Opal & Ivy Images

 Birth Stories

 
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Silent Love. Silent Power

Birth photography is about more than just inviting a stranger into your sacred space to capture the moment of birth. You are inviting an artist to uncover and preserve the little moments, the silent ones, the blink of an eye moments that leave you wondering if they really happened at all. Your story is more than anatomy, it’s pure magic that can be found in whispered words. The strength and bravery with which you face each wave. A tender caress from your partner. The undeniable joy when finally, you lay eyes the babe you’ve dreamt about for so long. From anticipation to first latch. The relief, the peace, the pride… The power of your body, mind, and soul.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Our story isn’t precisely what we thought it would be. This is far more difficult, and brilliant, and exciting, and impossible to put down
— Leo Christopher
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Investment & information

One package to cover your needs.

I hear you mama, baby is coming and your list of things to do to prepare is ever-growing. Booking your birth photographer should be easy.

1495.00

  • In person or phone call consultation

  • Welcome gift from the Mother Goddess

  • On call 24/7 starting at 38 weeks gestation until birth

  • Coverage of active labour, delivery, & up to 2 hours postpartum

  • Minimum of 100 images delivered via wooden USB

Add ons

Discounted maternity, fresh 48, or newborn session available with the purchase of a birth story. Contact for details.

*Instalment options are available


FAQ

When do you arrive and how long do you stay?

The goal is to arrive during active labour and the key to this is communication. Letting me know when early labour has begun and how it is progressing will help me to gauge when it’s time to make my way to you. 2 hours postpartum is usually enough time to capture all those new baby moments like first latch and exam.

Is it okay if I don’t want graphic images?

Of course! Before the big day we will discuss what your preferences are and if that’s above the waist only I will happily honour your request for modesty.

What if you miss the birth?

Although I will make every effort to arrive in time to capture your entire story there is a small chance that I could miss your birth, it’s simply unpredictable. In the event that this happens I will still come to you and tell as much of your story as I can, staying longer or if needed coming back the following day for a fresh 48 to deliver the same amount of images that a longer labour would have allowed for.

Do you share on social media?

Birth is beautiful and empowering. I love that by sharing through social media birth becomes a little more normalized, birth photography is a wonderful educational tool to help women really understand the power of their bodies and overcome fears surrounding birth. However, I wholeheartedly respect the wish to keep birth images private and this is something that we discuss and establish during the booking process.

Do you offer payment plans?

Absolutely! Birth photography is definitely an investment and I am more than happy to discuss a plan that works within your budget. The earlier the booking the easier it is to create a bite sized payment plan. If the total is not payed before baby arrives this will result in the delay of image delivery. Once all payments are made images will be released.

 

Still have questions? Send them my way!