Birth is so, so beautiful. As a mama of two myself, I am in awe of what women are capable of. Birth is truly beautiful, and that’s what I capture. Of course birth isn’t easy, they call it labor for a reason. But man, is it beautiful.
Every birth is unique.
No two birth stories are alike – even if both stories are yours! Birth is unpredictable and natural and rarely follows the same pattern. I get to see what makes your birth unique and show it to you later. Moms are so focused on the task at hand (understandably) that they can miss the amazingness of birth.
That’s why I do what I do. I offer all-inclusive birth photography so my moms can relax and enjoy the birth – and then look at the pictures later to see how truly amazing it was. But hiring someone to photograph a birth is a big thing. An intimate thing. I know. It’s a big decision. So let me answer some questions many moms have.
What if you miss my birth?
The chances of that are incredibly low. My team and I take a limited number of births per month to avoid overlap. We also discuss your birth history in detail at your birth consultations and discuss when to call when you’re in labor.
What is a birth photography package?
Obviously this varies by photographer, but what I offer is:
- A one-on-one consultation so we can get to know each other before your birth.
- My services on call, 24/7 starting at the 38 week mark until baby arrives.
- Unlimited time at your birth, from active labor through 2 hours after birth.
- Digital images of your birth.
Are the photos graphic?
The photos are taken to meet your comfort level! If you want photos of everything, I’ll make sure you get them. If you’d prefer to keep things a little more covered or out of focus, I can do that too.
Will my photos end up online?
I never share photos without the express permission of my client. If you’d prefer to keep your photos all to yourself, that’s exactly what we’ll do.
Birth photography is expensive!
It is definitely an investment! I will stay at your birth for however long you’re in active labor through 2 hours after birth. I’ve been at births for 3 hours or up to 15 hours! Birth is unpredictable and I do not put a limit on the time I spend photographing your birth.
Also, these memories are so similar to your wedding. You plan and plan for your wedding day, and then it’s over in just a few hours. You have the photos to help you relive those moments! I have so many moms who tell me (after they’ve given birth) that there were so many things they forgot about, or didn’t know happened.
I don’t want a stranger in the room.
We will meet AT LEAST once before your birth, usually twice. I offer free birth consultations so you can meet me and my Associate before you hire me. It’s so important you feel comfortable with those in your birth space!
If you have any other questions at all about birth photography, book that free consultation with me! We can sit down and talk about your concerns, answer any questions, or just chat about birth photography!
