Intimate photos: When a birth photographer gives birth
by Melissa Willets posted in Mom Stories
Having photographed births for many years, Monet?sMonet Moutrie's work is nothing short of remarkable to behold, from images of contractions as they are happening to photographs of babies literally half-born to fresh-from-the-womb umbilical cord images.
But this time, Monet wasn?t behind the camera. Instead, she was the one giving birth.
Just a few days before welcoming her second daughter into the world, Monet photographed a client?s birth. ?I went home feeling relieved and inspired,? she wrote in a blog post on her website.
Soon it would be time to focus on her own labor, with the help of a squad of supporters, including a man she calls "the best." Monet told BabyCenter about her husband Ryan, "We're completely blessed to have each other."
I couldn't help but wonder if her day job as a birth photographer colored her experience giving birth. Like, did Monet find herself posing through contractions"
"I wanted to give birth in the daytime, because I love natural light," Monet admitted to BabyCenter. "But other than that...I didn't think AT ALL about the cameras in front of me. Unmedicated labor is such a powerful force that it demands your FULL and COMPLETE attention. I didn't even notice that [my birth photographer] Jennifer was in the room. And I definitely didn't have the strength or energy to pose."
I birthed two babies naturally myself and I agree: The pain drives you ou...
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