Spencer William - From Another Lens

We had an amazing opportunity fall into our lap a couple of months before baby boy's due date when I found a photographer who was looking to gain more experience with birth photography. Having no experience interacting with a c-section delivery, she was especially attracted to taking us on as "clients." She got some new experience, and we got some incredible pictures at zero cost- Win Win! The pictures mostly speak for themselves. Here is the birth of Spencer William from another lens.

We began by waiting (patiently?) in pre-op to get everything and everyone ready.



Lauren, the birth photographer, was not allowed in the operating room itself, so she let Jon have her camera. He can be credited for taking the following amazing shots. We chose to have a clear drape during the surgery instead of the traditional blue curtain, so Jon could see and capture him as he was being taken out of my body.






Spencer was taken to the nursery for his bath, and the camera was returned to Lauren. The doctor and nurses were still finishing up on Mommy, so Daddy got to love on our new baby.



Mommy and baby get reunited, and all is calm (for now).

peaceful baby rests after a - so far - eventful day

Big Sister Gabi and Big Brother Ethan arrive at the hospital to meet their new baby brother. (While Ethan was very excited to meet his baby brother, he was not so excited about the birth photographer and mostly hid from her...)




Our new normal with our beautiful children: