Category

Documentary

Location

Dorset

Gear

Sony A7 iii

Description

As his owner laboured throughout the night and into the early hours of the morning, Sam the dog stayed right beside her. Protective & loyal he comforted her as she rode the waves time and time again. When I arrived to document the arrival of their baby earthside later that morning, Sam continued to be a constant figure next to the birthing pool in the lounge. Watching, waiting, offering comfort and kisses when needed, he served as a giant dose of oxytocin. As we moved Mum & baby to the settee after the birth I decided to move positions to try and capture a different angle. As I sandwiched myself between the wall and the settee with very little room for manoeuvre I noticed that in the time it had taken me to move, Sam had laid his head down on the settee and was looking at the baby. I knew it would make for a beautiful photo because of the way he'd positioned himself so as quickly as I could without disturbing him I took the photo in a split second. It was only when I looked back at the image on the computer that I could see his eyes clearly for the first time. Those big, beautiful, soulful eyes of his were full of the purest love I have ever seen. They say dogs are the truest form of unconditional love, here I give you the proof.

Photographer

Sophie Bailey

Social Media

Instagram: @wildmama_birthphotography

Twitter: @wildmamaphoto

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wildmamaphotography

Website: https://www.wildmamaphotography.co.uk

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