all 2024 birth clients will receive a complimentary maternity session

Modesto, California
Certified birth, Maternity, & newborn photographer and birth doula

Serving the Central Valley, East Bay, and Bay Area 

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 Hi! I'm Shayna, and I'm so glad you are here! 

I absolutely LOVE helping you prepare for birth and telling an evoking story through images.  I am a stay-at-home mom by choice, have an MPA and a Bachelor's in Child Development, was born and raised in San Francisco and Oklahoma, and yes...our couch is a launching point for many wrestling matches and I trip on toys daily. (This is definitely a rowdy house!)

I have experience photographing natural births, epidural births, surrogate births, and c-section births. Every birth is a beautiful journey, and YOU are incredibly strong. YOU GOT THIS!! 

Hope to see you soon! 

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Shayna Cox

The story of a child coming into the world, however it unfolds, is life-changing. I'm here to help you see and preserve the beauty in it, and to keep it forever, for yourself and for your future generations.  These pictures will only become more valuable with time. 

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"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" -Dominique Banuelos

I can provide both doula services and photo/video of your birth, limiting the number of service providers present, and giving you something to share with those who were not there (or keep for yourself!) 

Step 1:


In order to give you the time and attention that you deserve, I only take two births per month, two maternity sessions, and two newborn sessions, so I can fill up pretty quickly.  Shoot me a message with your due date and type of session your are looking for, and if I have availability, I'll send you a link to sign your contract and pay your retainer. If not, I will refer you to one of the amazing photographers near you.

Step 2:

I'll send you a questionnaire to get to know you better, we will have ample communication, and if you are booking a birth session, we will chat either on zoom or in person and discuss birth details and preparation.

Step 3:

I say " the big day" because birth is literally one of the most important and life-altering days of your life, even moreso than a wedding, if I can be so bold. My goal for you is that once your session date (or baby time!) is here, you feel comfortable, ready, and confident, that you will have some beautiful memories, and that you can know that I will be there every step of the way. Beautiful art will happen! :) 

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The Big Day

You want an 

Intimate

birth experience.

"What's the process?"

You want 

Advocacy,
Support, &
 Documentation


in your birth space.


There is VALUE and PURPOSE to telling your story.
You can  help to EDUCATE and EMPOWER birthing individuals--including your own children.  



















There is a movement sweeping across the United States (and beyond!) to help bring back the birthing person's power in the birth space.  While combined with modern understandings of the human body and medical support as needed/wanted, we can work together to help bring back sovereignty, support, and respect, and help eliminate fear and mismanagement. 
Thankfully, in the state of California, we are seeing wonderful things happen in many hospitals. 
Let's give you the support you need while also showing the world what can go right.
Let's bring back the BEAUTY and SACREDNESS of the birthing experience.

YOu Want

To Make a Difference

You value

Your Mental Health

As many as 50% of birthing individuals have reported their birth as being traumatic. Let's be honest....giving birth is one of the largest mountains you are going to climb, and that runs the risk of getting hurt--physically, mentally, and/or emotionally. 
Hiring a doula AND a photographer not only allows you to have that physical, mental, and emotional support, but you are ALSO able to see those photos and mentally and emotionally process what happened.
Furthermore, all of my clients, whether doula clients or photography clients or both, will receive one free therapy session that can be used before or after birth to help process and heal from any type of trauma that may have arisen as a result of your current OR a previous birth experience.  

120
CUPS OF STARBUCKS REFRESHERS
10
Hours spent in editing
1 million ;)
Lenses Owned
1700+
hours spent in education
75+
HAPPY FAMILIES

I value and strive to show  kindness, professionalism, and quality artwork to each of my clients.
 

  • 2-3 birth clients per month
  • indoor and outdoor maternity sessions
  • Post-Partum Sessions (1-3 hours after birth)
  • Fresh 48 sessions
  • in-home lifestyle newborn sessions, wrapped and unwrapped
  • family & extended family sessions-in-home or outdoors

Now booking the following motherhood and family sessions for 2024: 

Feel free to send me a little note, pressure-free, with any questions you may have. Your birth space is yours, and you get to make all the decisions!

I will be sure to get back to you within 24-48 hours.  

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Questions?

We'll be in touch soon!

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