A deeply human experience.
Birth is raw, transformative, tender, unpredictable, and profoundly worthy of remembrance.
I document birth quietly and intuitively, preserving both the intensity and softness of the journey while honoring the space, people, and emotions surrounding it.
Whether your story unfolds at home, in a hospital, or in a birth center, my role is to create images that allow you to return to the experience honestly for years to come.
A grounded presence inside the birth space.
When families invite me into their births, they are inviting me into one of the most vulnerable experiences of their lives.
My presence in the birth space is calm, unobtrusive, and deeply respectful of what is unfolding. After more than a decade of documenting birth, I understand how to move with the rhythm of the room—offering quiet support while preserving the story as it naturally unfolds.
Whether working alongside doulas, midwives, nurses, or physicians, I approach every birth with tenderness, respect, and trust.
"As my memory fades, having these to look back on is amazing. I didn't realize how much I'd cherish these."
— Meghan
The Moments You Don’t Get Back
Birth is transformative, and memory during labor is often fleeting.
Many parents remember pieces of the experience, a hand squeeze, a first cry, the look on their partner’s face, but so much disappears into the intensity of the moment.
These photographs preserve the moments you were too immersed to see: your strength, the support surrounding you, your baby's first moments earthside, and the emotion woven through it all.
Years from now, they become more than photographs.
They become part of your family's history.
The Experience
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Connection
We begin with a conversation about your family, your hopes for birth, and the moments that matter most to you. Once you've decided to move forward, your birth window is reserved and we begin preparing for the journey ahead.
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Preparation
Throughout your pregnancy, I remain a steady resource as plans evolve and questions arise. As your due date approaches, we reconnect to discuss your birth plans and prepare for the weeks ahead.
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On-Call Support
Beginning at 38 weeks, I remain on call for your birth, ready whenever labor unfolds, whether it begins quietly in the middle of the night or unexpectedly shifts course.
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Birth Coverage
I join you during active labor and remain through the first tender hours after birth, documenting honestly and intuitively while honoring the rhythm of the room.
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Gallery Delivery
Your photographs are thoughtfully hand-edited and delivered in a private online gallery, preserving the emotions, connections, and fleeting moments that deserve to be remembered.
Investment
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Investment begin at $2,950.
These photographs become part of your family’s history, held with care long after birth has passed.
The Experience
Each collection is built around honest, documentary storytelling and includes on-call birth coverage, professional editing, and imagery created for lasting preservation.
For families who wish to preserve even more of their story, additional collections may include birth films, postpartum storytelling, and heirloom artwork.
Payment plans available.
Birth FAQ
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Most families book during the second trimester to ensure availability. Because birth photography requires being on call around your due date, I accept a limited number of births each month. Booking early helps guarantee a place on my calendar and gives us time to connect before your baby's arrival.
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Birth moves quickly, and many of the most meaningful moments happen while you're fully immersed in the experience. Birth photography allows you to return to moments you may not remember, witness the strength you embodied, and see the love, support, and connection that surrounded your baby's arrival.
Many parents tell me they remember parts of their birth story differently after seeing their images. These photographs become a way to preserve not only what happened, but how it felt.
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You'll keep me updated as labor begins and progresses, and I'll help guide communication along the way. I typically join you once active labor is established, while there is still enough time to document the story as it naturally unfolds.
My goal is to document the full experience, not just the moment of birth, but the anticipation, support, strength, and connection that lead up to it.
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Birth is unpredictable, and communication is key. I encourage clients to update me early, even if labor still feels manageable. While no birth photographer can guarantee arrival for precipitous births, I do everything possible to be there once I'm called in.
The earlier I know labor may be beginning, the better positioned I am to respond quickly if things progress faster than expected.
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Your birth story is still deeply worthy of being documented.
I have photographed many cesarean births and am comfortable working within operating room environments while remaining respectful of the medical team and sterile field. These stories often hold some of the most emotional moments: the anticipation, the first cry, the first meeting, the quiet connection afterward, and the transition into recovery and parenthood.
Whether your birth unfolds exactly as planned or takes an unexpected turn, your story matters.
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In the unlikely event that circumstances beyond my control prevent me from attending your birth, I will communicate with you immediately and follow the contingency plan outlined in your contract.
Because birth photography is an on-call service, I maintain relationships with trusted birth photographers who may be available for backup coverage if an emergency arises. Every reasonable effort will be made to ensure your birth story is documented.
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In most cases, yes. Hospital policies vary by provider, facility, and situation, but birth photography is generally welcomed when it does not interfere with patient care or medical procedures.
I work respectfully within the birth environment and follow the guidance of your medical team at all times. If restrictions arise during labor or surgery, I adapt accordingly and prioritize the safety and care of both pregnant person and baby.
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My primary role is to document your birth with honesty, artistry, and care, but after more than 14 years of attending births, I've learned that meaningful support and beautiful storytelling naturally go hand in hand.
Every family I serve receives my calm, attentive presence throughout active labor and birth. I work seamlessly alongside your partner and birth team, anticipating moments, preserving the rhythm of the space, and helping you remain present in your experience.
For families who choose a collection that includes integrated labor support, I also provide continuous physical and emotional support throughout active labor. This may include comfort measures, encouragement, partner support, suggestions for movement and positioning, and recognizing when a reassuring hand, quiet encouragement, or simply holding space is what's needed most.
My goal is simple: that you never have to choose between feeling deeply supported and having your story beautifully preserved.
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Your comfort matters. Birth photography does not have to mean graphic imagery.
I document with care and intention, and we'll discuss your preferences beforehand so I understand what feels meaningful and respectful to you. Some families want every detail documented, while others prefer a more modest and emotion-focused approach. Your gallery will reflect your comfort level and vision.
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Your full gallery is carefully edited and delivered within the timeframe outlined in your contract, typically 8-12 weeks, depending on the collection chosen. Rather than focusing on a specific number of images, I prioritize documenting the story fully and intentionally from beginning to end, preserving the moments that matter most.
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I serve families throughout the Central Coast, including San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Ojai, generally within 1–2 hours of Santa Barbara. I've also traveled internationally for births, including Mexico. If you're outside this range, reach out anyway; travel can sometimes be arranged.
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Absolutely. Fresh 48 sessions are part of my Arrival offerings and are a beautiful option for families who want to preserve the first hours after birth without having labor documented.
These sessions take place within the first 24–48 hours after your baby's arrival, whether in the hospital, birth center, or your home. They focus on those first quiet moments together, tiny details, first introductions, and the beginning of your family's newest chapter.
If you're unsure whether birth photography or a Fresh 48 session is the better fit, I'm always happy to help you decide based on your hopes for documenting this season.Item description