~ This is a documentation of baby Emelia's birth ~
As a mother of four, I have a deep, deep admiration and respect for the birthing mother and the miracle of life. A birth is one of THE most important and fulfilling types of photography that I offer. These are my absolute favorite sessions. Giving birth is a very vulnerable and intimate event. It’s helpful to begin the journey along with you. I am respectful during your birth and will be as invisible as you need me to be. It is my honor to document this milestone for your family as it grows and changes.
Why hire a photographer? By having a photographer present, not only can your partner, family, & friends be more helpful to you, but they can also be more fully present in the experience itself. You as the mother often times cannot see all that is happening because you are so focused on the task at hand!! I am able to carefully document each step of the way, and create an heirloom you will treasure for a lifetime.
What is included in the package? These photo sessions cannot be booked precisely , so I am on-call for you a few weeks before and after your due date. I am with you through the whole birth and leave after the nurse has given the baby it's first check-up, weighing, measuring and taking the footprint.
When is the best time to book a birth session? I recommend booking birth sessions as soon as you have decided upon one. It will give us time to meet and go over what your birth plans are and all the details that follow. Being that I shoot a very limited amount of births in a month, it is recommended to book and secure your spot on my calendar as soon as you know you would like for me to be there.
What if I don’t want “everything” photographed? I have clients with all different comfort levels regarding their birth images. Some mothers want to see everything in their photos, others would prefer I stay by their heads and take the photos from that discreet perspective. I will honor your wishes. I DO think that most clients are happier in the end with the “see it all” approach. Birth is a miracle, and trust me you will want to relive and remember every detail years down the road. After all, these photos are for your eyes only….. and you only have to share the ones you want to.
What happens if you miss the birth? If I am given a reasonable amount of notice and called at the very beginning of labor, I will not miss it. But, quick labors DO happen and at that point you can choose what you’d like for me to do. I can photograph the postpartum time after the baby is born like I would normally and you will still owe the full amount, or you can tell me not to come at all and there will be no balance due. I do not refund retainer fees because I am making myself available to you and will live in an on-call status for several weeks at the time surrounding your birth.
Do you offer discounts for multiple bookings; maternity, newborn, family sessions? Yes, I offer a percentage off the total. Let’s chat about creating a custom package that works for you!
