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home waterbirth

MissBMissB Registered Users Posts: 463 Major grins
edited August 29, 2009 in People
My first birth photoshoot was a home water birth.. I just wanted to show a few that weren't too graphic.. what do you think so far?

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    michswissmichswiss Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 2,235 Major grins
    edited August 26, 2009
    They are humbling. #1 is perfect.
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    tonichelletonichelle Registered Users Posts: 144 Major grins
    edited August 26, 2009
    I always love those first cries... they are hysterical because teh baby is just SO MAD and yet it's the "most joyous time" for the family
    "It's only an island if you look at it from the water."
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    thapamdthapamd Registered Users Posts: 1,722 Major grins
    edited August 26, 2009
    Beautiful shots! thumb.gif As a pediatric radiologist, these images really speak to me.
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    QarikQarik Registered Users Posts: 4,959 Major grins
    edited August 26, 2009
    thanks for desaturatinging that 1st shot hehethumb.gif
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    bdcolenbdcolen Registered Users Posts: 3,804 Major grins
    edited August 26, 2009
    MissB wrote:
    My first birth photoshoot was a home water birth.. I just wanted to show a few that weren't too graphic.. what do you think so far?

    Very nicely done - especially the first image. clap.gif
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    Tim KamppinenTim Kamppinen Registered Users Posts: 816 Major grins
    edited August 26, 2009
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    whiteaglewhiteagle Registered Users Posts: 70 Big grins
    edited August 26, 2009
    3 is my favorite as well. I love the softness of the blanket with the harshness of the baby's face.
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    NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited August 26, 2009
    Some serious PJ work here! Respect! thumb.gif
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    MissBMissB Registered Users Posts: 463 Major grins
    edited August 26, 2009
    thank you for the wonderful feedback everyone!
    Baby number 4: BUNDLEBOO
    Newest baby: R.Gonzalez PHOTOGRAPHY or HERE
    My rambling addiction: Crunchy Monkeys
    facebook fan page: R.Gonzalez photography
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    bendruckerphotobendruckerphoto Registered Users Posts: 579 Major grins
    edited August 26, 2009
    3 is great. I think black and white for all of these is a good idea. The color takes away from the image.
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    MissBMissB Registered Users Posts: 463 Major grins
    edited August 26, 2009
    3 is great. I think black and white for all of these is a good idea. The color takes away from the image.

    done :) here are a few more from that shoot. This family had 6 children already.. the whole family was involved with the birth of this new baby.
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    Baby number 4: BUNDLEBOO
    Newest baby: R.Gonzalez PHOTOGRAPHY or HERE
    My rambling addiction: Crunchy Monkeys
    facebook fan page: R.Gonzalez photography
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    ElaineElaine Registered Users Posts: 3,532 Major grins
    edited August 26, 2009
    Really wonderful series!!! clap.gif
    Elaine

    Comments and constructive critique always welcome!

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    sweet carolinesweet caroline Registered Users Posts: 1,589 Major grins
    edited August 26, 2009
    I LOVE this work. Well done.
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    GoofBcktGoofBckt Registered Users Posts: 481 Major grins
    edited August 26, 2009
    These are amazing! Wow! thumb.gif
    MissB wrote:
    done :) here are a few more from that shoot. This family had 6 children already.. the whole family was involved with the birth of this new baby.
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    Wil DavisWil Davis Registered Users Posts: 1,692 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2009
    Brilliant! Masterful series; what a nice job! I think in #3 & 4 the expressions are priceless, and #1 is a masterpiece all on its own!

    Great pics thanks for sharing!

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    FlutistFlutist Registered Users Posts: 704 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2009
    Being able to have a home water birth is such a gift, so happy they were able to have it memorialized in photos! Wonderful captures
    ~Shannon~

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    heatherfeatherheatherfeather Registered Users Posts: 2,738 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2009
    I think I have come back to this thread 5 times.... makes me remember what it was like myself.

    REALLY great work.

    (7 kids is a lot! She is wonderwoman for sure!)
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    The Curious CamelThe Curious Camel Registered Users Posts: 943 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2009
    MissB]My first birth photoshoot was a home water birth.. I just wanted to show a few that weren't too graphic.. what do you think so far?

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    These are amazing images. I have never seen anything like it. Wonderful work.

    Your second set is lovely also with the expressions from the little ones.

    peace, gail
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    MissBMissB Registered Users Posts: 463 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2009
    It was surreal to be there.. she was a pro at it. The atomsphere was amazingly relaxed with kids everywhere.. I had to pack up My 3 and I worried that I wouldn't be able to get the job done for her... but it all worked out... I carried my youngest on my back the entire photoshoot.. which was a short 2 hours.. go super mama!! The oldest son cut the umbilical cord :) Kudos to this family... they did all the work :) but just the same..thank you so much for your kind words.. it really means A LOT!!iloveyou.gif
    Baby number 4: BUNDLEBOO
    Newest baby: R.Gonzalez PHOTOGRAPHY or HERE
    My rambling addiction: Crunchy Monkeys
    facebook fan page: R.Gonzalez photography
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    FlutistFlutist Registered Users Posts: 704 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2009
    MissB wrote:
    It was surreal to be there.. she was a pro at it. The atomsphere was amazingly relaxed with kids everywhere.. I had to pack up My 3 and I worried that I wouldn't be able to get the job done for her... but it all worked out... I carried my youngest on my back the entire photoshoot.. which was a short 2 hours.. go super mama!! The oldest son cut the umbilical cord :) Kudos to this family... they did all the work :) but just the same..thank you so much for your kind words.. it really means A LOT!!iloveyou.gif


    Do I know you from TBW?
    ~Shannon~

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    MissBMissB Registered Users Posts: 463 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2009
    Flutist wrote:
    Do I know you from TBW?

    Haha :) probably.. i haven't been there in a while.. but Bundleboo are my carriers. Small world huh :)
    Baby number 4: BUNDLEBOO
    Newest baby: R.Gonzalez PHOTOGRAPHY or HERE
    My rambling addiction: Crunchy Monkeys
    facebook fan page: R.Gonzalez photography
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    lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2009
    MissB wrote:
    It was surreal to be there.. she was a pro at it. The atomsphere was amazingly relaxed with kids everywhere.. I had to pack up My 3 and I worried that I wouldn't be able to get the job done for her... but it all worked out... I carried my youngest on my back the entire photoshoot.. which was a short 2 hours.. go super mama!! The oldest son cut the umbilical cord :) Kudos to this family... they did all the work :) but just the same..thank you so much for your kind words.. it really means A LOT!!iloveyou.gif

    Holy smokes woman!
    You outdid yourselfthumb.gif .

    She sounds like supermom but then again, you were there with your three little ones and one of them strapped to you while you took your outstanding fotos--so that's two superwomen in my opinion--way to go!
    Liz A.
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    MissBMissB Registered Users Posts: 463 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2009
    Holy smokes woman!
    You outdid yourselfthumb.gif .

    She sounds like supermom but then again, you were there with your three little ones and one of them strapped to you while you took your outstanding fotos--so that's two superwomen in my opinion--way to go!

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    haha.. thank you :)
    Baby number 4: BUNDLEBOO
    Newest baby: R.Gonzalez PHOTOGRAPHY or HERE
    My rambling addiction: Crunchy Monkeys
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    FlutistFlutist Registered Users Posts: 704 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2009
    MissB wrote:
    Haha :) probably.. i haven't been there in a while.. but Bundleboo are my carriers. Small world huh :)


    well I'm flutist over there too....:D
    I take many of my photos with one of my kiddos on my back
    ~Shannon~

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    adbsgicomadbsgicom Registered Users Posts: 3,615 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2009
    Whole series is wonderful. Loved the first one most. The little girl in the second is precious and quite the ham!! MissB, you must have a back of pure titanium! 2 hours, camera and child...bowdown.gif
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    MissBMissB Registered Users Posts: 463 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2009
    Flutist wrote:
    well I'm flutist over there too....:D
    I take many of my photos with one of my kiddos on my back

    Sometimes its the only way to do it... but im sure as another babywearing advoctate you know... we simply wear them because we love them .. :) Anyway, I'll save TBW speech for TBW mwink.gif
    Baby number 4: BUNDLEBOO
    Newest baby: R.Gonzalez PHOTOGRAPHY or HERE
    My rambling addiction: Crunchy Monkeys
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    FlutistFlutist Registered Users Posts: 704 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2009
    MissB wrote:
    Sometimes its the only way to do it... but im sure as another babywearing advoctate you know... we simply wear them because we love them .. :) Anyway, I'll save TBW speech for TBW mwink.gif


    as appropriate over there. :D
    ~Shannon~

    Canon 50D, Rebel XTi,Canon 24-105L, Canon 50mm 1.8, Tamron 28-75 2.8, 430EX
    www.sbrownphotography.smugmug.com
    my real job
    looking for someone to photograph my wedding 8/11
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    Photog4ChristPhotog4Christ Registered Users Posts: 716 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2009
    Rebekah: You totally ROCKED this!!!! The B & W is what does it! thumb.gif

    And.... umm..... I have to admit that I have no idea what a water birth is, so I'm off to Google it. ne_nau.gif
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    MoxMox Registered Users Posts: 313 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2009
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    MissBMissB Registered Users Posts: 463 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2009
    I never know when to use B&W... im finding when its more candid PJ stuff the black and white usually works best. Whats everyone elses opinion? Plus there were a lot of distracting colors and textures involved in this shoot.
    Baby number 4: BUNDLEBOO
    Newest baby: R.Gonzalez PHOTOGRAPHY or HERE
    My rambling addiction: Crunchy Monkeys
    facebook fan page: R.Gonzalez photography
    :ivar
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