What to Expect
The Consultation
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Booking your birth
Pre-Birth Meeting
We'll start with a friendly consultation call or FaceTime to discuss your vision for birth photography and/or doula services, your birth wishes, and what it is like working with me. I'll share a little about myself, the packages I offer, and how I'll support you every step of the way.
Once you're ready to book, I'll send over a contract and create a flexible payment plan that works for you. You'll also complete a detailed questionnaire to help understand your birth plans and preferences.
Before the big day, we'll meet over coffee or FaceTime to dive deeper into your birth wishes and go over your questionnaire. This is a chance to connect, discuss your vision, and talk through in more depth how I'll be there for you during your birth. We'll talk about when to call me when you're in labor and what types of things you do or do not want captured.
When the time comes, I'll join you during active labor to document and support the beauty of your birth story. I'll stay up to two hours postpartum to capture those first precious moments. Within 24-48 hours, you'll receive a sneak peek of your photos, and your full gallery will be ready within 2-4 weeks.
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Your Birth Day
You are safe to let go.
You can fully relax and be yourself in your birth space. As a Birth Photographer and Birth Doula, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing countless births in their most raw and powerful forms. There’s no need to worry about how you look or whether you're staying composed—birth is an unpredictable, sometimes messy, and deeply personal journey. I'm here to support you in being fully present, embracing the primal energy of the moment, and capturing the experience exactly as it unfolds. I hold deep respect for the strength and resilience of the body, and nothing about the birth process surprises or unsettles me. You’re safe here to move, vocalize, and react to birth however feels right for you, without concern for how it looks. I am a lover of all things birth and I will be by your side to encourage you every step of the way.
Birth is one of the most transformative, sacred moments of your life—a day that will shape your heart and your story forever. It’s raw, emotional, and breathtakingly beautiful, and it deserves to be remembered with the same reverence it holds in your heart.
As your birth photographer, I will document this day with care, respect, and an eye for the intimate moments that tell your unique story. From the strength in your eyes as you bring life into the world to the tear rolling down your partner’s cheek as they see your baby for the first time—these are the fleeting, once-in-a-lifetime memories that fade too quickly in the haze of birth.
Birth will transform you.
Allow yourself to be fully present.
Hiring a birth photographer means you can focus fully on your journey, knowing every detail is being preserved. It means the first cry, the tender touch of tiny fingers, and the overwhelming love in the room will be captured forever. It means you will be able to relive this moment in time, not just in your memory but through stunning, heartfelt images that honor the beauty of what you’ve accomplished. When it's all said and done, you can melt into your bed with your baby in your arms knowing that all the memories have been carefully captured (even those you didn't even know took place while you were in labor-land.)
Let's do this!
Houston Area Birth Photographer
Doula support should always be focused on your unique journey, your choices, and your story. My role is to keep you and your partner at the heart of the experience.
As a doula, I provide education, collaboration, and gentle guidance, always holding space so that you, your partner, and your baby can take the lead. My goal is to offer emotional, educational, and psychological support throughout your journey, while also capturing powerful birth images that serve as a visual testament to how you navigated one of life’s most transformative experiences. I want you to leave your birth feeling in awe of your own strength, wisdom, and power.
No matter the type of birth you’re planning, I am here to support and document every story! Whether it’s an unmedicated water birth, a VBAC, or a planned cesarean, every family deserves skilled, compassionate, and non-judgmental support. I support families in Conroe, Montgomery, The Woodlands, Spring, Tomball, Houston, Pearland, Sugar Land, and beyond. Reach out to see if I serve your area.
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How can you support me as a doula AND a birth photographer at the same time?
I am happy to share that the majority of my clients hire me as their Birth Photographer AND Doula! I am able to seamlessly transition between both roles, providing continuous, unwavering support while capturing the raw, powerful moments of your birth. My approach is intentional and thoughtful— I take the time to document key moments while ensuring you receive the emotional and physical support you need. I don't just snap photos—I select each shot with purpose, making sure to create space for connection, encouragement, and guidance in between.
When the time comes for your baby to enter the world, your care provider will naturally take the lead, and I’ll be ready to capture that powerful first moment when you meet your little one, all while remaining fully present and engaged in supporting you. Many families prefer a smaller, more intimate birth team, and that’s where my dual expertise truly shines. By offering both doula support and birth photography, I can provide a comprehensive, holistic experience, so you never have to choose between the two.
Every one of my doula clients receives a gallery of professionally edited images, ensuring that the beauty and emotion of your birth are captured authentically with care. I’ve been trained through Birth Becomes You, in a course specifically designed to combine doula support and birth photography, allowing me to serve you with the expertise and attention you deserve.
I understand that birth is deeply emotional and personal, and I’m committed to being a calm, unobtrusive presence in your birth space. My experience allows me to fluidly navigate between providing support and stepping back when needed, always knowing when to give you the space you deserve. I am here to hold space for any shifts in your birth plans, offering reassurance and flexibility as your journey unfolds. Through both my photography and my doula support, I can help you process your experience and capture your unique birth story, no matter how it progresses. I know exactly where to position myself to respect your space while still documenting the intimate, beautiful moments that define your birth. Even in the most intense or chaotic moments, my goal is to highlight the incredible love, strength, and beauty that are always present, no matter the circumstances.
I honor the sacredness of your birth space and never take for granted the privilege of being part of your birth team.
I hold space for you.
Hiring a professional birth photographer allows you to relive the powerful, intimate moments of your birth, helping you process the experience and cherish the raw emotion and beauty that might otherwise be overlooked. A skilled photographer lets you and your partner focus on the experience while capturing the small details and significant moments that tell your unique story. These timeless images not only create lasting memories but also provide a legacy of love and strength to pass down to your child.
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I typically aim to arrive when you’re in active labor. If you have decided to have cervical exams, I usually plan to be there around 6 centimeters. If you're not being checked, I'll come once you have a steady pattern of contractions. I'll stay in communication with you throughout your labor to ensure we arrive at the right time, but the final decision is always yours—if you want me there, I’ll be there!
I will stay with you up to 2 hours postpartum to capture things like cutting of the umbilical cord, the newborn exam, babies first time breastfeeding or bottle feeding, the first cuddles, your herbal bath, etc.
A professional birth photographer always has a backup in place. If I were ever sick or faced an emergency, I would immediately contact my trusted backup photographer to ensure your birth is still documented. I would still edit and deliver your gallery to you myself!
Clear communication is essential! Reaching out to me as soon as you notice the first signs of labor helps me determine the best time to arrive at your birth space. If your baby comes quickly, don't worry—I will still be there to document the birth as it happens. A fast delivery is still an important part of your story, and I’m there to capture every moment, no matter how quickly things progress. Additionally, if anything is missed during a fast birth, I will arrive right away to capture the immediate postpartum. You will still recieve a full gallery of images and I can even come the day after to get more photos. Your story will be fully documented, no matter what!
Throughout your pregnancy, we’ll stay in close communication to ensure I’m there when you need me most. If you have a scheduled c-section, I will be there to capture your story from start to finish—I’ll arrive with you to prepare, photograph the procedure (as long as hospital policy allows), and stay with you in recovery to document those first precious moments. In the event of an emergency c-section, access to the operating room may be restricted depending on the medical team, but I will still be there to capture every moment leading up to the birth, and remain with you afterward to document the intimate moments in recovery. Your gallery will include the full story of your journey, no matter what unfolds.
I’m passionate about capturing and sharing empowering birth images that challenge the way our culture views parenthood and the birth experience. These photos have the power to inspire and reshape perceptions of birth. That said, I fully respect and honor families who prefer to keep their birth images private. During our consultation, we’ll discuss your preferences and wishes for sharing or keeping your images confidential, and I will always ensure your privacy is respected and upheld.
Of course! I would love to meet you over video call or a cup of coffee to get to know each other better. Just fill in the contact form and I will reach out right away! If you choose me as your birth photographer, we will have a pre-birth meeting as well to chat over what to expect and your birth wishes. If I am your doula, we will have two prenatal appointments.
