.
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  • g8trkimg8trkim member
    We had photos from the hospital photographer too. They were really really good!




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  • thisusernamethisusername member
    Do you mean during the actual birth or after of the baby..? Those are different, right?
    (You'd think since my aunt worked as a hospitals photographer for a while I would know this)
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  • g0lightly8706g0lightly8706 member
    edited December 2015
    thisusername said:
    Do you mean during the actual birth or after of the baby..? Those are different, right? (You'd think since my aunt worked as a hospitals photographer for a while I would know this)
    Yep there's a difference, I think OP means as the child is being born, hence birth photography. 
    I am a hospital photographer and our official title is newborn photographer, we have to wait at least 4 hours after birth when seeing who is interested… thankfully, since i have no interest in photographing the actual birth lol
    Birth photographers are usually hired by the couple having the baby or is a friend.
    Married: 8/25/12
    Started TTC: 1/1/14
    BFP: 6/1/15
    Baby Girl Athena Born: 2/7/16

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  • strlitemissstrlitemiss member
    Yes I mean birth photography. The actual birthing process not newborn photography.
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  • thisusernamethisusername member
    Oh okay! My friend had someone photograph her birth and she says looking back on the photos (her daughter just turned one and they just announced their second pregnancy) really helps her and she loves it.
    I'm a very private person so I'm all about newborn photography but birth photography for me sounds invasive and like I would just get irritated.

    However my friend said her photographer was super supportive and actually helpful!
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  • JMarie1291JMarie1291 member
    edited December 2015
    I have someone who is coming to the house once baby is here. Ill be induced on feb 15 so everything goes as planned they willbe here the 19th. Anything changes and doesn't go as planned the company is flexible which is nice. Im excited to have them at home so we can use the adorable nursery! Also they bring a back drop wall and everything. We are doing maternity photos next week which will be done outside im super excited for that! Back to newborn photo's we are using a baseball writing his name brith date and weight on it. Also using my husband's baseball mit to sit him in for a few photos. We are doing a white blush blanket and a rustic looking tin basket to sit him in. I also got him these cute little monster feet slippers figuring out how to use them in a fun photo!

    As well as we do have someone in our hospital to take birth photos. We are planning on a few must have shots. Baby the second he is out, b,eing put on my chest, then husband holding him after the clean him and put him in a blanket. I don't want to see photos of him coming out of me....
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  • SgtLou2SgtLou2 member
    I believe in taking pictures of whatever memories you want to look back on and cherish. I had my husband take photos of the delivery of DD. The nurse and Dr have us some strange looks, but I couldn't see my own parts and I figured that it would be a blurred memory anyway. I am glad that we have 1-2 pictures to look back on. I have a friend that did a home delivery and had a professional photographer take photos of the labor and delivery, and photos of the new family immediately afterward. They do not show off the photos, but I knew that they did it and asked if they minded if I see the album. It was stunning to see the process and see the miracle of human birth. I know that it is probably weird to others that I saw her personal photos, but what you see in L&D is not like seeing a naked woman at a strip club. It's natural and beautiful (IMO). I also asked DH to take photos of BFing. Once again, for me to have to reflect on and cherish. So, take the photos that you feel you want to look back on. Neither my friend nor I regret taking these photos. I'm sure that I'm in the minority here, but that's my opinion. A professional delivery photographer can give you suggestions on photos that you may want and you can say yay/may.
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  • strlitemissstrlitemiss member
    @SgtLou2 My photographer is a friend of a friend who is new to photographing deliveries so she's like uhh you should find out what if there might be any things we might not think of so that is why I'm asking. I'm excited to see how it turns out as it's my last baby and my first home birth!
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  • SgtLou2SgtLou2 member
    @strlitemiss From looking at my friend's album, the things that I remember most from it was her in labor and her husband at her side. She looked tired but strong, and he appeared to be everything that she needed in those moments. They also captured LO crowning and mom feeling her head for the first time, then the photo of that last push getting baby's head and shoulders out. Then the photo of baby being immediately placed on mommy's chest and dad being right there with them. The photos were beautifully done. I hope that you get the photos that truly capture your experience because it really is an amazing thing to look back on!
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  • SgtLou2SgtLou2 member
    Ironically my friend posted this link on FB today... It might help you in what you are looking for. https://blogs.babycenter.com/mom_stories/122015-a-birth-photographer-shares-the-18-most-powerful-images-of-2015/?scid=fb_wall_Q4t
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  • KiekKiek member
    I'm having a birth photographer! My midwife includes it in her birthing package for those that want it. I'm so excited! I love birth photography. I think it's beautiful. I don't plan on sharing the majority of those pictures with anyone as I'll be half naked in a bathtub lol. But I'm thrilled about it this time!
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  • MrsSmithAMrsSmithA member
    i'm a wedding photographer so of course photos are very important to me. i'd love to have those first few moments of my husband and i meeting our baby captured, but i sort of feel like it's too personal to have someone else there. i'll have my husband use my good camera for some. i did have maternity photos taken and i will have newborn photos after he's here.
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  • Ju111310Ju111310 member
    I had a birth photographer with my first (and will again this time). Those are my most cherished photos. Moments that I would never remember with the adrenaline flowing & excitement/exhaustion of those moments. Their looks change so much in those first few moments as they lose the molded/squished look and get adjusted to the brighter environment. I just love it! Lots of good ideas on Pinterest, I made a board and sent it to my photographer so she'd know what I had in mind bc she was relatively new to the labor & delivery photography. I preferred everything in black and white and requested no crotch shots. But that's all personal preference. I'll try to attach a collage of some of my favorites.


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  • TwindlingTwindling member
    We are. My photographer is a friend of mine who does professional photography and she normally charges 3k for a "birth story". She's doing it for free....I couldn't say no!
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  • Mamacat316Mamacat316 member
    edited December 2015
    I WISH I had a birth photographer! It is such an amazing experience to capture and cherish, and I'd love to show the photos to my sons. I follow a few amazing birth photographers on Instagram and their images make me have big feelings...It's not a thing where I live, though, and I think the midwives already think I am insane for all the "hippy American bullsh*t" I've asked for. I'll just have to make due with some iPhone shots of my husband remembers...
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