A birth story is the photographic tale of your labor and delivery experience. From contractions and ice chips to snuggling with your new baby bug in your arms, each birth story is beautifully and tastefully captured on black and white, crisp, grainy, gorgeous film.
Like many important and impactful events in life, the birth of your child is a whirlwind of people, moments, and emotions. Having me there to capture this life-changing event allows you to focus on you, baby, and family without stress or worry over a detail being forgotten or a photo opportunity being missed.
Unlike a typical portrait session, there is no direction on my part while taking photos. I simply observe and photograph the story surrounding you, from details of the room you are staying in to your husband’s hand grasping your shoulder in reassurance. I am careful to photograph from angles that are pleasing and flattering as well as tasteful and modest in composition and content. (If your child won’t want to see it at age ten, I don’t photograph it now. Simple!)
I’ll keep tabs on you and baby’s progress during the weeks leading up to the big day — when baby is ready, I am, too! After the ‘It’s time!’ call or text message, I’ll meet you at the hospital and begin working to capture your most joyous of days. Most nurses and doctors think it’s a great idea to have a photographer present, and appreciate a heads-up from you before the birth about my presence. Although I am superb at being inconspicuous and staying out of the way, they try their best to give me opportunities to get the best photographic angle as each chapter of your story unfolds.
To ensure I don’t have deliveries overlapping, I book only two birth stories a month. Your deposit of the $325 session fee ensures that I will drop everything and anything to be at the birth of your baby. I’ll stay as long as it takes to capture your very first family portraits with the newest little one. (5 a.m.? 17 hour delivery? Emergency C-section? I’m there, regardless.)
Two weeks following the birth of your child we’ll sit down in the comfort of your home, my home or wherever you prefer, to laugh and cry over your perfect birth story. A variety of products from disks to albums or just plain prints are priced from $15. If you already know you’ll want every single image to share, cry over and have at your whim, you can pre-purchase the birth story image disk for a savings of $200.
I know choosing which prints to put where, and which 8X10 to send to Grandma can be stressful, but no need to worry! I’ll help you choose the prints and products that will fit perfectly in your home as well as which will make wonderful gifts. After your initial order your images will be available online for your, your family, and your friends viewing pleasure! Please contact me for a full list of print pricing and products.
I can’t wait to meet you and baby bug and to photograph your perfect and life changing event!
Contact me to discuss your birth story details.
