PACKAGES & SERVICES
YOUR INVESTMENT GUIDE
MY VISION
YOUR MEMORIES - AND SO MUCH MORE
Your birth photos are more than just a snapshot in time. So much more. It was through birth photography and videography that I learned more about childbirth and my own body than I’d been taught by my parents, my friends, in school, and at doctor’s appointments combined. Birth imagery was the single most influential thing on my own birth experiences, and I am so grateful for that. I mean it when I say this is such important work.
I feel I’m best suited for the families who want to share their stories — woman to woman, mother to child. I’m for those who want to see their own strength through a different set of eyes. I’m for the spouses who view pregnancy, birth, and their pregnant partners with the reverence they deserve. I’m for the body-positive, the sex-positive, the advocates. I’m for future generations that deserve systems better than those we have now.
I partner with families who know that they have more options than most of us are often presented, that they have agency over their own bodies, and that their birth experiences can and should be guided by them.
I hope I’m the one for you.
The Birth of Avie
Unmedicated Birth
CINEMATIC FILMS
Birth is an intense sensory experience. The movement and sounds in video tell your story in a way that images alone simply can’t: the way you sway your hips through each wave, how your partner caresses you between rushes, the sound of your voice as you power through contractions. Your baby’s first cry.
I create emotionally charged cinematic films that preserve the sensory details from your birth day, so you can relive the experience more fully—over and over again.
PAYMENT PLANS
In an effort to make birth photography as attainable as possible, I offer extended payment arrangements. The standard payment plan requires a $500 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 products & services chosen and how early you book them.
COLLECTIONS
COLLECTION I
Pre-consultation (in-person, or by phone, email, or video chat)
On-call 24/7 from 38 weeks until the time of delivery
Time spent with you during active labor and up to two hours after the birth
100 photographer-chosen, print-ready images in high resolution, hand-edited and delivered via digital download
2495
COLLECTION II
Pre-consultation (in-person, or by phone, email, or video chat)
On-call 24/7 from 38 weeks until the time of delivery
Time spent with you during active labor and up to two hours after the birth
40 photographer-chosen, print-ready images in high resolution, hand-edited and delivered via digital download
2295
COLLECTION III
Pre-consultation (in-person, or by phone, email, or video chat)
On-call 24/7 from 38 weeks until the time of delivery
Time spent with you during active labor and up to two hours after the birth
20 photographer-chosen, print-ready images in high resolution, hand-edited and delivered via digital download
1995
ADD-ON Products & SERVICESBuild your perfect birth package
FULL BIRTH FILM
6-9 minute birth film, set to licensed music
MINI BIRTH FILM
2-3 minute birth film, set to licensed music
FULL SPECTRUM DOULA SUPPORT
1 prenatal visit, birth support, 1 postpartum visit
HEIRLOOM ALBUM
10x10 hand-bound lay-flat album with 10 spreads (20 pages)
FAQ
Will we meet before the birth?
I am always happy to meet with families beforehand! Birth is a very intimate, personal experience, so whatever you need to feel comfortable with my presence I'm happy to do. That being said, we can also communicate via email, text message, over the phone, even video chat if you want. I know everyone is different, so I'm flexible based on what's comfortable for you.
How many births have you attended?
111 as of September 2022! (Hospital - 50, Home - 42, Birth Center - 19)
When should I book you?
As early as possible! In order to give each of my clients the attention they deserve, I can only accept a limited number of births per year. I generally work with only one or two families per month, so I encourage you to contact me as soon as you know you're expecting.
When will you show up?
Ideally, I arrive sometime during your active labor. The most perfect timing is a few hours before your baby is born, for a total of 4-6 hours of coverage. Birth is FAR from ideal though, most of the time... so we do our best to gauge the right time for me to join you based on a variety of indicators. Usually it's best to go by how close together your contractions are, and how difficult they are for you to manage. Other factors that will weight in the decision are dilation, effacement, and station (if known), and if your membranes are ruptured or intact.
What if I have a cesarean?
Surgical births make beautiful birth stories too! I’ve accompanied families into the operating room to meet their babies on many occasions. Ideally, you should discuss this with your care provider during your pregnancy so you know what to expect. Even if your doctor has a policy against allowing photographers into the OR, I can come to the hospital with you at check-in, document your pre-op, give my camera to your support person to use during the birth, and photograph post-delivery moments as usual. The documentation of your story is just as, if not more, important as any mama delivering vaginally!
What if you miss the birth?
Babies are unpredictable! Missed births happen, but they're rare. In the event of illness or emergency, I have a couple of backup photographers that I could send in my place. If I miss the birth because your labor was super fast, I still come to your place of birth to document as much of your story as I can. If there are too many missed moments to build a full gallery, I am happy to offer a Fresh 48 or Documentary Family session for a day soon after baby arrives.
How soon will I see my images?
Immediately after your birth, I will deliver a handful of edited images for you to see and share right away, generally within 24 hours. The full gallery takes a bit of time, especially with 5 children at home! I try my best to deliver within 6 weeks, but because I hand edit each and every image for consistency, gallery turnaround can be up to 12 weeks.
Will you post my photos on the internet?
I only share images with express permission from my clients. I love birth stories, I never get tired of reading them, of seeing them unfold, through imagery or in real life. I think that something has been lost among women in modern culture, we don't talk about birth among our families and friends the way we once did. I love to show the beauty, power, and magic of my clients birth stories, in hope that it will empower other women. I want women to feel strong, confident, and capable when they're about to meet their babies, and this helps to encourage that mentality.
How do I receive my images?
I deliver client images digitally, in beautiful, password-protected galleries, and are available for download in original resolution. You can order heirloom quality, professional prints directly from your gallery, or you may use the high-resolution files to print your own through the lab of your choosing. Please contact me for a quote if you're interested in having me design a lay-flat album for your family.
