Birth Stories

Documentary birth photographer in Sacramento and Roseville

Some stories can only be told once

There is no day quite like the birth of a child, and no day people remember in less detail.

Black and white close-up of a newborn's feet and a parent's hand on a knitted blanket

The Work

So you remember it properly, and not only as a blur.

When the time comes, I will be there, as a silent companion. My job will be to document every special moment without disturbing you.

My goal is to capture your baby's first cry, the first touch of sunlight on their face, the quiet of the moment you hold your baby for the first time.

That's what I'm there for. I work quietly, and I do not direct you. I photograph what happens, rather than what would have looked good if it had.

Every Part of the Story

A full birth story session includes every chapter — from labor to the cradle

Chapter One

Labor

You choose when you want to start the session. Whether it is the start of labor with a small shoot, or moments before the birth, I will capture your hard work and strength.

Chapter Two

Birth

Whenever that moment comes I will be positioned, present, and ready. Whatever your birth looks like, I'll make sure to capture the special moments.

Chapter Three

The First Hour

Skin to skin. First cries. The weighing and the measuring. I stay through the first hour after the birth, because it is the part people remember least and want back most.

The Process

How it works

We Connect

We'll meet before your due date to discuss your birth preferences, your space, your timeline and what matters to you.

You Call, I Come

When you're ready, you can call and I will come to you — home, hospital, or birth center. I'm on-call 24/7 around your predicted date and stay through the first hour postpartum.

Your Gallery Arrives

Within three to four weeks, you'll receive a curated gallery — and, with the Legacy collection, a documented, edited film of the day.

Investment

Birth Story Collections

Essential

$1,200

The moment itself, beautifully documented

Active labor through first hour

On-call from 38 weeks
Active labor through first hour after birth
75+ edited images
Private online gallery
Print release included
Payment plans available

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A Few Things to Know

All birth photography is approached with deep respect for your wishes and boundaries.

When do I book?

As early as possible — I accept a limited number of birth clients each month so I can be fully available when the time comes. Most families book in the second trimester.

What if labor is fast?

I ask for a heads-up as early as possible. If your baby surprises everyone and I don't make it in time, we'll schedule a Fresh 48 newborn session at no additional charge.

What types of birth do you shoot?

Hospital, birth center, and home births. Vaginal, cesarean, medicated, unmedicated. Every birth is a story worth telling.

How long will you be there?

I arrive during active labor and stay through the first hour postpartum — typically 4 to 10 hours total, though every birth is different. There are no overtime fees if labor runs long.

Do I need to prepare anything in advance?

Nothing at all. I don't need a "photogenic" space or a styled setup — I'm there for what's real. The only thing I ask is that you call or text me as soon as labor begins, even if you think it's early. Just let your care team know you'll have a photographer present; I follow all hospital and birth center protocols and stay entirely out of the way of medical care.

What does a birth session include?

Gallery size depends on the collection you choose — 75+, 150+ or 250+ fully edited, high-resolution images. Your photos stay private by default — I only ever share with your explicit written permission.

Once everyone is home and settled, family sessions pick the story up from there. Still deciding whether you want a photographer in the room? Start with How I work, and the session journal walks through a few recent family sessions frame by frame.

Your story is already beginning.

I take a limited number of birth clients each month. If you're expecting and want to make sure your story is documented, let's talk soon.

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