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For the mothers, the birth workers, and the sentimental souls.
Whether you are preparing for birth, searching for a birth photographer or doula, planning a maternity or newborn session, or simply here because you love a story worth remembering, this space was created for you. Here you will find honest birth stories, thoughtful education, gentle guidance, photography inspiration, and pieces of my own life behind the lens.
My hope is that these words help you feel more prepared, more understood, and a little less alone as you step into whatever season of motherhood is waiting for you. Stay awhile, read something that speaks to your heart, and come back whenever you need a reminder of how meaningful these ordinary, fleeting days truly are.
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When you start looking for a photographer, one of the first things you will probably compare is price. That makes sense. Every family has a budget, and photography is something you have to intentionally make room for. If you find one photographer charging $350 and another charging $750 for what appears to be the same […]
If you are asking whether you really need maternity photos, the honest answer is no. There are plenty of things you actually need while preparing for a baby. A car seat. Somewhere for them to sleep. An unreasonable number of tiny diapers. Maternity photos probably are not going to make that list. But I think […]
One of the first questions I hear when someone starts thinking about maternity photos is, “When should I actually schedule them?” For most mothers, I recommend planning your maternity session for somewhere around 28 to 32 weeks of pregnancy. By this point, your belly is usually beautifully defined and photographs well, but you are hopefully […]
If you’ve started looking into documenting your birth, you’ve probably noticed there are more options than ever before. Some photographers offer birth photography, others offer birth films, and many families find themselves wondering if they should choose one or invest in both. It’s a great question, especially when you’re preparing for a new baby and […]
If you’re here, chances are you’ve spent the last few nights Googling everything from “Do I really need a doula?” to “When should I book my birth photographer?” Pregnancy has a funny way of sending us down rabbit holes, and before you know it you’ve opened twenty tabs and somehow ended up reading about birth […]
Hiring a birth photographer is very different from hiring someone for family photos, senior portraits, or even a wedding. Birth does not follow a timeline, and there are no second chances if an important moment is missed. You cannot recreate the first time your baby is placed on your chest, the look on your partner’s […]
Birth photography is not cheap. I am not going to sugarcoat that, and I am not going to spend the next twenty paragraphs trying to explain why I charge what I do. There are plenty of blogs that will break down the cost of camera gear, insurance, editing, being on call, missed holidays, childcare, backup […]
What It’s Really Like Being On Call as a Birth Photographer When people learn that I’m a birth photographer, one of the first questions they ask is, “What happens if someone goes into labor in the middle of the night?” It’s a fair question because birth photography is unlike any other type of photography. You […]
Is Birth Photography Worth It? What Expecting Parents Should Know If you’ve been researching birth photography, you’ve probably asked yourself the same question nearly every family asks at some point. Is birth photography really worth it? It’s a fair question. Birth photography is different from maternity, newborn, or family photography. You’re inviting someone into one […]
When Should I Book My Birth Photographer? One of the questions I’m asked most often is, “When should we book our birth photographer?” The answer usually surprises people. There really isn’t such a thing as booking too early. In fact, I’ve had families reserve their spot while they were trying to conceive. Others reach out […]
