With Mother's Day approaching, the website Birth Becomes Her asked for image submissions to compile a gallery of Mothers meeting their babies, to showcase on their home page. I was honored to be included on such an amazing platform for birth photographers, birth professionals and families to come together to share beautiful birth stories from around the world. The image above is from my first birth after I decided to follow my heart and specialize to focus on birth and photo

I am beyond honored to be a small part of this beautiful Mother's Day Tribute compiled with clips from birth videographers around the world, by Birth Becomes Her. As of this date, the video has since gone viral with over 51 MILLION views and 643 THOUSAND shares ... This makes my heart SO happy. Not only because of the great honor it is to be included in this amazing collaboration of birth videographers around the world, but because of the celebration of the strength of these

I can't believe it's been a year since sweet Ev made his way earthside and over a year since I met his precious parents at their maternity session in the snow!!! I'm so very fortunate to be able to document birth and life stories. Through my work I am able to make a connection with families who quickly become treasured friends. Back to where it all started with Keith and Krystalin, the day I officially met them when we did their snow maternity session. We had so much fun that

Yesterday, I introduced you to two of my favorite doulas that I had attended births with. Today, I'd like to introduce you to another super special doula, that I've not had the opportunity to attend a birth with yet. Well, let me take that back ... I have ... I attended and photographed HER birth!!!! Meet Jennifer West! Jennifer is a labor and birth doula specializing in VBAC and HBAC. Jennifer's birth, over 5 years ago, was the very first home birth, water birth and HBAC tha

The theme for #worlddoulaweek is doulas benefit everyone. This saying is absolutely true. I wanted to share some of my favorite birth images that show two of my favorite doulas working together in perfect harmony while supporting a precious mama laboring to bring her sweet baby earthside. Meet Mary Duke and Amanda Woolen amazing individuals with beautiful souls that I'm honored to have in my path on this journey of life. I watched them, in awe, as they communicated without sa

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I've been dying to share a few images from the beautiful home birth of Krystalin and Keith. Everett was welcomed earthside in the most peaceful labor surrounded by so much love, support and an amazing group of birth professionals. It was such an honor to be present for such a beautiful experience. If you have an interest in birth photography services, give me a shout. I'd love to talk with you about your birth plan and what SSP has to offer! If you are looking for a talented