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Central Oklahoma Birth and Newborn

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June 4, 2025

A new mom holds her baby in the pool at the OKC Birth Center.

Did you know that your “birth” day will actually be one of the most transformative days of your life? Maybe that sounds obvious, but it’s something I didn’t realize before I had my babies. If you’re like me and need some visuals, let me paint you a picture through my story: Imagine you’re 27. You’ve […]

May 14, 2025

A mother and father take their first look at their newborn from in the OR at OU Children's.

So let me start by saying, this blog post will probably be a little bias. 😉 If you know me, you’re going to know that I place a high value on birth photography and videography. BUT, I hope you hear me when I say – I realize birth photography is not for everyone. Your birth […]

April 27, 2025

I’ve learned a LOT about getting babies to sleep since photographing several newborns over the last 10 years or so. I’m a big believer that newborns don’t have to sleep perfectly your entire session to get great photos. But getting them to sleep is always the goal. There are 6 things I always do to […]

April 7, 2025

In those final weeks of pregnancy, it feels like the whole world is on pins and needles, just waiting to rush in and meet your baby as soon as they arrive.  But what if that’s not what you want?  What if, instead, you’re yearning for some quiet, private time with your newborn? It’s okay to […]

March 10, 2025

Are you overwhelmed with thousands of photos, from professional shots to candid cell phone photos, and struggling to decide which ones to frame or how to display them all? You’re definitely not alone in this! Many of my clients love digital files from their Oklahoma City motherhood session along with their personal cell phone pictures.  […]

January 22, 2025

By now you’ve gotten some of the fun things done in preparation for you baby’s arrival – the registry, the searching of names, the nursery colors picked out… Now it’s time to get down to the technical side of birth. You’ve probably found this blog post because you downloaded my free template: Birth Bag Checklist […]

December 10, 2024

Ready to learn all about what to expect from your birth photographer? Keep reading for a break down of what a birth photographer will do from booking to final delivery of your images! A Birth Photographer’s Role The role of a birth photographer is to document your labor, delivery and your immediate postpartum journey. Many […]

October 2, 2024

Siblings laugh during a family photography session.

Why is it that our kids do the cutest, funniest things…until we pull out the camera?  Even though I’m a photographer, my kids do the same thing. And even now as they’re getting older they’ll still stop what their doing so I can’t get a picture! The BEST photos are those filled with genuine smiles […]

September 10, 2024

Did you know that safety knowledge is just as important as artistic talent in your newborn photographer? Some photographers know more about safety than others!  As an Oklahoma City newborn photographer – I’ve seen firsthand the importance of combining the art of photography with the utmost care for our littlest subjects. One of the biggest […]

July 11, 2024

A group of photographs from a Fresh 48 session in Norman, OK

Have you ever wondered why printing through your photographer is so much more expensive than printing at Walgreens or CVS?  You’re certainly not the only one! So why does quality printing come with such a price tag? Especially when digital alternatives are a lot cheaper? Think about it like indulging in a gourmet meal versus […]