Lotus Bloom Photography by Emily Rose
Labor and Birth Photography
What to expect in Hospital Birth/ Home Birth photography:
Birth photography is about documenting the arrival of your baby, whether this is at home, in hospital or a birthing center, vaginally or belly birthing. My focus is on raw connections between partners and the love-filled intimacy in the room. Labor can be a complete blur and while we think we will remember everything…. we just don’t. This is where a birth photographer freezes all moments for you, big and small, and you can relive meeting your baby for the rest of your life.
I ask you to call me first when you are in early labor so that I can pick up my gear and then we will keep communicating, keeping me updated into active labor.
I support all types of births! Hospital birth, home birth, birth center births, inductions, natural birth, scheduled cesarean, transferred home birth to hospital. All of it. Whatever you are planning or not planning, I am all in and invested in telling the unique story of how your birth story unfolds. I pack up after your baby has their newborn exam and leave you to have some sweet loving skin to skin time.
Investment: $800 to $1,200 depending on birth location
30-60 minutes Fresh 48 photoshoot:
The session is held at the place of your baby’s birth (whether at a hospital, birth center, or home) within the first 12-48 hours of your baby’s life.
These are unposed images that capture real interactions between you and your baby during those quiet moments, as well as those first feedings, first diaper changes, and emotional first family meetings. I’ll document the newness of your baby’s sweet fingers and feet, those delicate wisps of hair, and beautiful newborn details that change so quickly, all while chatting with you and your husband, and making sure everyone is comfortable.
Investment: $200
*****(Subject to Travel fee if over 30 miles radius)
In-Home Newborn Photography
I will take a variety of poses, including aerial, side view, straight on, and close up. Swaddle the baby in a wrap, use posing pillows to support their head, and place them in props like baskets or blankets.
The session can last a few hours, but it may suspend if the baby needs to be fed, burped, changed, or comforted. Someone or something is likely to get peed or pooped on during the session. This could be you, the photographer or some of the blankets and props used during the session. Relax, everything gets washed after the session.
Most newborn sessions are scheduled in the mornings as newborns seem to be calmer in the mornings than in the afternoons.
BONUS…you don’t have to leave the house! No packing everything up and taking your baby out. During my home sessions, I look for the rooms with the best window light and do most of the shots in those areas.
I can provide: outfits, swaddles, props, and backdrops.
A shoot at home also allows for all members of the family to be involved in most of the shots, or as many as each person wants to be. My goal is to get shots of the baby alone, baby with both parents together, baby with each parent separately, full family, and baby with siblings (together and each individually if they will allow it.)
Investment: $300
*****(Subject to Travel fee if over 30 miles radius)
Maternity and Newborn Milestones
1 Hour Maternity:
Pregnancy is a special time! 9 months can go by incredibly quickly and at the time, you're too busy trying to organize things that you don't get a chance to really see how your body is changing. It's an exciting time, full of anticipation when you can look forward to the arrival of your precious little person.
I typically take these between 34-36 weeks pregnant.
Investment: $175
1 Hour Mini Milestones:
Pictures that capture your baby's development stage. The little details that make your baby unique. Sitters, standing, 1/2 birthday (6 months), 1 year birthday smash cakes, milk bath and more!
Milestone bundle: to capture your baby every month! After all 12 sessions you'll have some amazing photos to create a collage of memories, PLUS you'll earn a FREE Cake Smash session! These sessions tend to go by pretty quickly! I've found most babies will tolerate me for about 25-30 minutes, after that we all have to try a little harder. I try to keep things moving quickly to both keep the baby interested/engaged and get as much variety as I can before the session is over.
Investment: $150 per each milestone session. Book all 12 and earn the complimentary smash cake session.
*****(Subject to Travel fee if over 30 miles radius)