Photographer’s Note:
CAPTURING YOUR STORY
Each season can look so different from one minute to the next. That’s the beauty of life. It’s always changing and growing. My method is to immerse myself in to that space and time - Capturing the raw. Capturing the now. Capturing what’s important to you, so that you can look back and relive the feeling of what it was like in that moment.
Documenting life in its purest form is my way of worshipping the Lord, the Author of Creativity. It’s my way of serving His people. It’s my way of serving you.
Birth Story
WELCOMING KADEN
“Looking back at our birth story photos and I see the determination in my eyes, the newfound strength the Lord gave me after being in labor all night, the village that surrounded me to help me through the birthing process, and the amazing miracle that birth is. How refining the birthing process was to me and my faith.
I am so broken and yet the Lord allowed new life to grow inside of me. Through the struggle of pregnancy and the seemingly insurmountable feat of actually birthing a human, I saw the gospel play out.
From literally blood shed, tears and physical pain, new life was born. What a beautiful representation of our redemption through Jesus! And how beautiful the picture of community was displayed. Through the pain and sorrow of life, our community helps push us closer to Jesus and help walk us through the moments we feel alone and in too much pain to bear.”
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Kenna Jong
Birth & Family Client
PHOTO FILM FEATURE
THE BIRTH OF LIBBY ROBERTSON
What Is A Photo Film?
A photo film is a collection of images that highlight every step of your birth, from active labor to pushing to the moment your child arrives. I typically overshoot your birth to ensure I have a plethora of images to choose from, then pick the best ones to create a stop-motion look. I then edit each photo in black and white and add a white border to the edges of the film.
It’s All In The Details
Upon request, all photo films can be converted into a printed flip book, displayed in a digital (video-supporting) photo frame, or as a short .gif. Pretty dope, right? Next, there’s the music. Based on the vibe of the day, I intentionally select a licensed song and set your images to it, thus creating a one-of-a-kind piece you see below. Many of the photos I include in the film will appear in your final birth story collection.
Investment
As a birth photographer, and as a working mom of two, I dedicate nearly a full month to each client, which also means having multiple sitters on-call to watch my kids. Set dates don’t exist in the birth world. So when that call does come, I have to be ready. I’ll gather my pre-packed bags, do what I need to do, and then get to work. From the moment I arrive, I stay with my client until delivery and up to 2 hours after, which can mean working for 12 or more hours straight.
Being a birth worker is intense, but I do all of this and price my packages lower than most, because there is truly nothing else in the world like it. The power, rawness, and strength I have the privilege of witnessing and documenting is overwhelmingly awesome. I am absolutely honored that the Lord, my support system, and my clients give me the opportunity to creatively serve in this way.
Creating A Payment Plan
Even with knowing what all goes into the price (behind the scenes and what’s offered in each package below), the price can understandably be a bit "I wanna hire her, but oh em gee, how are we going to pay for this?”. In an effort to make birth photography as attainable as possible, at this time I offer one type of payment plan. This plan requires a $400 non-refundable deposit at booking, with the remaining balance split into monthly payments up to 37 weeks gestation. The amount of your monthly payment will depend on the package and the “a la carte items” you choose, in addition to how early you book.
If you have any questions or concerns, I am always up to talk about them with you. Birth photography is a beautiful gift; I want to do all that I can to help you.
BIRTH PACKAGES
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Starting at $2,250 + tax
1 photographer
On-call 24/7 from 38 weeks until the time of delivery
Labor to photograph your entire birth process + up to 2 hours after birth
Full gallery of hand-edited, high quality photos, delivered digitally
1 Photo Film, highlighting your entire birth experience through a stop-motion technique, delivered digitally
1 photo session of your choice (maternity, fresh-48/home), up to 25 hand-edited, high quality photos, delivered digitally
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Starting at $1,850 + tax
1 photographer
On-call 24/7 from 38 weeks until the time of delivery
Labor to photograph your entire birth process + up to 1 hour after birth
Full gallery of hand-edited, high quality photos, delivered digitally
1 .gif video highlighting a particular moment from your birth
1 photo session of your choice (maternity, fresh-48/home), up to 25 hand-edited, high quality photos, delivered digitally
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Starting at $1,550 + tax
1 photographer
On-call 24/7 from 38 weeks until the time of delivery
Labor to photograph your active labor birth process + up to 1 hour after birth
Full gallery of hand-edited, high quality photos, delivered digitally
INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS & À LA CARTE ITEMS
45min. Maternity session // $450 + tax*
45min. Fresh 48 // $450 + tax*
45min. Home session // $450 + tax*
45min. Life celebration // $450 + tax*
1 Photo Film // $600 + tax
1 USB of all your photos in an engraved wooden box // $35 + tax
1 wooden box that fits 160 4x6 prints and includes a USB // $65 + tax.
*duration of the session can be extended with an adjusted price to fit your specific needs.
PLANNING YOUR BIRTH Day
Once you’ve selected a birth package, together we will discuss every detail of your birth from what happens when you begin feeling contractions to what it’ll look like me being in the room with you and your birth team. Basically, we’ll start with the basics then get into the details.
Other Types of Sessions
MATERNITY, FRESH 48, & HOME
Maternity sessions highlight the anticipation of your child arriving and the preciousness of life as you currently know it.
That can look so different for every couple. So, before baby comes, let’s be as creative as we want to be. Let’s go outside, hang out in your house, or visit a special place that means a lot to you. Whatever you choose, you’ll be thankful you savored those unique moments.
Fresh 48 photography is a special session for families who want the first few hours of their newborn's life captured without having the entire labor or birth documented.
Most are planned, but in some cases, Fresh 48’s can just happen. This precious first-time mama had a beautiful labor and gave birth quicker than she anticipated. This resulted in me capturing her birth story in the postpartum room instead of during labor and delivery.
Home sessions are great for families who want their newborn captured in their own personal environment. This session may be in addition to the birth or on its own.
I personally, really love home sessions. Everyone can just “be” as they are - in the comfort of their home, surrounded by the details that give an authentic insight into who they are and what they enjoy.
TRAVEL
Price depends on location.
- If photo session/birth needs are IN Tarrant County there is no charge of a travel fee.
- If photo session/birth needs are OUTSIDE of Tarrant County, a travel fee will apply for gas/plane ticket/food, in addition to the above packages.
All of this can be discussed together to ensure both parties’ needs are met. I welcome all kinds of questions, so don’t hesitate to ask!
POWERFUL TESTIMONIES
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