In her “First Moments” photo series, 35-year-old photographer Marry Fermont from the Dutch province of Zeeland caught the emotional moment when parents meet their newborn for the first time. When a baby is delivered, everything happens both rapidly and slowly at the same time, according to Marry, who spoke to Femail. There are numerous things happening at the same moment.
Some others were visibly overcome with immense delight, while others were relieved, and some people were unable to control their emotions. Being present for such a private moment feels like a pleasure, and you forget about everything around you except for taking pictures, of course.
The photographer, who regularly posts pictures of her work on Facebook, acknowledges that she occasionally can’t help but cry. You are so engrossed in the situation that sometimes I weep myself, she said. Because of how genuine the emotion is, “This moment is more special.”
What will happen at this precise time is impossible to foretell and impossible to control. It was one of life’s most sincere moments. Mary explained that when parents first see their child, they always have entirely different reactions.
“For a mother, it is usually relief and joy, sometimes tears,” she explains. ‘For the father, it was shock and awe. Fathers also cry often, but much later than mothers. Seems like it took a while for them to really absorb: ‘I’m a father’.’
Even though it takes some time for fathers to become fully involved in it, she emphasizes that it is a memorable moment for them. After all these months, she claimed, you still feel like your baby is kicking you in the face.
There are so many various feelings present at this time, including happiness, relief, wonder, pride, love, euphoria, contentment, and a variety of smiles and tears. moments of intense joy and times of quiet. It’s wonderful all the time. Marry has been working as a photographer since 2011, when the parents who starred in the series hired her.
She claims that she was the country’s first professional birth photographer. I’ve always enjoyed taking photos. I spent a lot of time working as a tour guide abroad, and I always keep records of the groups and trips I take. Many people have urged me to do something with my images, but I’m stumped. There are already many family portrait photographers available. I chose to pursue a midwifery degree when I returned to the Netherlands, and it was at that time that the concept of documenting births first came to me. Together, those are my two favorite things.
She claims that she was the country’s first professional birth photographer. I’ve always enjoyed taking photos. I spent a lot of time working as a tour guide abroad, and I always keep records of the groups and trips I take. Many people have urged me to do something with my images, but I’m stumped. There are already many family portrait photographers available. I chose to pursue a midwifery degree when I returned to the Netherlands, and it was at that time that the concept of documenting births first came to me. Together, those are my two favorite things.
According to Marry, the most rewarding part of her job is being ‘a part of one of the most beautiful moments of her life. When parents received the photos, they were grateful. I have the most rewarding job ever,’ she said. Mary also photographed women while they were pregnant as well as infant portraits.
She is available around-the-clock and has documented home births, hospital births, cesarean deliveries, underwater births, and hypnosis in the Netherlands and Belgium. The fact that you are always called is the hardest part. Your entire life and way of living are impacted. Never leave home without a phone, abstain from alcohol, and be aware that you might need to obtain a birth certificate. But even so, it’s worthwhile.
Since having her daughter Liv in 2014, Marry has had first-hand experience that she can weigh in. Recording will be different since I now fully understand the struggles that women face and the significance of photographs. I believe that my love for my career will grow.She is available around-the-clock and has documented home births, hospital births, cesarean deliveries, underwater births, and hypnosis in the Netherlands and Belgium. The fact that you are always called is the hardest part. Your entire life and way of living are impacted. Never leave home without a phone, abstain from alcohol, and be aware that you might need to obtain a birth certificate. But even so, it’s worthwhile.
Since having her daughter Liv in 2014, Marry has had first-hand experience that she can weigh in. Recording will be different since I now fully understand the struggles that women face and the significance of photographs. I believe that my love for my career will grow.
