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Birth and Newborn Photographers + Doulas in Ventura County, Ojai, and Santa Barbara, California

was born out of a love for photographing real moments, and a keen interest in birth, babies, parenthood, and the transformation of a family when a new little one arrives. We have teamed up to bring you the best possible experience and service because we believe that the moments we capture MATTER!

Ventura Birth Photography

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Documenting your unique birth story and supporting you every step of the way

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Loren and Emily — your Birth Photographers and Doulas

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Experienced birth and family photographers Loren Haar and Emily Storz are ready to capture the love, strength, and emotions of the moments that make up your family's Birth Story. We also offer birth and postpartum doula support.

We believe in documenting birth in all its forms, supporting birthing women and their families, and providing families with tangible and visual reminders of their unforgettable birth experience. We can’t wait to meet you!

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Our Approach…

We are Ventura Birth Photography, a full service photography team offering Birth Photography to clients in Ventura County, Ojai, Santa Barbara and beyond. Whether you are giving birth at home, a birthing center, or the hospital, we will be there to capture your experience in beautiful, keepsake images. We even do Maternity sessions to document that very important time before baby arrives.

We also love photographing life with your new baby, whether it be an in-home Newborn Session or a First 48 (done at the place you have given birth within 48 hours of baby’s arrival), or a collection of Milestone sessions capturing all the details of life with your little one.

Doula services can be added on to your photography package as well. Loren and Emily are both certified Doulas, passionate about supporting you throughout your pregnancy and postpartum journey as well as photographing your birth and those special moments with your new little one. Please get in touch to discuss all that we offer and how it might fit with your birth plan.

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We believe in… 

documenting birth, however it unfolds.
Our goal is to provide visual and tangible reminders of your unforgettable birth story You deserve to have photos of that most amazing experience of giving birth.

We believe in… 

showcasing the strength and beauty of birthing women. Investing in birth photography allows you to see your story for yourself — the challenges and the peaceful moments, the joy you felt, and the power of your own body.

We believe in… 

supporting birthing women and their families. As Doulas, we intend to educate, guide, and nurture you in all the ways you need — and even in ways you may not know you need. Doula care is very personal and we are here for you.

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Love notes from families…

“Documentary style has real value in the sense that it tells a story—which is amazing for the arrival of a new child. The hundreds of images bring me back to the moment and almost to the exact experience each time I look at them. We now have amazing photos as forever memories of that perfect experience.” 

~Lexi

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Could not recommend Loren enough!!! She is incredibly talented. Loren took photos at my son’s birth and not only were the photos AMAZING, but Loren was so great to work with. She is so sweet and professional, and I loved that she sent us a couple sneak peeks! Definitely hiring her for all my future births.

~ Emma

Emily has done such an amazing job with our family pictures. She’s great with the kids, quick, affordable and the pictures are nothing short of AMAZING! We love Emily and all she does!

~Kelli

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Loren has an amazing eye whether she's capturing our candid family photos on a hillside or documenting the pinnacle of our life when we welcomed our first baby. I would highly recommend her to capture your precious moments.

~Alexis

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Thank you so much, these pictures are just amazing!!! You really have an amazing talent, you captured pictures I never saw or even imagined, and I was there the whole time!  Thank you so much, these are truly amazing, we love every single one!

~ Liz

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The beauty of motherhood is in the quiet, tender moments—like this one. As Mother’s Day approaches, I’m reminded how honored I am to capture the love, strength, and connection that begins long before birth and grows with every embra
Peek-a-boo. The midwives I’ve worked with always use one of these cloth wraps and a scale to weigh the baby. It hangs from a small metal scale with baby inside…. Usually a little foot is peeking out! — Hey MIDWIVES out there, chime
Mama snacking and re-hydrating, baby’s first attempt at nursing, lots of snuggles… The amount of joy, peace, and love that filled the room after this amazing birth was so beautiful😍 #venturabirthphotographer #birthphotography #simivall
Babies in bathtubs💕 family sessions in your own home can help us create a collection of images that really documents what life is like with infants and babies—it’s such a special time in life #venturabirthphotographers #documentaryfamily
Sharing a few special moments from a recent C-section birth. Being in the OR to capture that moment when you first see your baby being lifted up is a privilege I don’t take lightly. And to have the opportunity to capture that first skin to skin
Maternity sessions don’t have to be outside or in a studio—sometimes being at home feels most natural and comfortable. We can make beautiful photos of this moment in your life anywhere. #venturabirthphotography #maternity #couples #nurse