Arrival Moments

My own birth story is not told in images and this makes me long to do my pregnancies all over again. It is that emotion that drives me to create a beautiful birth story for you and your family to cherish for years to come. Birth photographers have the unique ability to freeze time and create lasting memories. From the anticipation and excitement leading up to labor, to the incredible strength and vulnerability displayed during delivery, birth photography allows families to relive those powerful moments again and again. It not only celebrates the beauty of birth but also serves as a powerful reminder of the strength and love that surrounds the arrival of a new baby...

A new father gently touches his new baby's head during a birthing center birth in black and white.
Black and white photo of a newborn baby resting on a mom's belly during first moments after birth.
Dramatic black and white photo of medical staff working in a dimly lit delivery room.
Black and white image of a newborn baby breast feeding from a mom with visible tattoo art.
Black and white image showing an intimate moment between mother and father-to-be, with the him sticking his tongue onto the her forehead.
The feet of a mom-to-be as the hang off the bed just before getting an epidural.
Black and white artistic photo showing supportive touch and massage during labor.
Newborn baby swaddled in a striped hospital cap rests against mother's chest in black and white.
A woman gets sprayed with water while laboring in a bathtub as people walk in the room.
A woman relaxes in a bathtub between contractions.
Healthcare providers attending to a patient pushing during labor and delivery.
Black and white photo showing support and comfort measures during labor.
A newborn resting on a hospital bed wearing a star-patterned outfit.
Group of birth professionals attending to client in medical setting.
A hospital room with dim lighting shows a patient resting on a medical bed with monitors above.

International Association of Professional Birth Photographers

Code of Ethics

Honesty


Be honest and kind to clients, peers and other birth professionals.

Professionalism


Birth photographers are expected to exhibit professional conduct at all times. This includes interactions with clients, peers, medical professionals, birth team members, support staff, administration and others. Remember that in each interaction you are the face of the birth photography industry and you represent us as a whole.


It is expected that you will follow all hospital and birth center rules and regulations.

Accountability


It is an industry standard to ensure you have backup gear when shooting birth photography.


Birth photographers should carry appropriate insurance for their business.


Be accountable to your clients. Abide by your contract in regards to being on call, image delivery and archiving.

Law


Copyright infringement is strictly prohibited. This includes both image theft and plagiarism.


Birth photographers should have the appropriate business license in accordance with their local laws and regulations.


Birth photographers shall pay tax in accordance with the local, state, regional and national laws.

Birth photographers should utilize legal contracts with all clients to protect both their business and their clients.


Discrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, disability or other factors is prohibited.

Respectfulness


Birth photographers will show respect for the birth space at all times. This includes respecting the birth choices a family makes, the birth team, care providers, location rules and family members involved.


It is important to remember that the job of the medical staff is a higher priority than getting a particular photograph.

Confidentiality


It is expected that birth photographers will provide the client with confidentiality in accordance with your contract at all times. This is particularly important when sharing your presence at a birth as well as images, especially those of intimate nature, on social media. Always be sure you have permission before sharing.

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