Imagine if you could have a picture like THIS from your birth but:
- Professional quality
- Professionally edited and maybe...
- have your husband or mother WITH you in the photo.
But not all moms are so lucky, and I would have loved even more if he had been in this photo with me.
I did manage to give this cell phone photo a little life with some editing:
There. That's a little better...
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Remember you are beautiful, powerful, and supported in the early postpartum days when you feel frumpy, vulnerable, and alone.
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Reminisce about your baby's birth with every milestone and birthday in the easiest possible way: flipping through photos!
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Make the unknowns known. Normalize and celebrate birth in all its glory and unpredictability. Take away the fear and mystery of birth to empower future generations of parents- even your own children!
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Get your birth partner away from the cell phone and into the photos, fully focused on you in your big moment that you'll never get back!
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Process details of your birth that maybe didn't go as planned and celebrate those that did.
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Learn more about your birthing self and preferences so you can better prepare for any future births.
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Some moms even report a decrease in the likelihood or severity of postpartum mood disorders following births with photography compared to those without.
"I wanted a photographer to capture unique moments of my birth without my husband having to worry about taking photos. I’m disappointed I couldn’t find one and definitely would have hired Jalina to be my birth photographer."
—Alex A., NY mom of three
It doesn't have to be!
Birth photography can be quite intimate. It can document your baby crowning or latching for the first time, but
it doesn't have to be that at all if that's not what you want.
Birth photography documents labor and immediate postpartum as well as the actual pushing stage and delivery of your baby.
From your partner's facial expressions or the caring touch of your doula to those first moments of falling in love with your baby,
birth photography is so much more than blood and nudity.
But...
Having worked in hospitals for 8 years and given birth to five children of my own, I'm not squeamish or shy about taking
whatever birth photos you want.
"Ok, I'm interested. Now what?"
"Jalina made this process so smooth and easy for us. She is so sweet and supportive. She was quiet in the delivery room, capturing every moment and emotion from everyone present."
—Destiny C., birth photography client
Birth photography is an investment, meaning the money you spend will continue to grow in value for years to come.
I know what it's like to hire a photographer and come across hidden fees throughout the process that just don't fit into my family's budget. I've even had family photos taken and abandoned the images because I didn't realize they were an extra expense that my family couldn't afford at the time.
So...
I've structured my packages to include everything so you know exactly what you're paying from start to finish. My packages include:
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My on-call time from 38 weeks gestation and unlimited time photographing your labor, birth, and first 2 hours postpartum.
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A high-quality, beautifully edited gallery of your birth photos in some physical form - either a keepsake photo box or an album - to ensure easy enjoyment of the photos you invested in. Plus you'll have full access to your digital photos and the ability to create even more physical products using your photos. (Some packages even include print credit so you really can get what you want within your budget.)
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You only pay for the session fee prior to 38 weeks when I go on call for you. You don't pay for a photo package until you've seen your photos and know exactly what you're paying for! The session fee is $1000, and custom payment plans are available.
So, are you ready for more information?
