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A birth certificate proves you were born ... A death certificate proves you died ... Pictures proved you lived.

Birth photography is a very special way to document and capture this special time for 
your growing family. It frees up Dad, Grandma or the friend who is there for moral 
support and allows the birthing team to be there to fully assist Mom while the 
photographer acts like a fly on the wall capturing away your bundle-of-joys journey into 
this world. 

It is more of a photojournalistic approach to photography and never has to mean 
explicit crowning shots. The photos & slideshow are essential to have and treasure and 
reflect upon when the days come and go and the memories fade. A baby is only born 
once. You only get one chance at capturing those moments; the first breath, the first cry, 
the first gaze at mom, the first reaction from siblings, the first bath, etc. 

You deserve to celebrate this time and make this a truly and remarkably wonderful 
experience you shall NEVER forget… and if you do forget, don’t worry, you got it captured!


How it works ...

A consultation when you book your due date to get to know each other and answer questions. You will be able to see the different items included in each Collection.  We'll meet again when you are about 36-weeks.  I encourage your partner to come to one of our meetings. 

I will be on call 24/7 the week before and after your due date.

Photography coverage from active labor (about 6 - 7cm dilated) through up to two hours after delivery to capture many of your baby's firsts. This could mean I'm with you 6 hours or 16 hours, but you are not charged more for a long labor. I generally strive to be like a fly on the wall: present, but not intrusive. I’m not usually an active participant in the birth – while I do hope to contribute to the caring, supportive energy surrounding the laboring family, and I will step in and offer to help if needed. It’s not my role to be a stated presence. Instead, I’m there to document what unfolds, as it unfolds, in as unobtrusive a way as possible. No “below the waist” shots will be taken and I pride myself on capturing modest, natural shots which portray the complete essence of childbirth.

Five low-resolution, watermarked images will be emailed to you within 48 hours of delivery for immediate sharing with family and friends. 

With your permission, a "sneak peek" gallery will be shared on our Facebook page starting within 48-hours.

In 3 - 4 weeks, your final gallery of a minimum of 50  images will be added to a password protected online gallery for download for 5 days.

If your Collection includes video, this will be available with 4 weeks.


Here is an example of a birth video.

What does it cost ...

Dena Howard - Lead Photographer, Dena Howard Portrait Design, 124 Tabby Lane, Murphy, NC 28906, 828-835-2088
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