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Some women make childbirth look effortless, and Dani is certainly one of them. With three unmedicated hospital births under her belt, she could be the poster child for easy, natural labor. Although all her hospital experiences have been wonderful, birth centers have always intrigued Dani. For her fourth baby, she decided to switch things up and experience the beauty of a birth center birth.
Designing or redesigning a birth center? As a veteran birth photographer, I’ve worked in a variety of birth spaces - the good, great, and the absolute ugly! In the world of social media influence, aesthetics make an impact - especially when it comes to birth photography and choosing one birth center over another. Here’s a handful of design tips to help your photography!
Preparing for the labor and delivery process itself, well, that can be a little nerve-wracking. Finding a good birth class makes a big difference in your birth experience. I had the privledge of attending the Your Best Birth Class and found out if it’s really worth the investment.
I had the privilege of documenting the baptism of the Bravo family’s sweet little baby, Cecilia, at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Colleyville, Texas. As a photographer, it is an experience that filled my heart with so much joy and I was honored to witness this beautiful blend of faith and family.
As Jaime prepared for her second child's arrival, she knew she wanted this labor and birth experience to mirror her first. After a wonderful experience in the comfort of her own home just south of Fort Worth, Texas, the decision to welcome her second baby into the world in the same manner was a no-brainer.
There are a few things you won’t find on any baby registry list that only the most seasoned mothers know about. These three items aren't expensive but worth their weight in gold!
Just like traditional family portraits, Birth & Life Photography documentary photography is perfect for capturing those fleeting memories – but it captures the memories many find we miss most after our children grow up – the REAL life. For the Argo Family, that plan hasn’t changed at all. While so much is the same as last year, so much has changed.
Imagine falling in love young and keeping that youthful spark alive through the years. That’s just what happened to high school sweethearts, Michael and Olga – two kids who fell in love in high school and welcomed their perfect little Valentine’s Day baby at Fort Worth Birthing and Wellness Center in downtown Fort Worth, Texas
With multiple babies come a variety of birth experiences. Nobody knows this to be true more than Laura. After hospital births with her first three babies, she wanted a different experience. Drawn to the relaxing atmosphere and the freedom to labor as she wished, Laura chose the beautiful Flourish Birth and Wellness Center in Flower Mound, Texas for the birth of her fourth baby.
Instead of perfectly styled and fake wind-blown dresses, embrace the natural beauty of womanhood and pregnancy with confidence. When it comes to your maternity portraits, embrace the “less is more” practice.
A lot goes down during labor and childbirth. Many things happen during your birth experience that are completely normal and happen in nearly every birth I’ve been able to photograph. So I thought I’d share some of the “normal” things that come up unexpectedly you might not be prepared for.
The birth of Paul Curtis III was awe-inspiring. There is no other word to describe it. It was beautifully joyful, but what really captivated me was Rashida’s power and control during her birth despite transferring from home to hospital for delivery.
Rihanna’s maternity photos are out and can we just talk about how awesome her maternity style is?
When Atlanta Braves Pitcher Chris Martin takes the mound during an MLB game, no one is surprised when that ball clocks 93 MPH across home plate.
So it should come as no surprise that his wife, Dani, would have her own high-speed skills as well. But for Dani, her fast pitch stats are for the birth of her babies, especially her second baby.
Cody and Allison’s journey to parenthood did not come easy. With time, patience, and the help of IVF, their rainbow baby was on the way. As hospitals limited visitors and birth photographers were not allowed in the doors, we pivoted. Our birth story turned into Year In The Life Documentary stories, capturing moments from gender reveal to the first birthday.
Second babies are special, especially from repeat clients.
When Ashley reached out to tell me she was pregnant again, I was thrilled! I loved being part of her first birth experience but I knew this time would be different for her - as second experiences often are.
Meet Andrea, one of the favorite doulas Fort Worth Birth Photographer Alex Shelley ksthin is a great asset to your birth team.
When Jamie and Hunter found out they were expecting, they were overjoyed. That is until they found out what theyre family thought about their birth plan. Find out how Jamie and Hunter built the best birth team and found the support they needed to create the birth experience they dreamed of.
When adventurers Jashley & Grant planned their home birth in Fort Worth during the Covid-19 pandemic, they didn’t realize it would be their greatest adventure yet.
COVID-19 has put a damper on birth photographers across the country. Here are 12 tips to help you DIY your birth story since your photographer can’t be there.
With hospitals not allowing visitors, your plans for older children to meet their new sibling has been wrecked. While I know it’s heartbreaking, it can actually be a blessing in disguise. Here are three reasons home sibling meet and greets after birth are better and three ideas to make them extra special.
Hospitals are shifting policies quickly to prep for the Corona Virus. The one policy that will affect your birth story most - Visitation Policy. But Birth & Life Photography has done the research for you and compiled a list of location DFW hospitals and their labor & delivery visitor policies into a handy infographic just for you.
As a birth photographer, I’ve seen a lot of things that people pack for the birth. Some of it is handy, others never get used. After quite a few births, I’ve learned a few handy items every laboring mother could use that rarely make the Pinterest checklists of what to pack in their birth bag.
Emotions of all types run the gamut with every pregnancy. Read more about the story behind the most powerful birth photograph I’ve ever taken…and why it needs to be shared.
Sometimes newborn sessions need to be about more than just the newborn baby. For baby Everleigh, there was too much love to photograph just her.
What do you get when you combine 100-degree heat, two little boys, late afternoon, and an expectant mother? Why a beautiful maternity photo session, of course!
Motherhood is hard. Here’s a list of my favorite things that help make life a little easier, especially when it comes to managing this mom-life run with a little sanity
Reading the contraction monitor is far more simple than it seems! It's the best tool for timing your contractions and knowing when the right time to call your birth photographer (me!) to head to your birth.