Hiring an Elmhurst hospital birth photographer was something this mama prepared for thoughtfully and being the one she chose was such a gift. I’ve never seen a more calm birther than this woman. Her peaks were just so controlled and effortless, at least that is how she expressed them outwardly. The day outside was absolute perfection, and this had been my first daytime birth in a while. It was just extremely laid back, the kind of birth that feels almost meditative in the early hours.
But then the going got tougher. The energy in the room shifted and I knew baby was close to coming earth-side. Still, with the most incredible strength and grace, she got to ten centimeters . The room quietly prepped for the baby’s arrival and you could just feel the anticipation hanging in the air.
A Calm Hospital Birth
One thing I always prepare my clients for is that hospitals are much more restrictive when it comes to images during active pushing. I managed to capture a few precious frames before I was gently reprimanded it’s always a delicate dance of being present, being invisible, and honoring both the medical team and the family all at once.
Birth doesn’t need to be dramatic to be powerful. Sometimes the most moving stories are the quiet ones a hand held, a breath released, a baby placed on a chest for the very first time. As a birth photographer serving Elmhurst and the Chicago west suburbs, I feel so privileged to witness these moments.
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I am so proud of this amazing human, and I cannot wait to see that beautiful boy again. If you’re expecting As a Chicago Birth Photographer I would love to be your person.
