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September 06th, 2008 | Category: birth

Last night, I had the amazing privilege of photographing a dear friend’s birth. Even as I type this, it’s hard to put into words how I feel.    I have been in awe since last night.  I was amazed by the human body and what it can endure for the sake of another.  I’m overwhelmed with emotion with I see a baby, minutes old, quiet and settle the moment she is placed on her mother’s chest.  I’m proud of the father as he holds his wife’s hand, telling her how much he loves her…pride burstng forth for her.  I’m proud of all women as I watch a doula gently support and guide this laboring mother.  This mother, who gave birth her way.  How she wanted, where she wanted.  Who showed so much strength that I could only wish to have at such a time.  There’s so many more thoughts running through my head that I can’t even collect them.  I think I’ll let the images speak for themselves.  Here’s just a tiny sampling of the day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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11 people commented. Click here to add yours!

  1. Sheila wrote: So beautiful!!! (09/06/08, 9:47 pm)

  2. Hubby wrote: You rock, sweetie! Incredible pictures. The mommy and daddy did awesome...they must have a wonderful small group leader ;) (09/06/08, 9:48 pm)

  3. Sara C wrote: exquisite. (09/06/08, 10:29 pm)

  4. Whitney wrote: Ah, how I love those pictures! You did a great job! I love how they tell a unique story being in black and white! These are priceless!!! Can I book you now for our baby.....2010 might be the year! :) (09/06/08, 11:30 pm)

  5. Beth wrote: Oh, man. I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes. As one of Carrie's friends, I also know how amazing she is. These pictures, however, show her in a new light. You are SO awesome, Carrie, for bringing another life into this world. And, Summer, you captured it all so beautifully. I can't wait to meet your new baby girl, P & C! (09/07/08, 1:00 am)

  6. Crystal Clark (Sister) wrote: Summer, you do an AMAZING job!! I can't wait to see the rest of your pics!!! You captured Carrie's labor in such a beautiful way!! My mom will LOVE to see these and more! Thanks soo much for sharing this sampling, and for doing such a beautiful job for my sis n her sweet growing family! It was nice to meet you yesterday as well! :-) Take care! ~Crystal--Carrie's Sister--Clark~ (09/07/08, 2:18 am)

  7. Carrie wrote: Absolutely perfect! I can't wait to see the rest of them! (09/07/08, 3:03 pm)

  8. Meighan wrote: What a beautiful moment to cherish forever! I was crying while looking through the pictures and listening to the song on the site. Amazing...simply amazing. (09/08/08, 2:41 pm)

  9. Callie wrote: Oh, the one of little F in mid-air as she makes her entrace.....amazing! (09/08/08, 2:51 pm)

  10. Jenny (sister in law!) wrote: These are so incredibly honest. I love them, brought a little tear to my eye. So wonderful (09/08/08, 8:37 pm)

  11. Wendi Riggens-Miller wrote: As a new mom myself, a photographer, and a new mom who had a photographer in the room with her during her delivery, I must say I love these! Carrie is my cousin, and I am so proud of her! Wonderful job, Summer! (09/08/08, 10:31 pm)