birth photography, films, and doula support in the dc / northern virginia metro area
BECAUSE I SEE THE STRENGTH YOU ALREADY POSSESS
I create powerful images and films so that you can see it too.
As a seasoned birth photographer and doula, I see you. You are not just a vessel, and a healthy baby is not the only thing that matters. Your health matters too - and not just physical health, but also emotional, spiritual, and psychological. Birth is beautiful and transformative, and it is also sometimes a place of deep pain, fear, or plans gone amok. My work goes beyond just creating beautiful images and focuses deeply on maternal health. You deserve to be and stay whole through this process and to have the support you need. Documentary photos and films provide you a return ticket to these precious moments, a place for you to process, understand, and be empowered by your birth story.
witnessing you in your love story, supporting you in your journey
DC and NORTHERN VIRGINIA
birth photographer and doula
DC and northern virginia birth photographer and doula
birth photography, films, and doula support in the dc/northern virginia metro area
because I see the strength you already possess
I create powerful images and films so that you can see it too.
As a seasoned birth photographer and doula, I see you. You are not just a vessel, and a healthy baby is not the only thing that matters. Your health matters too - and not just physical health, but also emotional, spiritual, and psychological. Birth is beautiful and transformative, and it is also sometimes a place of deep pain, fear, or plans gone amok. My work goes beyond just creating beautiful images and focuses deeply on maternal health. You deserve to be and stay whole through this process and to have the support you need. Documentary photos and films provide you a return ticket to these precious moments, a place for you to process, understand, and be empowered by your birth story.
witnessing you in. your love story,
supporting you in your journey
photographer, filmmaker, doula
meet Heidi
+ 14 years experience as a birth photographer
+ Certified Doula
+ Maternal Health Advocate
+ Mom of 3, all born at home
+ Known and trusted by local midwives
+ Over 100 births witnessed and supported
+ International Association of Professional Birth Photographers Accredited Photographer
+ Birth Photographer of the Year Competition Judge
+ Soulful Storytellers Artisan Filmmaker
+ Birth Becomes You Certified Photographer
the
experience
BIRTH PHOTOGRAPHY
Imagine giving birth with calm confidence because you know what to expect and you are surrounded by a team who deeply respects you and believes in you.
There's so much more to record about this time in your life than beautiful nurseries and baby booties (although I love those as much as the next photographer!) Choosing to have me on your team means that your story will be witnessed and held by an experienced birth worker who deeply respects and understands this transformative journey.
While birth is what first drew me to photography, it is just the beginning. The power and love you experience in birth keeps showing up throughout your parenting journey.
Real life is more than an occasional dressed up, "say cheese" portrait session. It is both amazing and arduous. It goes too fast and not fast enough. I offer pregnancy, postpartum, newborn, and family documentary sessions to preserve memories beyond the birth day.
experience
FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY
the
Your photography is really good therapy
new mother.
like
for the
— rachel, soldier and triathlete
Your photos were in
processing my delivery and to show me the strong woman
so crucial
that I was.
— Julie, labor and delivery nurse
the story of malachi
featured journey film
62
planned out-of-hospital births
102
Times I cried
102
births
14
years telling stories
25
water births
What is real
is always worth
What is real is always worth
You never dreamed how intense and hard and beautiful it would all be. Here. Hold onto your moments.
remembering
