On September 19 at 4:45 am, Charles Daniel Silvey, Jr. was born at Columbia regional Hospital. Michele went into labor around midnight while hanging out downtown trying to raise motel money for the night. One of the social workers she has been working with did a Department of Social Services Hotline on the baby, but Charlie's sister has agreed to let Michele and the baby stay at her trailer until they find a place to live, so DSS has agreed to let her take the baby home. Charlie is banned from his sister's trailer park due to a disturbance of peace violation filed against him there last year.
I must say, being there for the birth of this baby was one of those moments in life that reminded me how truly blessed I am. I am blessed to be allowed into people's lives to share such intimate moments, and blessed to have such incredible experiences. I can never imagine doing anything other than this with my life.
Thursday, September 20, 2007
fresh eyes
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Jen, I like your second image best (and I also really like the shot of the Dad with his hand over his mouth). Their expressions really make the photo for me--through the first I am able to see her pain and determance to get that baby out, and his, how completely overwhelmed he feels. Great job capturing those in a high stress situation.
Best of luck on your continued work.
I have returned to these compelling photos again and again, each time feeling the dynamics and emotions that were present in the room. Everytime I see the fresh face of the baby and the mother's first kiss, I tear up. You have shown us one of the true miracles of life thru your eyes and with your gifts. Thanks you for sharing!!!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Fucking stellar Jenn. Damn.
I'm sorry I haven't visited your blog regularly, sorry for myself that I have missed seeing what you've been up to. I know I am late commenting here but I wanted to say I feel the same way about how this profession/job/artform allows us to experience lives other than our own in such intimate settings. The subjects' unspoken trust by allowing us to be present is very humbling as well as an honor. These are great images.
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