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Posted on March 22, 2012
Before preparing for the birth of my second child, I am not sure I had even heard the word ‘doula’. But after hiring an amazing doula to support me through the labor and delivery of my son, I strongly urge all of my friends to look into having one. This week is World Doula Week and I am pleased to offer a special rate to those couples who wish to secure the services of a professional doula AND my professional birth photography.
All birth photography information, frequently asked questions, and package pricing for birth photography services can be found at www.hrbirthphotographer.com.
Treasure Collection ~ $695 (regularly $850)
Cherish Collection ~ $495 (regularly $575)
Rules:
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Offer extends to due dates before 12/31/2012.
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Home, midwifery center, or hospital births in the Hampton Roads area all apply.
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Parents must sign my model release, granting me permission to use the images in my marketing and promotional materials. You will have final say, of course, of any particular image that you would rather not share – your privacy is always my first priority!
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Parents must have hired a “professional doula” to attend the birth. (Doula must be currently certified, have attended a doula training, or be a member of DONA or a recognized doula association)
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Full payment must be made 30 days before your due date (retainer due at time of booking).
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This offer is subject to availability, and I am only taking on one birth a month at this special rate.
Please contact me at amanda@kimberlingrayphotography for more information or if you have questions!
Posted on March 21, 2012
Many people ask me, “Why would anyone want to have THAT photographed?” when I tell them that I am a birth photographer. What my clients know is that birth is an amazing journey for a woman and being able to freeze the moments in time leading up to and right after a baby is brought into the world is one of the best gifts to have. Often, the little details are the things that make a birth story complete. I have had many women say, “Oh, I completely forgot about that!” or “I am so glad we have this – I was wondering about the timeline, I just couldn’t remember everything.” Second to the sheer emotion on everyone’s faces, the details are my favorite part. Here’s just a sample of some of the details from the birth day of Cohen:
Posted on February 9, 2012
I was lucky enough to capture Lucy’s Birth (click for the slideshow!) and when she came for her newborn session, her big brother Jude did amazingly well with her! Here are some of my all-time favorite newborn shots – I am so thrilled that they chose me to capture their growing family!
Posted on December 28, 2011
I didn’t realize how hard it would be to choose just TEN images from the whole year until I started going back through my archives! To be honest, I probably could have chosen ten per birth for this particular category – each birth experience is so different and the images truly tell the story of a woman’s journey to bring her baby into the world.
Birth Photography is an intimate specialty. Not only do you have to be well versed in different lighting situations and maneuver quietly and stealthily in a hospital or home environment so as not to disturb the laboring mother, her support team, and the staff (if in a hospital), but you also have to read body language and cues well. After photographing births for nearly 2 years, I feel as though I know when to take a step back and put the camera down and when to keep the camera in my hand because things are going to move quickly. It’s a delicate balance between knowing when to snap that perfect moment’s photo and when to allow for privacy or modesty.
But the emotion captured in the images from births takes my breath away. There is something so raw and so deep about the moments surrounding the birth of a child…and being privileged enough to witness and capture it? Priceless. Enjoy my top 10…okay, 11…favorite birth images of 2011.
And I had to add this one of last week’s Christmas birth. It isn’t often that I am allowed or able to capture this moment, so when I am, I take full advantage!
Posted on December 14, 2011
I was contacted by this little guy’s grandmother just a few weeks before his arrival. My family travels out of town for the Thanksgiving holiday, and I was not sure that I would be able to return to Virginia Beach in time to capture his birth, but told her I would be on standby for the big day. Turns out, I was able to make it just in time to capture her scheduled c-section and the slideshow of his birth is below. Please take a moment to watch after you sigh at his beautiful newborn portraits. He was such a great model for me!
& Click here to watch the Birth Story of Gregory