Birth Story

"Whenever and however you intend to give birth, your experience will impact your emotions, your mind, your body, and your spirit for the rest of your life." ~Ina May Gaskin~

Why hire a Birth Photographer?

Birth photographers capture the miracle of your baby's birth! From the time you are in active labor, through delivery, the very first breaths your baby will take and then those precious firsts moments when mommy and daddy get to see the precious face of their beautiful new baby! When you hire a professional photographer to capture all of the important details, this allows your birth partner to focus on what matters most and that is being there to support you! Leave the story telling up to me and I will capture the miracle of your baby's unique entrance into your family!

Packages

Birth Session $1000
Labor, delivery and first moments with baby!

- Two week schedule guarantee (one week before due date and one week after)
- I will arrive at hospital and/or home once you have reached five CM
- I will remain with you for one to two hours after baby is born.
- 30 Digital Images included with Birth Session fee.
***Additional images, albums and packages sold separately

Complete Birth Story $1600
Savings of $200 when purchasing the Birth story package.

- Maternity Session ($350 value)
Includes a one hour session either at studio or a location of your choice, maternity gown wardrobe and 5 digital images.
- Everything included in "Birth Session"
- Newborn Session ($450 value)
Includes up to 3 hour session, my entire collection of props, wraps, headbands and props, and 5 digital images.
***Additional images, albums and packages sold separately

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Questions?

When should I book my Birth Story?

- I encourage you to book as soon as possible once you are in your second trimester! I can only book so many birth session in a year so the earlier the better! I will set aside a two week period that guarantees my availability for you and your birth! One week before your due date and one week after!

What if I go into labor early?

- No worries! I will do my best to arrive for your birth even if baby comes before your two week reserved time. If I, for some reason do not make the birth, I will still come as soon as I am able and document a fresh 48 hour story for you! If for any reason I am not able to get to you in time, and miss the entire time you are in the hospital, your birth portion of your birth story will be refunded and/or if you only booked a birth session, whatever money you have paid up until that point will be refunded!

When do you arrive for the Birth, and how long will you stay?

- I will arrive at the hospital, birth center or your home as soon as you are around 5 cm dilated. I will stay with you while you are in active labor up until one to two hours after baby is born. This could be anywhere between 2 to 24 hours or more!! I will not leave you until your baby has arrived!

What can I expect once you arrive?

- Once I arrive I will start right away capturing the details of your labor. I will be as involved as you would like for me to be. I shoot with a photojournalistic style so I will capture every detail of your labor, delivery, and first moments with baby so that when you look through your album you will be able to feel the emotions and see a story of your beautiful baby's birth minus the labor pains!

Do you shoot in color or black and white?

- I shoot the labor and deliver part of your birth story in black and white. If you would like anything specific we can talk about this when we meet to discuss what you would like for your unique birth story!

How private will my pictures be?

- This is will be discussed in detail at your birth planning session! Some mommas like their images to be completely private while others don't mind if they are showcased for other mommas to see what to expect when hiring me as their Birth photographer!

When will be schedule my birth planning session?

- This will be scheduled as soon as you book!! Again I suggest booking as soon as possible once you have reached your second trimester!

- What if labor begins in the middle of night?

- I will be ready and waiting for your call! Once you reach your 36th week, I encourage you to text me after your Dr. appointments to keep me updated on how you and baby are coming along! My phone will be on alert during your scheduled two week period and as I mentioned before, if baby decides to make an arrival before your scheduled two weeks I will do my best to be there!

What if I have a C-section?

- Whether you have a planned C-section or an emergency C-section I will be in the OR room as long as I am allowed. I have had hospitals who are more than accomidating and allow me to be in the OR room from start to finish but then I have had some hospitals who do not allow me in the OR at all! I encourage you to talk with your provider and hospital ahead of time so that we can plan appropriately when the times come!