Next Steps
01.
Make an Appointment
Fill out the quick contact form on this reservation page. I’ll be in touch within 24 hours.
02.
Get to know me
We’ll have a meeting to get to know each other and to go over all of the details. I’m always available by phone, text, or email for more info.
03.
Contract & Payment
Once all the details are confirmed, you’ll sign a contract and pay a non-refundable deposit. This applies to final balance.
04.
Gallery Delivery
Three weeks after the birth, you’ll receive an online gallery with all your photos and the possibility to order prints, albums, and more.
FAQ
How does birth photography work?
Birth photography is different from other types of photography. Births can happen at any time, which means I am on call for you, 24/7, starting at 38 weeks. When you go into labor, you call me up and I come to your chosen birth place to photograph your birth.
Do I have to have “graphic” photos?
The photos that I take are guided by your personal preference. I have had mothers who wanted to see the raw birth of their child and mothers who wanted everything to be kept above the belt. What are you comfortable with, and what images do you want to have? It is really your call.
How far do you travel? Do you do hospital and home births?
I want to make sure that I can be at your birth, so I try not to book births farther than 1 hour from my home to ensure that I have time to arrive at your birth. I ask that clients give me a two-hour window to arrive, which is why communication is so, so important. This means that I am available within a 1-hour drive of my business address. I am available for any type of birth at any location: hospitals, homes, birth centers, etc.
Should I tell my doctor about you? What if I have a C-section?
Yes, telling your provider that you plan to have a birth photographer present gives them the opportunity to be prepared and to be comfortable with me there. If you are having a c-section, scheduled or otherwise, finding out from your provider whether I will be able to be in the OR can allow us to plan for your session. And yes! You can still have wonderful birth photos even when you are having a c-section.
What are my payment options?
A deposit is due at booking in order to secure your place on my calendar, and after that you can make payments however works best for you until the balance is due at 37 weeks gestation. Automatic payment plans are available.
How many images can I expect? Are they B&W or color?
I deliver anywhere from 80-150 fully edited digital images of your birth. Most of the photos will be in B&W, with some color photos included. These images are released to you to share with friends and family, and to use for products, such as albums and canvases which I can also provide.