Jet's Story

Where to begin with this story.... I really don't have the words to describe this story to the extent it deserves. So I will just begin. Jet is a very special baby to this family. Every baby is special, but some come in times of great need. When two families need some pure joy and a genuine smile on their face. Jet's mother Caitlin lost her mother to a cancer battle January before last. Caitlin's mother was her best friend. Jet's father Logan lost his brother and grandmother last year. Both families have endured more pain in the last year than anyone should ever go through. But that's where the story begins. God knew they needed light in this time of sadness and blessed them with a beautiful healthy baby boy. I have followed and photographed this story from the pregnancy, labor and to little Jet's first days. When I decided to photograph this birth I imagined photographing a baby at the end. With Logan holding Caitlin's hand and then the baby coming into the world. As you all know life isn't always how you planned because we rarely have control over anything. Instead after hours and hours of Caitlin laboring they decided on a cesarean section. The baby was lodged in the wrong direction and even if she pushed the baby would not come without complications. So with hesitation Caitlin went along with the cesarean section. Afterwards the baby was placed under lights immediately to help with Jaundice. Needless to say when photographing births there is not a plan to follow. I just went along on the ride. Then I realized maybe I was there for other reasons as well. Maybe God had placed me in the room to sit next to Caitlin as a friend and feed her ice chips : ) Maybe I was simply there to snap the image of Logan with his mother staring at Caitlin. You see I am learning that not everything as a photographer is perfect and planned. The real moments I captured are imbedded in my mind for life and I am so grateful this family allowed me to share this time with them. Thank you, Logan & Cait            Love, Destiny