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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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Why I Chose to Have My Babies at Home Home birth is one of those things people tend to have strong feelings about. Tell someone you had your babies at home and you will usually get one of two reactions: they think it sounds wonderful, or they look at you like you just told them […]
If you are planning a home birth in Ocala, Florida, there is a good chance you already have a running list of things to figure out. Finding a midwife, deciding who you want at your birth, gathering supplies, thinking about where you might labor, preparing older children, and figuring out what those first few days […]
Birth photography can look deceptively simple from the outside. There are no elaborate sets to build, no perfect outfits to coordinate, and very little posing involved. A photographer arrives with a camera, quietly documents what happens, and eventually delivers a gallery of photographs from the day your baby was born. But photographing a birth well […]
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 […]
