Capturing the miracle of life and the inexpressible height of emotion in the birth room is undoubtedly one of the most rewarding experiences for a photographer. As birth photographers, we are privileged to witness and document the first moments of a newborn’s life, and some may believe even more importantly, those amazing first moments when […]
When I first heard the word “Doula”, I admit, I had some assumptions that were completely NOT true. Doulas do NOT offer any medical support. They do NOT deliver babies. So, what DO they do??? When it comes to childbirth, there’s an array of professionals dedicated to ensuring that both mother and baby are safe […]
When it comes to childbirth, the mere mention of home births can stir up a range of emotions and opinions. I have even heard nurses say that they gave birth at home to all of their children before becoming nurses, and everything went beautifully, and then after becoming a nurse, they completely changed their minds. […]
Nestled in Modesto, CA, is a little in-home newborn & birth photographer with big dreams. Shayna Cox studied Child Development at Brigham Young University. She nannied outside of college, and then ultimately decided to pursue a Master’s in Public Administration to help further the cause of building positive families in the public and non-profit sector. […]
This precious little thing has taken over all of your thoughts, your time, your sleep, your emotions, and your house! And despite all this, you would move heaven and earth for them, and trusting them with someone else isn’t even on your radar yet. Having twins myself, I 100% understand the sweet struggle 😉 Choosing […]
Birth has been around since the dawn of time. Our bodies were built for it. Civilization would not exist if humans did not procreate. It’s just about as natural of a process as anything else on this entire planet. And it is literally just as instinctive as pooping and eating. The body knows what to […]
It was a Friday morning. Rachel felt like something was off, so she went to her doctor’s office, only to receive confirming news that more tests were needed. She texted me, left her 2 1/2 year old with her mom, drove an hour to Doctor’s Medical Center in Modesto, and anxiously awaited the news. Her […]
The hip squeezes, the cervical checks, the emotional ups and downs, the vomit, the feces, the blood…..they are there for it all. The steady, patient, and strong hands that help you get through this incredibly laborious process. What would the world do without midwives and doulas?? This post is meant to honor them–to honor their […]
Capturing the miracle of birth through photography is a profound and deeply emotional experience. If you are already a parent, you understand the value of preserving those precious moments for a lifetime. Birth photography goes beyond just taking pictures; it is about encapsulating the raw beauty, intense emotions, and the beginning of a new chapter […]
When you are pregnant and coming to a point where baby could come any day, and your body starts having lots of odd sensations that may make you wonder if baby is coming near. So how do you know when it is actually time to call your midwife, your doula, and/or your birth photographer? Let […]
