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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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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 […]
