Photographer captures men before and after they become fathers

Waiting moments in the hospital room are harrowing and make everyone nervous. For grandparents, uncles and friends, it is already very difficult to wait for the new baby to come into the world. Now imagine for the future father!

Taking advantage of these anxious moments, Tom Oldham photographed the men waiting for their children before and after they had contact with the babies for the first time.

The photographer spent 72 hours in the hospital waiting room capturing the reactions of each new parent and their expressions of nervousness -before seeing their son- and of relief after holding him for the first time. And the result of this experience was simply incredible.

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All the photos were taken for the publicity of the new PlayStation game, God of War, which will have as its plot the relationship between a father and a son.

Of the photos, Tom said: “These portraits capture a really important moment in these men’s lives and show the enormity of becoming a father.”

Check out these heartwarming photos:

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Hector Adebambo, 32, of Bromley

“For me, being a father has come so naturally, it feels right. I have been talking to my son for nine months and now he is finally here.”

Andy West, 36, of Forest Hill

“I realized instantly that having a child will affect my life profoundly, because I will always be responsible for someone else.”

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Toan Lam, 34, from New Cross

“When my son was born, my outlook on life instantly changed and I knew I would need to be there every step of the way to see him grow. Becoming responsible for another human being is the most surreal experience. I can’t put it into words, but I hope the portraits convey the magnitude of that feeling.”

Pedro Diego Fernandez, 34, of Sydenham Hill

“The birth was much more impressive than I expected, but it felt amazing as soon as I held my healthy son and watched him open his eyes. I just want to be the best man for my wife and baby.”

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Federico Grillo, 34, of Greenwich

“After giving birth, when the adrenaline was running out, I felt that time had slowed down. I was holding my son and I felt very peaceful. I know that fatherhood will motivate me to get the best for my family.”

Tom Chappell, 35, of Hindley Green

“I think my priorities will change significantly now that I’m a father. We only had ourselves to think about before, but now everything will be considered with my daughter in mind… and rightly so.”

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