Why hire a birth photographer?

Mar 11

It’s the quintessential blog post for any birth photographer — Why do we strongly believe that having your birth documented is one of the most amazing things you can do? Check out our top five reasons below.

While we believe the documentation of birth is one of the most important sessions we can offer families, we know that it is still a growing field in the photography community. What we do know is why you should hire a birth photographer - whether you are giving birth at home, at a birth center, or at a hospital. Capturing the raw details and emotion of your baby’s birth, no matter the location or the birth plan, will document this special day for you and your family.

Our Top Five Reasons to Hire a Birth Photographer

You can not recreate this day again. You can not re-live the moment you meet your child, and the raw, authentic emotion that will pour out of you and your birth team during these moments. We have one chance to document your birth story for future generations -- and we take that job seriously!
Your birth team is there to support you. Your partner, your family, your doula, your midwives, and the nurses or doctors are each there for a special purpose. When you let a birth photographer be the one who documents the event, you allow your birth team to focus on supporting you.
There are some unbelievable moments during a birth that you will want to preserve, ones that you aren't able to see when you are focusing so hard on bringing your baby into the world; we can document it all for you.
Photographing anything in dark rooms and poor lighting is hard. It takes special gear, equipment, and professional knowledge that requires a large investment of both time and money. With the best gear for the job and years of education and practice, we ensure your photographs will be professional and will tell your story, as it unfolded.
If you think weddings and special occasions are filled with emotions, you haven't seen anything yet! There are so many wonderful emotions that make the experience of having a baby one of the best of your life. When you hire a birth photographer, your family and your newborn will have that birth story to return to as baby grows up and for future generations.