Getting invited into the operating theatre to shoot a birth is a BIG deal. Specially here in the UAE, where birth photography is still a small, but growing, genre of photography. I'm blessed to say I've shot inside several operating theatres around the country, both in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and I look forward to shooting many more!

Donne and Wayne welcomed their beautiful baby boy, Luke, into the world in Abu Dhabi, the place they chose to call home. Donne worked really hard to get permission for me to get into the operating theatre, and I eventually did! The only condition the hospital placed on us, is not to share any photos from inside the operating theatre, so unfortunately, I will not be able to show you that part, however, here are some shots from right before and right after :)

Donne and Wayne, thank you so much for trusting me with covering Luke's birth. I hope I did it the justice it deserves, and can't wait to see you three again soon!

You know how they say the cure for anything is salt water, be it sweat or tears or the sea? I believe that whole heartedly. I often find myself going to the sea for a bit of alone time, and I always walk away feeling extremely relaxed and rejuvenated. There is something quite magical about the sea, it's one of my absolute favorite spots to be, and right up there for as one of my favorite spots for maternity photoshoots.

The backdrop is simple, there is not much distraction, which draws the perfect attention to the expecting couple and that big, round, gorgeous bump! For this particular session, I drove up to Abu Dhabi to meet Kristina and Dewey. We split the session into two parts, and we shot first in their apartment, then made our way downstairs to the ocean. Kristina and Dewey are blessed to be living really close to the ocean, so it was a wonderful walk for the three (actually four!) of us together!

Kristina and Dewey, by now you know how much love I have for the both of you. Thank you so much for inviting me into your life and for trusting me with your family's most important milestones.