Couple captured in an intimate moment after delivering their baby at home, documented by birth photography in Orange County

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PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY

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Capturing the first moments of your baby’s life is something you’ll cherish forever. Our birth photography and videography services are designed to capture every raw, beautiful, and unforgettable moment, allowing you to relive your birth story in vivid detail and share it with those you love.

Imagine…

  • Sharing these powerful moments with your little one as they grow up, letting them see firsthand the love and strength surrounding their arrival.

  • Replaying your birth story on anniversaries, birthdays, and milestones, each time reawakening the joy and gratitude you felt the day they were born.

  • The comfort and inspiration these photos and videos will bring you in moments when you need a reminder of your strength and resilience as a parent.

  • Passing these keepsakes down through generations, a cherished part of your family’s story, sharing how they were welcomed into the world with such love and intention.

  • Looking back at these moments during future pregnancies, remembering the journey you've walked and celebrating the unique story of each birth.

  • Using these images to show your child just how loved and cherished they were from the very beginning, creating a tradition of gratitude and remembrance.

  • Having a tangible way to reflect on the day you became a family, connecting you to your first moments together no matter how many years go by.

Why Hire a Birth Photographer or Videographer?

  • The birth of your baby is one of the most profound events in your family’s life. Professional birth photography and videography capture the powerful emotions, expressions, and tiny details that often go unnoticed, helping you hold onto the memory of that life-changing day.

  • Our professional photographers and videographers work quietly and respectfully, capturing your birth story without interrupting it. “Every contraction, every embrace, every tear—all the beauty and strength of your journey—is beautifully documented, allowing you to remember not only what it looked like, but what it felt like.”

  • Having a dedicated birth photographer allows your birth partner and support team to stay fully present without needing to worry about taking photos or videos themselves. This way, everyone can focus on the birth experience, knowing that the moments are being thoughtfully captured.

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Birth Photography & Videography

Hiring a photographer or videographer for your birth is a deeply personal decision that brings lifelong benefits. Here are some of the most powerful reasons why families choose our services:

Video Credit: Alaina Nunez

  • Photos and videos of your birthing experience serve as powerful reminders of your strength and resilience, celebrating the transformative journey into motherhood.

  • Whether you want to share your journey with family members who can’t be there in person or simply cherish it privately, professional documentation allows you to share this meaningful chapter with those closest to you.

  • As your child grows, these photos and videos serve as a beautiful, love-filled story of how they came into the world, showing them how loved and welcomed they were from the very beginning.

Happy mom delivering her baby in a water bath during a home birth in Orange County

Photo Credit: Jennifer Miller

What to Expect from Our Services

Authentic, Professional, and Respectful Documentation: Our professional photographers are trained to capture the essence of your experience while respecting your space, preferences, and birth plan. We work alongside your doula, midwife, OB, or healthcare team, ensuring that you feel supported and comfortable.

A Personalized Experience: From the style of the shots to the level of presence you’re comfortable with, we tailor our approach to meet your vision for your birth day. Whether you want a documentary style or a mix of photo and video keepsakes, we’re here to honor your story.

Ready to Capture Your Birth Story?

If you’re interested in learning more about how birth photography and videography can enhance your birth experience, we’d love to chat! Fill out our contact form to schedule a consultation and discuss how we can help you preserve every detail of your journey.

Mom holding her newborn after a water birth in San Diego home

Photo Credit: Alaina Nunez

Birth photography isn’t just about capturing moments

It’s about honoring the profound beauty of this sacred event.

OUR BIRTH PHOTOGRAPHERs

frequently asked

  • Fill out the contact form and we’ll set up a complimentary 30 minute consultation. It’s important for you to find a Photographer / videographer who you feel comfortable with having in your birth space in addition to liking the work shown in their portfolio.

  • We have birth photographers / videographers that go on call at 37 weeks and some that go on call at 38 weeks. When you have your consultation, this would be a great question to clarify.

  • That’s totally up to you! We will discuss beforehand what you want and don’t want and our team does their best capturing all of your desires and what you’re envisioning.

  • None without your permission! We provide a media release in the contract where you can check which types of photos, if any, that you are okay with me sharing. This is your family’s birth experience and these are your intimate moments so nothing has to be shared or posted online if you don’t want them to.

  • When you’re in active labor. This is something we will discuss during our meeting to make sure we are on the same page about when and how to communicate with us so that we can make it to the birth at the right time.

  • Each photographer / videographer takes a different number of births per month; this ranges anywhere from 2-5 births per month per photographer / videographer.

  • If the photographer / videographer you hire is at another birth, we have back up photographers who will be called to step in. If it’s a fast birth and your photographer misses it, she will usually put together something special like a postpartum/newborn/family photos.

  • Depending on who you hire from the team, the photos range from 50-150 photos. When you have your consultation, this would be a great question to clarify.

  • Our birth videographer usually puts together a 5-8 minute birth video.