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Esther Edith is a professional birth photographer serving the Spokane, WA / Coeur d’Alene, ID areas. Here are a few reasons you might want to consider investing in professional birth photography.
Five Reasons to Hire a Professional Birth Photographer
Birth photography is growing in popularity, and here are five great reasons for why you may want to consider inviting a professional birth photographer to capture your birth:
1. Gives you the Freedom to focus on giving birth, without worrying about capturing every moment in your memory.
Giving birth usually demands all of our energy and attention. From the intricate fabrication of your baby’s wrinkly little hands, to the expressions of awe and joy as you delight in them, your birth photographer preserves these special details for your family, in a beautiful, visual memory.
2. Allows your spouse to fully support you:
Instead of your partner worrying about taking photos, invite a professional birth photographer to do their job, and to capture your birth event. One of my favorite images to capture is dad’s expression when he meets newborn baby for the first time. Your partner can give you his full attention, and be more relaxed and present with you during your birth, while your birth photographer skillfully documents it all.
Instead of your partner worrying about taking photos, invite a professional birth photographer to do their job, and to capture your birth event. One of my favorite images to capture is dad’s expression when he meets newborn baby for the first time. Your partner can give you his full attention, and be more relaxed and present with you during your birth, while your birth photographer skillfully documents it all.
3. Capturing a Birth Requires Skill and Professional Equipment:
A birth photographer is trained and experienced in how to capture the best-possible images for you; from choosing the right angles, to the lighting, to capturing all the small details, and all the time it takes to edit and compile your birth story, a professional birth photographer is equipped with the necessary tools it takes to beautifully capture your birth. (The image to the right was taken late into the night, with only one, small lamp in the room, but my camera and editing equipment allowed me to preserve the moment well, so that this family can look back on and cherish it for years to come.)
4. Childbirth is one of the most important events of life:
Every time a baby is born is a miraculous event. There are no do-overs with a birth. This is the one time your child will enter the world, and it’s an event worth documenting. We spend thousands to capture our weddings, not only because it’s a special day filled with love, joy, and beauty, but it also marks the event of inviting someone into your family; likewise, your birth is also worthy of being preserved in beautiful, lasting images.
5. Remembering your Birth gives you a refreshed perspective
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I have to admit: there are some rough days as a parent. During these times, I often look back at my own birth story images, and my heart swells with joy, thankfulness, and refreshed love for my babies. I have no birth photos from our first birth – only vague, faint memories. I regret not capturing it, but my birth photos from our last home-water-birth mean the world to me, and I look through them often, and they help me to remember the miracle of life, to not take it for granted, and to push through the challenges as I did with my birth.
When you Hire Me:
Having given birth myself, I understand the intimacy and vulnerability of giving birth; your comfort is my utmost priority. When we meet prior to your birth, I want to give you the chance to grow comfortable with me, get to know each other a bit, and go over the details of your birth plan. Together, we will brainstorm how I might best capture the process for you.
Birth clients are my top-most priority, which is why from 37 weeks until your birth, I will be on-call for you 24/7. This means that all of my other sessions take second place, I do not plan any travel or vacation, and I prioritize your reserved time. We will stay in touch as you start to go into labor, and I will arrive at your place of delivery when you are moving into active labor. I will stay with you throughout the process, and up to 2 hours afterwards while you and your loved ones bond with your newest family member.
If full birth coverage is not for you, but you really wish to capture those early, post-birth moments, please click here to view information on my “Fresh Baby” package.
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Krystle - Beautiful images!
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estheredithgalleries - Thank you Krystle!
Samantha - I couldn’t agree more that you need both a professional photographer and professional equipment to truly capture beautiful birth photography images. While your loved ones mean well, an iPhone just really isn’t the way to go in documenting such an important day. What beautiful birth photography in Spokane and Coeur d’Alene!
Michelle - great post and wonderful reasons to hire a birth photographer! I wish I could go back in time and get some pictures taken when my kids were born
Allison Anderson - Wonderful information for clients looking to hire a birth photogtrapher in Spokane and Coeur d’Alene. This type of photography was not very popular when my children were born, but I wish I had booked someone.
Jenny Storment - If I was to have another baby I would totally have a birth photographer, it such a great way to capture this amazing moment of a new life coming into this world. If I have any friends looking for a Birth Photographer in the Spokane Washington area I will send them your way.
Mandi M - Great reasons! I love it all! :)
Jennifer Rittenberry - I love how you have fully laid out why women should prioritize having a professional birth photographer. Not only have you summarized this in your top 5 reasons, but you really drive it home with relating it to your own experiences and even regret. I know that I would feel confident in hiring you as my Spokane and Coeur D’Alene Birth Photographer after reading about all of your skills and being able to showcase them here in one place for us.
Melissa - I would have loved to have a birth photographer to be honest. =)
Why Hire a Professional Birth Photographer? | Esther Edith, Spokane Birth Photographer and Doula » E s t h e r E d i t h Photographer and Doula, Maternity, Birth, Newborn, and Couples Photography and Doula Services in Spokane Washington, and Coeur d - […] of hiring a professional birth photographer. If you haven’t already read my previous post on Five Reasons to Hire a Birth Photographer, my third reason includes, “A birth photographer is trained and experienced in how to capture […]