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 […]

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.  […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]