"Rachel is a fabulous birth photographer fueled by her open, generous, sympathetic and loving energy and heart!" - Donna Tabas, Midwife
WELCOME!
Congratulations on your pregnancy! Since you are here, you probably already know that Birth Photography can be an incredible way to capture special moments between you and your partner, to illustrate the first time you meet baby outside the womb, and to savor special details in the room - all part of your story!
Whether I am your doula and/or nj birth photographer, I am always incredibly honored to be invited into one's birth space and bear witness to such an incredibly transformative life event. I love being part of the birth team and absolutely love working with women and families during this time.
Congratulations on your pregnancy! Since you are here, you probably already know that Birth Photography can be an incredible way to capture special moments between you and your partner, to illustrate the first time you meet baby outside the womb, and to savor special details in the room - all part of your story!
Whether I am your doula and/or nj birth photographer, I am always incredibly honored to be invited into one's birth space and bear witness to such an incredibly transformative life event. I love being part of the birth team and absolutely love working with women and families during this time.
Rachel brings a photographer's eye, and a doula's heart, to all the births she attends.
Photo selected as Photo Competition finalist at Midwives of NJ Symposium for Physiologic Birth
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
The standard NJ birth photography package includes: prenatal meeting to discuss your wish list, 24/7 commitment 2 weeks prior to your estimated due date and until you give birth, unlimited attendance at your birth (home or hospital) from active labor (about 5-6cm) to 1 (+ -) hours postpartum, 75-100 edited photos, photo files shared via file sharing within 3-5 weeks of birth, and 3 photos shared within 3 days. Current pricing: $1500 (or $2400 combined doula/photo) AVAILABILITY Yes! As a birth doula, I am accustomed to being on-call 24/7 for clients. All you need to do is contact me once you go into labor (& after you have chatted with your provider) & I will meet you once you are in active labor (around 5-6cm). I will remain at the birth location for your labor and delivery (until you have given birth) and about 1-2 hours postpartum. |
Photo was selected as part of Huff Post Parents Fall 2017 feature on Midwives.
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Rachel was our birth photographer for our first child and she was nothing short of amazing! Her doula experience gives her the unique ability to anticipate and capture the moments that we now cherish forever. The quality of her photographs are without question and to say we would use her again is an understatement. - Dwayne
WHAT NJ/NY/PA AREAS
I am a birth photographer residing in Morris County, NJ near Morristown and will travel up to 60 miles in northern New Jersey (NJ) as far south as Trenton, Eastern Pennsylvania (PA) Lehigh Valley, Westchester/Rockland Counties New York, & SW Connecticut (CT).
HOME, HOSPITAL, or BIRTH CENTER
Yes! I can come to you wherever childbirth takes place - homebirth or hospital. I love working with different doctors, midwives, nurses, doulas, and anyone else who may attend the birth of your baby at home or hospital.
WHAT IF I NEED TO HAVE A CESAREAN?
Whether I can come into the OR is on a case-by-case basis however we can do our best to try. If I have been present at your labor but not able to photograph the actual birth, then we can transfer that time to postpartum photos. If there is no labor time and you go directly to OR then we can transfer the deposit to newborn photo shoot or Fresh 48 photo session.
I am a birth photographer residing in Morris County, NJ near Morristown and will travel up to 60 miles in northern New Jersey (NJ) as far south as Trenton, Eastern Pennsylvania (PA) Lehigh Valley, Westchester/Rockland Counties New York, & SW Connecticut (CT).
HOME, HOSPITAL, or BIRTH CENTER
Yes! I can come to you wherever childbirth takes place - homebirth or hospital. I love working with different doctors, midwives, nurses, doulas, and anyone else who may attend the birth of your baby at home or hospital.
WHAT IF I NEED TO HAVE A CESAREAN?
Whether I can come into the OR is on a case-by-case basis however we can do our best to try. If I have been present at your labor but not able to photograph the actual birth, then we can transfer that time to postpartum photos. If there is no labor time and you go directly to OR then we can transfer the deposit to newborn photo shoot or Fresh 48 photo session.
Rachel captured every wonderful moment without any direction from us whatsoever and the quality was amazing! - Leon
MODESTY
I will use my common sense to be respectful of the birthing space and stay within your comfort zone. We will have a prenatal meeting in the last trimester to discuss your wish list and preferences. Sometimes moms think they don't want something, but then are grateful to have the photo, so it is good to have conversation to explore options.
PRIVATE vs SHARED PHOTOS
Up to you! I may ask you if I can share certain photos on my website or facebook page and you can either agree or decline - completely up to you! You may have seen a photo you liked that inspired you to contact me, so the same may be true for future visitors and mamas.
OTHER SERVICES
(Available to existing doula clients only): Birth and Golden Hour Photo Add-on. Birth Photography Services including Gallery of 20-25 photos of baby being born and newborn/golden hour photos. $350.
GETTING IN TOUCH
Please contact me to inquire for pricing & set-up a meet-n-greet. If you decide to hire me, I will ask you to complete an agreement and provide a deposit to book my services to photography your labor and delivery.
I will use my common sense to be respectful of the birthing space and stay within your comfort zone. We will have a prenatal meeting in the last trimester to discuss your wish list and preferences. Sometimes moms think they don't want something, but then are grateful to have the photo, so it is good to have conversation to explore options.
PRIVATE vs SHARED PHOTOS
Up to you! I may ask you if I can share certain photos on my website or facebook page and you can either agree or decline - completely up to you! You may have seen a photo you liked that inspired you to contact me, so the same may be true for future visitors and mamas.
OTHER SERVICES
(Available to existing doula clients only): Birth and Golden Hour Photo Add-on. Birth Photography Services including Gallery of 20-25 photos of baby being born and newborn/golden hour photos. $350.
GETTING IN TOUCH
Please contact me to inquire for pricing & set-up a meet-n-greet. If you decide to hire me, I will ask you to complete an agreement and provide a deposit to book my services to photography your labor and delivery.
(Rachel) was able to shoot some of the most beautiful pictures and help us have memories that we never even dreamed of having! Thank you, Rachel!!! - Tanja
As featured on Orgasmic Birth, "My Dream Team".
