When should I book my session?

Preferably, 2-4 months in advance. I only take a limited number of birth clients per month as they are a bit erratic and hard to plan for.

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What all do you photograph?

Each birth is different and unique.  Ultimately, it is up to you as the client to let me know my parameters.  :) 

It is my job to capture the real and raw moments that happen during this special event.  I try to keep things as candid as possible.

 

When my labor starts, when should I call you?

IMMEDIATELY!! Whether you are having mild contractions or not, please call or text me to give me a heads up.

 

Once I am checked into the hospital when should I call you?

Please let your nurse and doctor know that I will be taking photos so they are aware.  The nurse can let you know when a good time to come is and can predict when you will deliver. I typically will come when you are 6-8 centimeters dilated to allow sufficient time for me to capture labor and be prepared for babies arrival.

 

What if I go into labor in the middle of the night?

CALL ME! And keep calling if I don't answer the first time!  ;)  

 

How long are you on-call?

Until that baby comes!  As long as it takes.

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How long will you stay at the birth?

That is your call.  The base price of $450 covers up to 4 hours of coverage. So if baby hasn't come and the 4 hour mark is up, you will

need to let me know if you'd like to pay the additional $100 per hour for me to continue working.  Why, you ask?  Again, each birth is different.  

Your first delivery may take 2 hours and your second may take 10.  I've walked away from these types of situations not making any money--and as much

as I'd love to do all of this for free because I love it so dang much, I just can't.  I gotta make that money!  :)

 

What about c-sections?

If things don't go quite as planned and ends up being a c-section, I will go into the OR but only with consent from your Doctor.  If that is not allowed, I will continue photographing as soon as you and the baby make it back.

 

Do you use flash?

Bright and sudden lights aren't all that soothing, so, no.  I don't use flash.  And hospital lighting is the pits!  So, without the use of flash, sometimes the images may have a little grain in them due to the low light situations.

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