Birth Photography in London at St. Thomas’ Hospital
A little break in the weddings for something a bit different, birth photography in London. I shot Jess & Simon’s wedding at Blenheim Palace back in 2012. Jess recently got in touch to ask if I would be prepared to photograph the birth of their first child at St. Thomas’ hospital in London. I love it (and get the best results) when my clients trust me completely with the precious moments of their life. Give me unfettered access, and I will be able to capture the genuine emotions of any wedding or event. However, a birth is a whole extra level to a wedding, and I was so honoured and excited to be asked.
I spent the next couple of weeks chomping at the bit. I was also willing Jess to go into labour before the family holiday I had booked for two days after her due date! Thankfully, with almost a week to go I got a message to say that Jess was having steady contractions. Therefore, I prepared to make the journey down to London.
A long wait…
24 hours later I was wandering the capital waiting for updates, but it appeared the mother-to-be was in for a marathon rather than a sprint. Two nights in a hotel and lots of coffee shop visits later Jess was finally admitted. I took up residence with them in the ‘Home From Home’ birth centre at the hospital. For those that don’t know St. Thomas’, it is on the south bank of the river Thames. This means it is directly opposite the Houses of Parliament, and next to the London Eye. There were some amazing views to be had. Obviously Jess was enjoying the views through the pain (and gas and air) of labour.
After another whole day of contractions, and a couple of hours of pushing, Eliana Florence was finally born in the early hours of Friday 6th February. Mother, father and daughter are all doing well.
If you’re looking for birth photography in London, or anywhere in the UK, please get in touch.
