“The Miracle of birth…” January 22, 2011

My dear friend Jessica who owns “Live the Moment Photography” recently branched out and started “Breath of Life – Birth Photography”.  When we were pregnant with my son there was no question as to wheather or not we would have Jessica photograph the experience.  I will still put in my DVD that she gave us and watch it.  And each time I do my eyes fill up tears.  She captured the joy, the tears, and the love in our eyes when we first saw our son. 

This was Jessicas third pregnancy(arent they blessed?!). She right away went with a midwife(different from her other two pregnancies), and as her pregnancy progressed she decided(with much research) to do a home birth.  She than asked me if I would photograph the birth.  I was honoured and of course said yes!  Not only was this my first birth to photograph but it was also my first birth to witness(besides delivering my son).

Here is a little quote from Jessicas birth story that she has shared with friends and family.

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Before long, I was in the final stage of labour and got into the tub.  This was the hardest phase for me, as it is for most woman, but with the help and support of my wonderful husband and my midwives, I did it. 

I was able to feel the baby’s head come down and was guiding my pushing because of that.  The midwives (who were all sitting alongside the tub), allowed me to follow my own lead, with some gentle reminders that I could do this, and I was doing it well.  After just a few short minutes and a couple of pushes, I had birthed Landon Carter Chang into my own hands and brought him onto my own chest at 12:57am on Thursday, January 20th. 

There he was, our son.  A first for me in SO many ways.  First son, first natural labour, first COMPLETELY drug free labour,  first home birth, first water birth and the first time I had birth my own child into my own hands.  An amazing way to bring a child into the world. …”

I hope you enjoy these photos Jessica and family.  If anybody who is reading this and is interested in having birth photography for your next miracle PLEASE give Jessica a call and or email.  Her email is livethemomentphotography@gmail.com You can check out her fan page here:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Breath-Of-Life-Birth-Photography-By-Jessica-Chang/142379575801365

Thank you so much Jessica for allowing me into your home, it is something that I will always cherish and never forget. 

Enjoy…

 

 

 

 

 

Breath of Life – Birth Photography October 17, 2010

Hey everyone,

I just wanted to put a shout out to my friend who has started up a birth photography division of her current business Live The Moment Photography.  I think it is great when  photographers can support other photographers and I’d love to share the love and have you all support her new venture.

 

My son was born this past June and we had the honour of having Jessica (Breath of Life –  Birth Photography ) photograph his birth.  It was such an amazing experience.  I not only had my husbands 100% support and attention, but I also have the memory of his birth captured forever.  I love my husband dearly, but lets face it I don’t trust him taking ‘flattering’ photos of me during labour.  I know that labour is not necessarily ‘flattering’ but there is a beauty to the miracle that is happening, and Jessica(Breath of Life – Birth Photography)was able to capture that and much more.

 

If you are or anyone you know is expecting (or will be soon), please pass along this information.  Here is a link to her fan page : http://www.facebook.com/pages/Woodstock-ON/Breath-Of-Life-Birth-Photography-By-Jessica-Chang/142379575801365

 

“We are made to do this work and its not easy…I would say that pain is part of the glory, or the tremendous mystery of life. And that if anything, it’s a kind of privilege to stand so close to such an incredible miracle.”
Simone in Klasson 2001

Take Care,

Shannon Steen Photography