With steady hands and a full heart,
I support and capture the sacred, fleeting moments of your motherhood journey,
from belly, to birth, to the first chapters of your family's story.
Hi there and welcome!
I'm Shayna-- a twin boy mom, a Modesto-based motherhood photographer & videographer, DONA-certified doula, and BBY certified birth photographer & videographer. I specialize in capturing the early years, from the anticipation of pregnancy to the tender moments of newborn life and beyond.
I believe every child is a gift, and every family's story is unique and worth preserving. My approach is warm, heartfelt, and natural, aiming to reflect the genuine emotions and connections that define your family's journey.
Whether you're preparing to welcome a new life or cherishing the everyday moments of motherhood, I'm here to document your story with care and authenticity.
Hope to see you soon!
Modesto motherhood
Photographer • Videographer • doula
Client "Why"s:
"Birth is a beautiful thing. This is my first full term pregnancy and I know God gives and takes away. Even if I only have my baby boy for a moment, I will have photos of our family together."- Briana A.
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"I had a traumatic experience with my first child's birth. I'm hoping that having photos will help me find beauty in and objectivity regarding this next experience, no matter what it actually is." -R. G.
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"We struggled to get pregnant for our first 2 1/2- almost 3 years of marriage so our babies are our biggest blessings in life! I just want to remember all of these special moments of them being so small because at one time I didn’t think I would ever have this chance to be a mommy!" - T.B.
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"I want to have his story captured, I feel like I missed out on so much when my son was born. I love looking back at the pictures we took on our phones but I want someone else to be capturing those for us so we can stay in the moment." -Alexis J.
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"This is going to be a surrogate birth. We are so grateful to finally be blessed with a child. We want these photos to capture moments and tell stories. This is one I never want to forget." -D.B.
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"I'm wanting to capture these special moments. I REGRET not having done this with my first birth." - K.S.
(And we are now waiting for her 3rd! :) )
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"My first birth was really difficult. They didn't seem to care about me as a person. I'm hoping for advocacy and support during my labor!" T.F.
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"I want photos done at this time because I love the whole journey, being connected with baby so closely and watching my belly grow knowing baby is growing, and feeling baby move" - K.K.
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his work isn't about posing or perfection. It's about presence.
Whether I'm walking into a birth space or a quiet moment at home, I come in with calm energy, deep respect, and a trained eye for the small, sacred details most people miss.
As both a certified doula and birth photographer, I understand the rhythms of labor and the emotional weight of these moments. I know when to step back, when to quietly lean in, and how to hold space while telling the story unfolding in front of me.
With motherhood sessions, I take a similar gentle approach--focusing on connection, not choreography. No pressure for everyone to "behave" or look perfect. Just space to breathe, be yourself, and love your people.
Because your story matters. And it deserves to be told with tenderness, truth, and honor.
My Approach to Birth & Motherhood Photography & Videography
Newborn
families
can't believe I have been a Modesto photographer since 2017. It feels like yesterday when I got my first "real" camera and started taking photos of everything. But everything shifted in December of 2018, when our long-awaited children arrived. Suddenly, I could see how fast everything changes--sometimes in just a matter of weeks.
I wanted to freeze time. So I kept photographing. And somewhere along the way, this passion turned into a calling.
Today, I'm honored to create meaningful, heartfelt images that allow parents to remember what it felt like. The way tiny fingers curled around yours. The quiet strength in those first moments of birth. The beauty of a season that so often blurs by.
Every story I document reminds me why I started. I'm deeply grateful to serve as a birth and motherhood photographer here in Modesto -- and I'm so glad you're here!
My Background in modesto motherhood photography
When you book with me, my main goal is to create an experience that allows you to be yourselves, for all of you to relax into it. Because when the years fast forward, you aren't going to be as concerned with the perfectly poised photo as you will want to remember all the tender little things that make your kids who they are. They are your whole heart, and you will want to remember their little nuances.
warm • Heartfelt • natural
"I booked a birth, maternity, and newborn session with Shayna and she made it a seamless and amazing experience from the start! She was quick to respond to messages and questions and was just so personable! I loved it! She is very detailed on making sure she knows exactly what you want and capturing it!
Shayna is an absolute pleasure to work with and I am so grateful that I had her be there to document all these milestones for my family! The photos turned out better than I even imagined and make my heart so happy! We will definitely be using her in the future for any family photos!"
-Kaylie
Modesto, CA
Kaylie & Rafael
"Shayna captured our birth photos for our surrogacy journey and didn't miss a single detail. She checked in frequently before birth, gave wonderful advice, and was consistent with her care. For us, this was a huge plus as her job was to capture photos, not care about us, but she managed to do both. I would rate her a 10/10 and HIGHLY recommend her.
Shayna, you were made for this."
-Dominique
Modesto, CA
Dominique & Arturo
“My birth photos have me in tears. I will cherish them for every moment of my life. I can’t explain how healing this whole process was, despite having an emergent c-section.” ❤️-Rachel
Modesto, CA
Rachel & Mike
"“My birth video is the best video in existence. It beats any wedding video. Rewatching it gives me all the feels all over again." -Briana
Modesto, CA
Briana & Justin
"Oh my goodness! Shayna beautifully captured the birth of our daughter. The photos are perfection. She was unobtrusive yet present during such an intimate time, and I will cherish them forever."
Modesto, CA
Shelley
"I never felt like there was a camera in my face. I honestly looked at the pictures and thought, 'Wow, I didn't even know Shayna was right there!' ..Shayna was everywhere all the time. I was very impressed by (her) ability to capture many intimate moments without disturbing anyone. Even after delivery, I loved that (she wasn't" rushing to leave and made sure to capture all the details. I'm forever grateful I hired her as our photographer!"
Modesto, CA
Hailey
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