“Imagine if our culture told us that birth was one of the greatest things a birthing person might ever do.
Imagine if the stories and images we were exposed to taught us that labor is an incredible and transformational experience.
A rite of passage into parenthood.”
Imagine…
Birth is deeply personal, so it’s only right that I get personal, too.
These are some of my birth photos with my last baby.
What is included in your
BIRTH STORY Experience…
Let’s meet, in-person or virtually – your choice! Who you have in your birth space is one of the most important choices that shouldn’t be overlooked. Being surrounded by positive energy, love, and support is crucial and I want you to feel comfortable with me being there.
I go on call for you starting at 38 weeks (Families with a history of pre-term labor can adjust their on-call time start time.) – this means I am available to you, 24/7 for whatever you need. You have questions? Ask them! Think your water broke? Tell me! Headed to the hospital? Let me know!
Unlimited coverage of your labor and delivery – and by unlimited I mean I will arrive at your place of birth when active labor starts and stay until baby is in your arms. I know how precious and irreplaceable these moments are so, it doesn’t matter how long it takes, I’m there for you.
1-2hrs Postpartum – Some of the very first family photos you will have! The newborn exam & all the cuddles. Every little detail that you don’t want to miss, captured so you can just soak it all in, completely present, I mean, you did just have a baby after all.
Digital Gallery and Sneak Peeks – I usually head straight home and edit a couple of photos (because I just can’t help it!) for you to be able to share with friends and family! About 4 weeks postpartum, your photographs will be ready for you! Galleries average 75-200 color & black and white images (length of birth will vary the total number of images).
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Birth I.
$1595
Digital Photos only
Option to custom bundle with Fresh 48, Newborn, Maternity, Intimate Postpartum, Milestone, & Year in the Life sessions
Birth II.
$1995
Digital Photos & Artist-Curated Album
Option to custom bundle with Fresh 48, Newborn, Maternity, Intimate Postpartum, Milestone, & Year in the Life sessions
Birth III.
COMING SOON
Digital Photos, Doula support, & Artist Curated Album
Option to custom bundle with Fresh 48, Newborn, Maternity, Intimate Postpartum, Milestone, & Year in the Life sessions
$500 non-refundable retainer fee is required at time of booking for birth services and is applied to your total. Remaining balance is due by 37 weeks. In an effort to make birth photography affordable for everyone, I do offer extended payment plans upon request.
“Melissa is not your ordinary photographer.
She is a true ARTIST.”
-Marilen
… but birth is only the beginning of your story
Parenthood is messy and challenging and crazy and sleepless and giving and unbelievably beautiful, all at once. It’s mentally a tough season, where not a whole lot seems to get done, and you’re so damn tired most of the time. Give yourself permission to just melt into it, to be present in all it has for you. You’ll never regret it.
My parenthood sessions are there to capture all the moments that follow
Maternity | Intimate Maternity
(1hr)
$375
Full hand-edited digital photo gallery
$50 print credit
Fresh 48 | Baby’s Coming Home
(1hr)
$550
Full hand-edited digital photo gallery
$50 print credit
Newborn
(1-2hrs)
$695
Full hand-edited digital photo gallery
$50 print credit
Intimate Postpartum
(1-2hrs)
$600
Full hand-edited digital photo gallery
Add on 4x4 Heirloom Album $350
Mini Nursing Session
(45min)
$225
5 hand-edited digital photos
full gallery upgrade $200
Milestone Session
(1hr)
$300
Sitting, Crawling, Standing
Bundle 2 for 10% off, 3 for 20%
$200 Non-Refundable Retainer due upon booking. Payment plans available upon request.
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