Flashback to late 2019 and early 2020… I remember seeing those two pink lines so clearly. Feeling the flood of emotion and the rush of excitement. I was overjoyed as I prepared for baby number two. I began planning all the things I was going to do this time around, that I never got around to with my first. I wanted to go all out with maternity, birth, and newborn photos. I had begun planning a baby shower as well. Once COVID 19 came to light all of my birth photography dreams seemed to fly out the window. I was working at the OB clinic at the time and it was a sad experience, having to tell e ..read more

What It’s Like Being Pregnant in the Military Rylan Alexander was born May 21st, 2017. I was active duty in the Army throughout my entire pregnancy, delivery, and his first year. Imagine this… You are hundreds of miles away from home. You have no family nearby, no close friends in the area, no support system, and you are about to have a baby. The military is full of unknowns. Add having a baby to the everyday chaos and uncertainty… It is quite terrifying. I would describe my experience of being pregnant while active duty as lonely and nerve-wrecking. I was a separated, single mom with my firs ..read more

So, you really want to hire a professional photographer for your birth but there is just one problem - it is way out of your budget. I feel you, Mama! I know the struggle can be real and finances can get tight, especially when preparing for a new baby! Birth photography is an investment but is is definitely worth it. Investing in a luxury product or service can be a tough decision but think of it this way… These are your memories and this is something you truly value. Just because you are on a tight budget does NOT mean that you cannot hire a birth photographer. Here are some ideas on how you ..read more

Why is birth photography so “expensive”? Is it really though? Birth photography is a big investment BUT the outcome is priceless. I’d give my last dime to have birth photos of my boy’s births. I’m not talking about a few, blurry, low-quality phone snapshots from my husband (those are important to me but no where close to my dream birth photos). I am talking professional birth photos documenting my ENTIRE birth experience from start to finish. There is nothing I wouldn’t pay to have that experience. The pandemic took that away from me during my last birth and we will talk more about that later ..read more

Is birth photography worth it? I see this question a lot and I’m going to be 100% honest, YES, it really is. Typically, this question pops up in birth blogs, pregnancy apps, mom groups, and on other social media platforms. A majority of the time it’s posted by a first time mom trying to figure out what all of the hype is about or a seasoned mom trying to find the answers she needs to get her partner on-board. Birth photography is an investment but it is something you will never regret hiring a professional for. I mean, would you regret hiring a photographer for your wedding day? Yes, I just c ..read more

Documenting a birth is an experience like no other. As a birth photographer, my role is to simply unobtrusively document your birth story - the calm and the chaos. As a birth worker, I am able to hold my emotions in until after documenting your story. It usually doesn’t hit me until I’m on my way home and then… BAM - ugly cries. This mama really just pushed a whole baby out… She just brought a new life into this world and she trusted me to be there for it all. I captured every single emotion in the room and let me tell you, it’s truly magic. Willett Jude’s birth story is a perfect one. Jill t ..read more

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