Birth Photography in Gilbert
Capture one of the most important moments of your life with a specialized birth photographer. Read more to learn how our team fits into your birth plan.
What is Birth Photography?
We know that when a special day comes along, we should snag some photos so that we can remember it always. Photographs spark memories. They bring back feelings and impressions that otherwise would be lost to time. And yet there is one significant day, arguably the most significant of them all: the day your child is born.
Birth photography is just that. It’s getting these moments captured so that you can keep those memories forever. Birth photography is a beautiful and respectful way that you control to document that most special of all days. Because birth photography uses a documentary-style, birth photography does not require poses and forced smiles. Instead, it’s all about capturing the raw elements of the moment. With birth photography, the goal is to preserve every moment, every laugh, every teardrop, and every memory.
Why is birth photography important?
For understandable reasons, some people may be reluctant to hire a birth photographer. These are intimate moments that we may want to keep private. But often, this is the way we think and feel about childbirth before it has happened. Afterwards, many people recognize that the birth of their child may have been uncomfortable, awkward, and painful at times, but it was also miraculous. And birth photography is all about capturing that miracle.
But some may argue that birth photography is still unnecessary. After all, if birthing is so special, then surely you can remember it just fine without any birth photography. Alas, would that it were so! The reality is that these important moments can take your attention away from committing them to memory. This may affect your ability to remember the beautiful moments of childbirth afterwards, hence the value of birth photography. Even for those women who choose to do natural childbirth, birth photography has some benefits. A mother’s body goes through a fair amount of stress during childbirth. Afterwards, her body automatically dumps large amounts of dopamine into her brain the moment she finally holds her newborn infant. That rollercoaster of stress and dopamine can interfere with the formation of long-term memories, but neither one will have any effect on the memories captured via birth photography.
At a fleeting glance, birth photography may seem like an awkward and uncomfortable idea. But if you pause to seriously consider the value of birth photography, the benefits become clear.
Our team is your all-inclusive birthing solution
Learn more about us, and about our amazing birth photographer.
What are the advantages of professional Birth Photography?
Hopefully the benefits of birth photography are now clear to you. But there’s another thing to consider, and that is whether or not it is worthwhile to pay for professional birth photography. Once again, there are compelling reasons why it makes perfect sense to spend the extra money and hire a professional for your birth photography needs.
While it is true that many people carry a high-quality camera in their pocket, that does not make your husband, partner, or friend into a high-quality photographer. With birth photography, the opportunities for specific photos will only last a moment, and you’ll need someone who can capture that moment the first time--because there’s never a second change to capture the first time you hold your newborn infant. A professional doing your birth photography knows not only the moments to be looking for, but also the flattering angles and camera settings to capture the story of your family’s special day.
Now suppose that your partner is an accomplished photographer. That’s wonderful! But you may still want to hire a professional for your birth photography. Isn’t the birth of a new child a special day for your partner as well? They shouldn’t have to view that day through the lens of a camera. That’s the job for the birth photographer. With professional birth photography, you and yours will be able to focus on the moment, not the camera.
Finally, think about how intimate the experience of childbirth is. You don’t share that moment with just anyone. You share it with people who are very significant to you, and you share it with childbirth professionals, such as the obstetrician, nurse, midwife, doula, etc. For birth photography, the professional photographer that you hired fits right in with that group, putting the distance created by professionalism between them and this intimate moment. You tell them the angles and types of shots you are interested in before labor and delivery begins, and then they take it from there.
How much does it cost to use a Doula in Gilbert?
One common question about doulas relates to how much they cost. It is wise to check with your insurance provider to see whether or not they will cover the cost of a doula. Whatever the answer, looking into using a doula during your labor and delivery can still be a good choice, especially for first-time mothers. Using a doula has been shown to reduce the risk of other costly, painful, and potentially dangerous operations such as c-sections, while also improving mothers’ overall experience with the birthing process. Even more important to consider may be the uniqueness of delivering a new child. The arrival of your baby is truly a once-in-a-lifetime moment. A doula there to provide comfort and support will enable you to focus more fully on this very special and beautiful time.
Contact us for more details about our birth photographer.
We’d love to chat and see how we can fit into your birth plan.