Birth Sessions have my complete heart.  I am the most well rounded experienced birth photographer in the Wiregrass area.  Your investment includes being on call all day/night from 38 weeks to 42 weeks, all communication/consultation, from active labor (7cm dilated), up to two hours after birth, and your ordering appointment.  

Birth Pricing Details:

• A non refundable $300 deposit is required with your signed contract. At our appointment we will go over the contract, discuss your birth plans, ask/answer questions and just get to know each other and make sure I am a good fit for your photography needs.  The remaining $299 is due a month before your due date.  
• I remain at your birth for approximately 2 hours post partum, or until the newborn exam is complete.
• I do video as well as photograph.  I capture things such as you contracting on video, as well as after the baby is earthside, I capture the sweet little new cry, and reactions from parents.  You will have the option to purchase a birth DVD at your ordering appointment.
• You do receive a complimentary studio newborn portrait session on a weekday.  If a weekend is needed, there will be a $75 fee.

Additional FAQS

• Your birth includes me being there for up to 6 hours, an overage fee may occur if we exceed that time amount.  
• If your birth does not go as planned, and you end up with a C-Section, it is up to YOU to clear with your birth team that I am allowed in the OR.  Currently, Medical Center does allow Birth Photographers in the OR however Flowers is hit or miss.  I do require signed permission upfront and this is something we will discuss at your consultation.  
• If you and your spouse need me to step out for some privacy, I do respect that, we can come up with a code word if you like, or just a simple "Please give us a minute" would be perfectly fine.
• I try to not shoot with Flash.  It can be loud and disturbing.  However, I do require a light source, I prefer natural window light and then a light in the room to be on.  In the event you give birth at night, I will try my best to shoot with no flash, just know when I shoot in low light, my camera handles it very well, but it does give it a "grain" affect, which is natural in this type of photography.
• A model release is part of the contract with births.  I shoot very modestly, and I never share something that is not modest.  I do blog and share portraits from each birth.  However, I offer a 100% privacy add-on fee of $300. Please keep in mind that there is always something share worthy, even if it doesn’t include”that moment”. I am very respectful of keeping my shares modest and you have a final say in anything portrayed on my site, blog or business page.
• As soon as you are in labor, please contact me and please keep me updated.  I HIGHLY recommend hiring a Doula (Mamas Friend Birth Services, website is https://www.mamasfriend.com), as not only will they help guide you through an amazing birth, but they take control of all contact with me, so therefore you get to enjoy your birth without any worry!  We have worked several births together and our effort and workflow are seamless!  
• Birth images are primarily shot in black and white.  This gives the guide of a story, however I do share a few "color" images.  Hospital rooms can give off harsh yellow colors, and I feel like black and white helps guide your eyes to what is important.  If you prefer to have both options, a color correcting fee of $150 will be added to your total. 
• In the event that you have an emergency c-section, and I am not allowed in, I will photograph everything that will come after baby is out.  We will still get all the newborn exam pictures and so forth.  I highly recommend having this written in your back up birth plan, and you go ahead and receive written permission.  Depending on how long I have been with you during your birth, if you do not exceed your paid for time limit, a credit will be reserved towards your order for you.
• I do not sneak peek images on Facebook until your images have been viewed and ordered from.  I do give little "glimpse" on my Instagram stories! 
• If scheduling your newborn with your birth, you will come and view your images up to two weeks after your newborn session is complete. Most clients typically put all images in a large Heirloom Album, and order wall art from the actual portrait session.
• In the event that you do not wish to pursue with birth photography, I do not offer any refunds on the deposit (this will be written in your contract), you may however use the fee towards your newborn session.

Fresh 48 is a great option for those that do not wish to have the "live" birth captured.  The most question I get is "What is a Fresh 48?".  Simply it is this, I come to the hospital within 48 hours after birth before you are discharged.  We photograph baby wrapped up in the lovely Hospital supplied blanket, a sweet little family portrait, and all the "fresh" details!  

Fresh 48 FAQS

• Fresh 48 is $199.  This includes a 30-45 minute Hospital session for Flowers or Medical Center.  There is a travel fee for outside of Dothan.
• I will come to the Hospital on the weekend.  If I need to come on a Sunday I will not be able to come until that evening.  
• You must contact me once baby is born.  Not right after birth, but that day.  
• If you do not contact me, there are no refunds on my end as you are responsible for notifying me.
• $100 down to reserve your due date at consultation.  Contract will be signed then.  
• You can do a first peak at your home within 48 hours (I can follow you to the Hospital to capture the sweet new surrounding).  This is an additional $100 fee.