Birth : (warning lots of boob)

[paigew]

Was the hospital cool with it?

I'm going to say no. I was not allowed in the operating room or even allowed to walk down the hallway with them to the operating room. I was not allowed in the nursery (all up until mom was with baby were shot through glass). And I was not allowed to photograph any 'procedure'. I had security called on me first thing in the morning . There were several shots on my shot list I was unable to get... But hey! I got what I could

 

[runnah]

Was the hospital cool with it?

I'm going to say no. I was not allowed in the operating room or even allowed to walk down the hallway with them to the operating room. I was not allowed in the nursery (all up until mom was with baby were shot through glass). And I was not allowed to photograph any 'procedure'. I had security called on me first thing in the morning . There were several shots on my shot list I was unable to get... But hey! I got what I could

That's what I always wondered. It's not the most photo friendly place.

 

[CMfromIL]

That's what I always wondered. It's not the most photo friendly place.

There are some legal implications, even if the patient is wanting them done. Particularly if any other patients are in the frame (say a double room). It could become a HIPPA problem, and for hospitals that can mean serious fines. We are talking upwards of tens of thousands of dollars. It's not just some hospital admin with their panties in a bunch. It could mean real problems.

Back to the photos though...I thought they were tastefully done, and if the client is pleased then all the better. As a father of 3, it was a wonderful experience but not one I'd like to revisit in photos.

 

[Woodsman]

Wonderful, what a great record to have. Nicely done

 

[wyogirl]

two of my favorite pics that my mom took at my son's birth was of the clock at the time of his arrival and at the scale when he was being weighed. These two things were moments where I was focused doing something else and now I can look back and see them. I didn't want any "crowning" pics but I did want the whole experience captured. I just wish I would have hired someone to photograph for us.

 

[jowensphoto]

I wish I'd done this, I remember nothing about giving birth. I think that's why most women do it.