San Diego Birth Photographer Vuefinder Photography

5.25.12

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Hi! I’m so glad you’re here, please take a look around my blogsite!

San Diego Birth Photographer, documenting home, hospital and birth center deliveries in a very relaxed fashion. I love being the fly on the wall, and feel that being invited to witness a new life coming into the world, to experience and document a woman’s journey to becoming a mother, is the greatest honor there is! Please be sure to take a peek at my portfolio for maternity, birth stories, freshBaby and ONE family sessions!

Thanks for stopping by, I hope to talk to you soon, and can’t wait to hear about your plans!

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3.2.13

The birth of Charlie | San Diego Hospital Birth Photographer

The first phone call happened a few weeks ago – “Hi, this is Anna K.” – and of course I remembered her distinctly. I had photographed her daughter’s birth 8 years ago, and Anna was now asking me to document the arrival of their son, Charlie. How could I say no?! We arranged to meet at their house, and when Quinn opened the front door for me, I remembered the little girl from 8 years ago, the blonde hair surprised me though!

The second phone call came on Friday evening, February 1st, at 10pm, to let me know Anna’s water had broken. I wasn’t home at the time, but drove home to grab my camera gear and head over to the hospital. I joined them in their room in Labor and Delivery at about 10.50pm. There were no contractions, so Anna, Mike and Quinn started to walk the hallways for several hours to try and get labor going. Around 4.30am on the 2nd, Anna was at about 2-3cm, and the decision was made that she and Mike would try to sleep for a while and I would go home to get some rest, too. They’d call me at 7.30, the next time they would check Anna.

The third phone call came at 7.31am, and my heart almost skipped a beat when Anna informed me that she was 10cm and I should come back asap! I made it from door to door in 18 minutes, a new record for me, I think! Anna waited to start pushing until after Quinn and her in-laws had arrived, and Charlie was born 11 minutes after Dr. Silver walked in the door!

I had always hoped for a birth session where the mama reached down to help deliver her baby, and I was thrilled to bits that Dr Silver suggested it to Anna! She reached down and with Dr. Silver’s help, pulled Charlie out and up on to her belly. It was perfect!

Charlie was born on February 2nd, at 8.51am, weighing 6lbs 14oz, and measuring 19 1/2 inches. He is perfect in every way!

Anna, Mike and Quinn, thank you from the bottom of my heart for allowing me to photograph the arrival of your long awaited baby boy/little brother! And thanks for being my very first repeat client, 8 years later!

Please enjoy your sneak peek of Charlie’s birth!

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February 10, 2013 - 3:45 pm

Joe - Congratulations on Charlie! The pictures are beautiful and you all look very happy. Ruth is eager to meet her new cousin. Talk to you soon.

2.17.13

The birth of Kaleo | San Diego Birth Photographer

Adrienne emailed me back in July of 2012, when she first discovered she was pregnant and due in February 2013. I was thrilled that she was already thinking and planning so far ahead! We met to go over her birth plans, and once she checked with her OB that he was onboard with me photographing Kaleo’s birth, we reserved her estimated due date of February 20th. We kept in touch via email and the occasional phone call, and as time neared it became apparent that Kaleo was going to be a big baby! Adrienne was induced on Valentine’s Day, and I joined Rick And Adrienne around 12.15pm, a short time after her water broke.

Baby Kaleo arrived that same afternoon at 4.43pm, weighing 9lbs 4oz (the same as his big brother Kainoa), measuring 21 inches, and I think he looks just like his Mama and his big brother. His cheeks are so squishy!

Adrienne and Rick, thank you so much for having me photograph your baby boy’s arrival, I feel honored to have been part of your journey! Please enjoy your sneak peek…

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1.24.13

The birth of Alyson | San Diego Birth Photographer

Annie found me through a Navy board, she had asked if anyone knew of a birth videographer. We met, and connected right away. Her husband had just deployed and was not going to be here for their daughter’s birth. She asked specifically to have the actual delivery documented with video, and if I was able to shoot video and still throughout her labor. A few weeks before her estimated due date, December 26th, there was a sad even in her husband’s life and he was allowed to come home from deployment to make funeral arrangements for a family member. He was flown to San Diego to be with his wife, but he was supposed to leave Christmas Eve…. As the date approached and still no Baby girl, Josh asked for an extension of his leave, his request was granted and his new departure date was now 1.3.13. They tried all kinds of natural methods to encourage Baby Aly to make her debut before Daddy’s departure, but it seemed she had other plans. As January approached, he made one last attempt for another extension of leave – it was granted again – and in the early morning hours of 1.3.13, he was notified that the last date for departure was 1.8.13. Ok, things were getting serious now. By 1.6. Aly was still not here and there was talk of induction, but they decided it was not the way to go. About 3 hours after the decision was made NOT to induce, Annie was in full labor and on her way to the hospital! Josh would be here for Baby Aly’s arrival after all! I joined them at Balboa Hospital at 3.45am on 1.7.13, and Aly was born at 9.57am. Josh assisted in her birth and lifted her on to Annie’s tummy – and I caught it all on video! It was beautiful! Watching Annie throughout her labor and delivery was a powerful experience for me, and her Doula proved to be invaluable. The following morning, Josh returned to his ship to finish his deployment, and will return to his family this May.

Please take a moment to see the beautiful images from Aly’s birth, and remember to watch the video at the end of this post!