maternity, birth
& newborn
Being entrusted to witness and preserve the sacred journey of motherhood, from the radiant glow of pregnancy to the first breath of a new life, fills my heart with a unique and profound joy
It may seem that it's just photographing giving birth but there's so much more! With my experience in my diverse set of lighting and composition, there's the importance of having the right great and understanding lighting. In most home and hospital births, lighting is always low, this is used in order to make a calm birthing place. In addition, my shutter is so quiet that there won't be loud clicking of the camera so there are no distractions. I do not use flash.
As your birth photographer, I arrive when you are in active labor (5-6 centimeters or when you call your midwife). I remain as long as you are in labor and up to 90 minutes postpartum or after the baby’s exam.
What is Birth Photography?
pricing & packages
$3,500
$1,300
INCLUDES:
INCLUDES:
Maternity Session (within 2 Hours from Sacramento County)
Birth Session (on call from 38 weeks until baby's born. I don't take on any weddings/sessions during this time)
Fresh 48 Session (in hospital) or Lifestyle Newborn at Home or Private Studio (within 2 hours from Sacramento County)
25+ Digital Images per Session
Maternity Session(within 2 Hours from Sacramento County)
Fresh 48 at Hospital or Lifestyle Newborn at Home or Private Studio (within 2 Hours from Sacramento County)
25+ Digial Images per Session
Does Not include Birth
travel fee & studio fee not included.
A 35% non-refundable retainer is required. In the event that I miss your birth, you are guaranteed to walk away with something: a maternity session or Fresh 48. The final balance isn't due until my services have been completed; after the baby is born.
Areas I Service
Placer County
El Dorado County
Sacramento County
Yuba County
Sutter County
AT HOME BIRTHS
California Birth Center in Rocklin
Yuba County Adventist Health and Rideout
Sutter Roseville Medical Center Birth Center
Kaiser Roseville Women and Children’s Center
HOSPITAL BIRTHS
The Photography Birthing Process
1
Let's Connect
I would love to get to know you and your partner. My best work is always done when I meet you guys, building that trust and relationship. Plus you'll get the opportunity to ask as many questions to help you both feel even more comfortable. Not only is it great for you to see exactly who is going to show up when you are in labor but it also gives me the opportunity to get to know you guys better.
Schedules can be a bit crazy busy, I am available through online chat or over the phone.
2
Reserve Your Date
A non-refundable deposit is required to secure those dates.
But don’t worry – If you are one of the rare few who have their babies before 38 weeks, I’ll still come if I’m not at another birth. Your final balance isn't due until the baby comes.
3
Write about the birth day.
It's Your Birth Day!
lets connect!
FAQs
The deposit to hold your spot is always non-refundable, and applies to your total balance. Because birth is very unpredictable, partial refunds are only given if the birth was missed at due to fault of my own. Examples would be: I didn’t answer my phone, I couldn’t make it nor could I find a replacement. Partial refunds are not given if: I miss your birth because it escalated quickly, if your birth didn’t turn out the way you thought it would, if you had to transfer to the hospital, etc.
6. What should I wear?
5. What is your travel distance?
4. When do you arrive?
3. Do you share every birth on social media?
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7. Do you use flash?
8. Will you take pictures of my vagina?
9. When do I call you?
Giirrl, I am so sorry! I can only imagine how tiring it must be! But, you won’t have to worry about extra fees piling up the longer I’m with you. My fees are flat rate fees no matter what! If you happen to have a longer labor, I may step out for breaks or join your birth team out for dinner. But don’t you worry, I got you! I have been at births as short as 4 hours and and as long as 40+ hours!
6. What should I wear?
5. What is your travel distance?
4. When do you arrive?
3. Do you share every birth on social media?
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7. Do you use flash?
8. Will you take pictures of my vagina?
9. When do I call you?
I absolutely love it when clients allow me to share some of their amazing birth images on my Facebook and Instagram! Being an artist, anytime I create great work I want to show it off! Sharing your images also allows other potential clients to see my work and judge whether or not I am good for their team. That being said, I 100% respect each and every family’s desire to keep certain images private. This is something that is always discussed when we meet and I always triple check with my clients after they receive their images! I won’t share anything until I have a “Yes, you can share those images” from you.
6. What should I wear?
5. What is your travel distance?
4. When do you arrive?
3. Do you share every birth on social media?
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7. Do you use flash?
8. Will you take pictures of my vagina?
9. When do I call you?
I prefer to arrive at your birthing location when you are in active labor… and because active labor looks different for everyone, the time that I leave varies greatly. If you are planning a natural home birth, I don’t typically go by your number of dilation alone since most Mom’s don’t always get checked. I do go by your history, how frequent your contractions are, how strong they are, and what the rest of your birth team is doing. If you are birthing at a location other than your house, I may meet you at there. All of these things will be discussed during our first meeting and/or through text when you are having signs labor is near.
9. When do I call you?
8. Will you take pictures of my vagina?
7. Do you use flash?
6. What should I wear?
5. What is your travel distance?
4. When do you arrive?
3. Do you share every birth on social media?
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Due to high demand, I am only traveling within a 30 minute window of my home in Yuba County. If you would like to hire me but are unsure of the distance, please make sure to send me your address in the inquiry form.
9. When do I call you?
8. Will you take pictures of my vagina?
7. Do you use flash?
6. What should I wear?
5. What is your travel distance?
4. When do you arrive?
3. Do you share every birth on social media?
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Q
Since I am strictly a documentary photographer, I don’t like to direct in any way or change anything about the environment. However, I have been asked this question enough times that I should probably list it here in the FAQ! If you know hands down you want to share your beautiful images with the world, I highly suggest wearing a bra of some type, or even a long dress/skirt if you are modest. For the Dads… pay attention to what shirt you’re wearing that day. Large print, logos, or the shirts with phrases/puns on them may not be what you want in your photos. I always say, if you want to play it safe, just go with solids!
9. When do I call you?
8. Will you take pictures of my vagina?
7. Do you use flash?
6. What should I wear?
5. What is your travel distance?
4. When do you arrive?
3. Do you share every birth on social media?
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The short answer is no! The long answer is, it depends. I want to show your story in my photos, that means if you wanted the room to be dark while you were laboring, then my photos will be dark. If I find that I can’t do my job due to the lack of light, I will try to speak to others about turning on a light in a nearby room to spill some light into your birth area. If there just isn’t another way, I will resort to using flash. If I need to use flash though, don’t be alarmed! I will point it towards the ceiling or wall and you probably won’t even notice it.
9. When do I call you?
8. Will you take pictures of my vagina?
7. Do you use flash?
6. What should I wear?
5. What is your travel distance?
4. When do you arrive?
3. Do you share every birth on social media?
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Only if you want me to! During our in-person consultation we will talk about these things and discuss what you are comfortable with showing in your photos. If you don’t want any crowning/emerging/baby’s-head-coming-out shots, I can adjust where I am standing and get at the right angle to where it’s covered. Keep in mind: These photos are for YOU, not for me. I take my role seriously in what I share on my website and social media – all the photographs you see have been approved by the family. So, if you want all-the-photos, you can have them!
9. When do I call you?
8. Will you take pictures of my vagina?
7. Do you use flash?
6. What should I wear?
5. What is your travel distance?
4. When do you arrive?
3. Do you share every birth on social media?
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As your estimated due date approaches, you will experience different signs that your body is preparing for labor. I would love to receive text message updates as things start happening so I can prepare the best that I can. If your water breaks and contractions start, call me! If you have the midwife coming over or you are heading to your place of birth, call me! Giving me all the information you will only increase the odds of me making it in time. Keep in mind: I may not always be able to leave last minute without having some preparation. I could be at a shoot, traveling for work or even at another birth! An early heads up is always appreciated.
9. When do I call you?
8. Will you take pictures of my vagina?
7. Do you use flash?
6. What should I wear?
5. What is your travel distance?
4. When do you arrive?
3. Do you share every birth on social media?
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