Ahh! I can’t believe I got to be in the delivery room for the birth of one of my closest friend’s baby. It was a surreal experience and so exciting to be able to experience those moments with Val, her husband Matt, and their new son Xavier. I took photos of the whole delivery process, but we will keep those special just for Val & Matt;) but I will share the images I captured immediately following his birth.

[Stay tuned also to the second half of this post for Xavier’s newborn photos!]

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The moment where Val sees her son for the first time.

Val’s parents’ reactions as she tells them that Xavier’s middle name is Joseph, after her father.

What a stunning mother you are, Val.

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And about a week or so later, I went over to their home for these photos..