It is always such an honor to be invited into a family’s life, especially when they are welcoming their little one to the world. I am allowed the privilege of watching & documenting this magical moment where life & love embrace into something tangible. This magnificent milestone for your family deserves to be captured and portrayed beautifully by a professional photographer.

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Why Hire A Birth Photographer

Besides your wedding day, the birth of your child is one of the most important days of your life. Hiring a birth photographer frees up your partner and ensures you get those memorable moments captured. Without a birth photographer, you may be left with just a few camera phone pictures of the baby after delivery. Let me help you document this life changing moment as you welcome the next member of your family into the world!

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About Birth Photography

Birth and labor are very unpredictable. These are not typical portrait sessions; the lighting

is usually dim and it’s difficult to plan what’s going to happen. I will shoot glimpses of your labor

and birth unfolding naturally in a photo-journal style. I will be sensitive to your needs as a laboring

woman; I understand my role to document quietly and unobtrusively. Other women have told me that they forgot I was even there!

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I Am Interested In Hiring You

1. First, contact me to make sure I am available for your due date. I book many months in advance, and only take a few clients a month.

2. After you hear back from me, to secure my services, I will send you a contract for you to sign and a deposit of $100 is required to guarantee your slot.

3. We will meet up for coffee in Jackson, MO to discuss details, get your remaining questions answered, and get to know each other. If you do not live within driving distance, we can have this meeting over the phone.

4. The remainder of your fee is due by your 36th week of pregnancy.

What Is Included In A Birth Photography Collection

1 complimentary interview/prenatal meeting in Jackson, MO. We will discuss what to expect, what moments you wish captured, etc.  This is a fantastic time to get to know each other so that I am not a stranger at your birth. If you are not local enough to travel to Jackson, we can have the interview over the phone.

On-call 24/7 for 2 weeks before and after your due date (until the birth).

Coverage of labor (starting in active labor) and birth up to 1 hours afterward.

Professionally custom edited images in both black & white and color.

25 high-resolution images given by digital download with copyright release. Wooden flash drive available for $25.

Facebook sneak peek to share with friends & family within 24 hours of session.

Web-sized watermarked images you may share online.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Birth Photography

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What parts of Southeast Missouri do you serve?

I am available to photograph births within a 30 mile radius of Jackson, Missouri. A .55/mile fee (past 30 miles away from Jackson) will be added to those living outside that area.

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When do you arrive for the birth and how long will you stay?

I come to your birth during active labor (around 6cm) and will stay around 2 hours afterward.

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Will photographs from my birth be posted on your website?

Yes, I do post images from the births on my website and Facebook page. However, you will be able to view your images before any of them are shared and let me know if there are any that you feel unsuitable for me to share.  Only the first names of the baby will be shared.

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What if you don’t end up making it to my birth?

I only take one birth session a month to allow me to have the greatest chance of attending each birth. If I miss your birth due to my error (ie: due to illness, attending another birth, unforeseen emergency), you will receive a FRESH 48 session instead.  If I miss your birth because it was too fast or you did not call me in time, you will receive a Fresh 48 session in that situation as well.

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How long will it take to receive the images?

You may expect your images in approximately 1-2 weeks, depending on my schedule.

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I am concerned about “private shots”; I don’t want just a lot of graphic pictures.

Not to worry! During our interview, or through email/phone calls, we will discuss what you would like photographed and what you do not.  Some women want pictures of the baby coming out, others do not. Your comfort is my highest priority, so I will photograph as much or as little as you wish.

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What if I have a C-Section? Can I still have a birth photographer?

If you are having a planned Cesarean birth, you will want to ask your doctor beforehand if they will allow a photographer in the operating room with you along with any other support persons you have. Many doctors do allow this! If your cesarean is unplanned, you may still ask, but it may be unlikely a photographer can go in with you. However, there are still plenty of beautiful moments to capture after the birth! I am more than happy to stay at the hospital to document those first few moments in the postpartum room, or I can come back later to photograph those sweet bonding times with your newborn.

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What if I don’t want the actual labor and birth documented, but I do want pictures of those special first hours?

Introducing Fresh 48! A 1-2 hour lifestyle session at your birth location (hospital, home or birth center) within 48 hours after the birth.