BY CHOOSING ME TO DOCUMENT YOUR BIRTH
You want those emotional images that capture the essence of your birth. Not just the physiology, but the spiritual and empowering process of birthing your baby, and all those small in-betwixt moments.
I will capture those emotions in frame. I am there so you can never forget the most important day of your life.
So that many many years later, when your baby asks you to tell them the story of the day they were born, you can still feel what you felt on that day.
“THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO REMEMBER YOUR POWER...INHIBITIONS NOT ALLOWED”
Ina May Gaskin
Testimonials
Birth photos are the most incredible thing you can invest in. The memories of meeting my beautiful baby are just so beautiful and special. They also create such a timeline of all the different stages. I absolutely love looking back at mine and seeing the strength and courage I had when i didn’t feel like I could do it anymore. Aimee was incredible!!
Investment
Birth story
$2100
At least two in person (or FaceTime) catch ups before 37 weeks (or as many as you feel comfortable with)
On call from 37 weeks
Full coverage from 'active' labour
Up to 2 hours after baby's birth
Entire birth gallery online
Access to print store
Why hire a birth photographer?
I liken birth photography similar to getting your wedding photographed. Your wedding day is special, is an important moment in your life that you want documented so you can look back over it and remember every little detail. Why wouldn't you want the same thing for the day your babe comes earthside? This is the day that everything changes. For me, the person before each of my babies were born is PBA (pre baby Aimee) and having the instance where my world shifted on its axis is so sentimental to me! You grew this baby, you birthed this baby like a warrior, and birth photography is a testament to your incredible strength.
HOW LONG DO YOU STAY AFTER THE BIRTH?
Usually 1-2 hours depending on the birth and what has taken place. The calm after the birth is beautiful and getting those fresh moments is so special
Do you take photos of everything? even down there?!
Yes and no. Prior to the birth, at one of our many meetings, we will sit down and work out a shot list. If you want images of the baby crowning, amazing, if you don't want any shots of the birthing part but rather the small moments and emotions, that's totally a ok! I am a part of your birthing team, so your preferences and comfort is important to me.
what happens if you can't make it?
In the very unlikely, though not impossible, event that I am covering another birth or unwell, I will arrange a backup photographer. I have a list to pull from and they will capture your birth but I will still edit the gallery.
Will having a photographer there interrupt the intimacy of birth?
Nope. I have never experienced or felt as though my presences has impeded the tender loving moments between birthing people and their lovers. In fact, it's the opposite. Having someone else there to capture all those moments allows your birthing support to focus entirely on you and the babe.
Light... how do you deal?
Light is an important part of photography, and if there isn't any light I will need to make some. Usually the midwives are amazing and will shine a torch, however, if you're birthing in an entirely dark space cameras have their limitations. I always suggest having fairy lights, a diffuser or lamp on (low wattage) to help.
Do I need to tell the hospital or midwives I am having a birth photographer?
Yes, absolutely. Usually, I will pass on my details and reach out to introduce myself so we aren't meeting on the day of the birth. Birth photography is still rather new, and many medical professionals worry that having a photographer means I will get in the way. I will never get in the way, I respect the job your birth team needs to do.
Are you vaccinated?
Yes.