It's Your Birth Story

As a trained doula and experienced birth photographer, my aim is to help you feel comfortable and safe with me in your birth space, and to capture your birth in a way that tells its true story, in all of its rawness and beauty.  I will guide you through a maternity session, we will chat about life and all the things, and I will be so incredibly excited for you and your family to welcome this new little one into the world, however that story unfolds. My job is to show up with an open heart, an open mind, and be PRESENT for you, so I can fully showcase the emotions and experiences of this amazing day. 

...and it is worth telling.

The Booking Process

  1. Shoot me a message, letting me know you are interested, and include your due date and any questions you may have. If you'd like, we can also schedule a zoom call (or in-person, whatever you prefer) to chat.
  2. Fill out your contract, your questionnaire, and pay a non-refundable retainer of $500 to save your spot. (The questionnaire is SUPER helpful, as I will refer to it for all of the important details needed before your birth!) 
  3. You are officially booked!  Easy peasy.  Once you are fully booked, I like to do a zoom call to talk about any birth questions/preparation you may need, and we will also schedule your complimentary maternity session. I like to offer a complimentary maternity session to all my birth photography clients so that you can work with me in person before I show up during such an intimate time . 

This can happen, as well! Birth is so unpredictable! I do have backup photographers and doulas that are on-call as well, and we cover each other for births if we are out-of-town, but if baby comes super quickly, I'll get there as soon as possible and document all of the events following the birth.  This hasn't happened yet, but I'm sure its coming! Ill offer you a complimentary Fresh 48 if this is the case! :) 

What happens if baby comes quickly and you are unable to attend? 

C-sections happen! We are grateful for the medical advancements that are available to keep everyone safe. Birth is birth, no matter how it occurs, and I absolutely can and have documented c-sections, as this can help you process your birth experience. If your OB will not allow me in the OR, I can grab the moments before and those precious moments after. 




Absolutely. I expect them!  I do need at least half of your total by the time you are 37 weeks, and once you are fully paid, I will start editing your photos/video.  I also offer gift certificates that you can add to your baby registry. 

Do you take payment plans?

What happens if I have a c-section?

Most clients book within 3-5 months before their due date, though you can book as early as you wish.  The earlier, the better! Then we can get you more prepared for your birth!

When should I book? 

Absolutely.  When you book with me, you will sign a legally-binding contract that will allow you to choose the level of privacy that you wish to have.  You will also have the option of reviewing your birth gallery and videos before I post anything so you can note what you are comfortable with/not comfortable with sharing. 

Do you have a privacy guarantee? 


Doula services (only) start at $1200, and birth photos start at $1700. Most clients invest around $2300 (and that comes with a lot of goodies!).  For more specific details on packages, please click HERE. 

What is the price?


FAQ

Can I trade-in my complimentary maternity session for a newborn session?

Sorry, no can do!  I provide a complimentary maternity session to my birth photo clients to give us a chance to work together before your birth so that you can feel more comfortable with me in your birth space.  So it would defeat the purpose to trade it in :)

"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."

-Shelley LuePhang

"Her 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 the emergent c-section status, and because of her, it was captured."

-Rachel Grey

"My birth video is the best video in existence.  It beats a wedding video.  I'm rewatching it right now and it gives me all the feels."

-Briana Alvarez

Feel free to send me a little note, pressure-free, with any questions you may have. 

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

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