The Birth Story of Callen Jack Taylor

I see how I neglect my blog. It very much needs some attention. The truth is…friends blogging takes a lot of time! Yes, its part of the business but man I admit Im terrible at keeping up. Another post soon on this topic ;).

Id like to share a birth story. One I for sure will never forget. That being said every single birth I have documented I will NOT forget. Each and every one has been beautiful. Each birth is a miracle. Each life is precious. Documenting a life being born into this world is fully amazing. Im thankful of each client I get to document and beyond grateful for Mom/Dad’s who entrust me to document their perfect gift coming into our world.

The day was April 10, 2019. I had kept up with Mom and Dad throughout the night off and on … Mom had started feeling contractions the night before at home. I arrived at the hospital around 11:30am. Mommy was laboring and doing great. You see friends every one has a birth story but some are to be blunt much more scary that others. This day was beautiful but to say it was scary is saying it lightly. After several hours the Dr. decided it was best to do a c-section. Dad and I scrubbed in with the others … Dad was excited to meet his new angel but very nervous for his wife. I have photographed c-sections several times so this wasn’t my first. I knew what to expect, where to go and how to stay out of the way. I also knew several things… something wasn’t right. Because of the Mom’s anatomy shape while pregnant it took much longer to get baby out than any other c-section I had every photographed. 2:45pm Callen Jack Taylor was born! Callen was doing good and the staff handled him with care. I then knew something wasn’t right with Mom. The c-section turned into much worse very quickly. Mom’s bladder was cut during the csection incision. It was pretty serious. To explain the timeline, baby Callen was born at 2:45pm and Mommy didn’t get to hold him until 8:30pm (isn). If you have had a baby you know this is a long time. I am leaving out a lot of details of course… this isn’t my story to tell. The video shows the day however I wanted you all to know the time difference. Im eternally grateful I was there to document this day for Emily and Jack. Thankful God was with us the entire time.

Love, Joy

Finley James - A Birth Story

I was so excited to be able to photograph this sweet baby's birth.  His parents are also a husband/wife photography team and we have been friends for several years now.  Im so blessed and thankful for my job.  A job that documents LIFE.  Life's moments that you literally will never ever get back.  This day was beautiful.  Momma was a total rockstar! I love getting feedback like this below.  Sometimes as photographers we are much more than just there to take pictures. We are there for support and love.  

"WOW! That's awesome!! So many moments that you captured that we didn't even realize you were there. Love the tone and emotion in these.  What's even more amazing, is that I clearly remember every time I looked at you during delivery I never once saw you holding the camera up. I always just saw your eyes looking back at me and you whispering words to me."

 

Congratulations Misty and Ryan!  He is a doll baby. 

Precious Life. Beautiful Day.

How can I describe this experience in one blog post.  Brittany and I had been texting back and forth about how she was feeling.  Anytime I know Ive got a birth I get anxious closer to time wanting to be sure Im there when need be.  The night of baby Stella's birth I had literally just laid down and got a text from Brittany that they were headed to the birthing center.  I jumped back up and headed out within 8 mins.  The drive to the birthing center seemed short I guess because I was so excited to get there.  As I arrived the staff was super welcoming and led me to the birthing room.  This was my first water birth to document and it was a little new.  Its completely different atmosphere than a hospital in a wonderful way.  Brittany was in the birthing tub with Matt sitting next to her holding her hand for support.  The room was relaxed and quiet so Mom could focus on laboring and not lots of people, noises and machines.  Once the harder contractions came and baby Stella made her debut it was so beautiful.  The entire thing.  The entire birth.  The entire experience.  Watch Baby Stella's birth story here: 

New : Hickory Lenoir Granite Newborn Photographers

We got to spend a few hours with this cute yesterday!!! I could not get enough of his hair!

Newborn: Brand New Baby Boy

Remember that birth video I shared several days ago?  Well, here is that little angel's newborn session!  Enjoy~