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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 know you want photographs from the very beginning of your baby’s life but aren’t sure about having a photographer actually at your birth, you have options. Birth photography and Fresh 48 photography both document a part of your baby’s arrival that goes incredibly quickly, but they’re two very different experiences. The simplest explanation? […]
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 […]
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 […]
