When you’re preparing for birth, you’re probably thinking about labor positions, what to pack, who will be in the room, and maybe even your birth playlist. Photos? They usually don’t make the list. But years from now, your birth images may become some of your most important keepsakes, not because they’re perfect, but because they […]

There’s something quietly magical about the second trimester. After the uncertainty and exhaustion of those early weeks, you begin to feel like yourself again – just in a new, ever-growing way. The nausea often fades, your energy starts to return, and for the first time, pregnancy can feel less like survival and more like something […]

If you’re reading this, chances are you’re getting closer to meeting your new baby! And that is super exciting! But with all that excitement, there might be a bit of nervousness about labor, especially the transition phase. No worries, though, despite what you may have heard from friends or online – I’ve got you covered […]

What comes to mind when you think about attachment parenting? For a lot of people, they think of things like wild children, no discipline and parents generally doing whatever the kids want. After some research, I realized I loosely followed attachment parenting without even realizing it had a name! As a new parent, I intuitively […]

Dear amazing birth workers, I see you. I see the importance of what you do with each and every mother you serve. You’re so strong – fighting for your mamas in every decision as they go through the process of birthing their precious child. As you go on this beautiful journey of serving your clients, […]

Picture this: you’re at your provider’s office waiting for your first prenatal appointment. You’re feeling a mix of excitement and nerves. Then comes in your provider with a lot of info, suggestions, and decisions to be made.  It can be overwhelming, right?  That’s where informed consent comes in. Informed consent is not just a fancy […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]