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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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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 […]
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 […]
“Hiring a doulatog means having the best of both worlds: the unwavering physical and emotional support of a doula, paired with the skill and artistry of a birth photographer. From continuous care before, during, and after labor to capturing the intimate, once-in-a-lifetime moments of your baby’s arrival, I help you feel supported, empowered, and truly seen. As an Ocala birth photographer and certified doula, I bring knowledge, empathy, and a calming presence to your birth space while documenting the beauty and rawness of your story. The result is a birth experience that is both deeply supported and beautifully remembered.”
A maternal centered c-section is a birth experience that honors your preferences, keeps you connected to your baby, and places you at the heart of the story. As a Gainesville and Ocala birth photographer and certified doula, I have supported families through these empowering births at UF Shands, HCA North Florida, and other local hospitals. From the moment your baby is lifted into the world to the first time they are placed skin-to-skin against your chest, every detail can be remembered. Combining doula care with professional photography allows me to advocate for your wishes while capturing the emotions, beauty, and strength of your c-section birth story. You deserve to feel supported, respected, and deeply connected to your baby in the operating room.
Makayla labored with the determination of a mother who had already walked through the deepest kind of loss. At UF Shands Gainesville, the same place where she once held Cambria for the first and last time, she now worked toward meeting her rainbow baby. Each contraction pulled her closer, carrying both the weight of grief and the light of hope. And when her baby’s cry finally broke through the stillness, it was more than a birth. It was a moment where love proved it could hold both heartache and joy in the very same breath.
Kenzie’s Easter morning home water birth in Ocala was a story of redemption and unwavering faith. After walking through the deep grief of pregnancy loss, she stepped into labor with courage, prayer, and hope for the gentle arrival of her rainbow baby. In the soft glow of twinkle lights and warm water, her voice rose in prayer through every wave, asking God to guide her baby safely into her arms. Surrounded by love and protected in the sacred space of her home, Kenzie birthed her daughter into a room filled with tears, joy, and gratitude. As her doula and Ocala homebirth photographer, I was honored to witness and preserve every powerful moment, a birth story that will forever stay in my heart.
