Birth
Your birth is a moment you'll remember for the rest of your life. Time will pass, babies will grow, memories will fade.
But birth.
You'll always remember the first time you saw their face.
The first cry.
The first time you breathed them in.
The first sigh that says, "At last. I've been waiting for you."
Let me come by your side. Let me capture those firsts. Allow me to silently sit by while your body prepares you for the biggest change in your life. I will capture the raw emotions, the real beauty, and the bond that is just beginning.
Includes:
~Being on call within the month surrounding your due date
~Sitting by your side, whether in your home or the hospital after you reach active labor
~Documenting labor, birth, and 1-2 hours after birth
~Password protected image sharing gallery with over 100 hand edited images for downloading
~Prints available separately via an online gallery from professional printing lab
$350
Note: I never want you to have to choose your favorite images and I never want to restrict the images I edit and place in your gallery. My style of photography results in a collection of images that speak to your families unique beauty and connection. You session fee includes the on location session experience, usually around an hour and all the high resolution digital files from your gallery to keep for life and print and use as you see fit. Sessions can take place in your home (always for newborn) or at one of the many beautiful outdoor locations Roanoke has to offer. You will receive all the digital files, edited by me, from your session in both color and black and white, delivered by way of direct download. Your images will be displayed in a private online gallery for viewing, sharing, and optional a la carte print and canvas ordering.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Birth Photography
What is birth photography?
Birth photography is allowing me to tell your story. Capturing the firsts of it all. Birth photography documents the first cries, first kisses and the first glimpses. As magnificent as birth is, Mom will be so focused on delivering & Dad will be overwhelmed with his awaiting arrival that it's easy to let those invaluable details be missed and forgotten. As your photographer, I can document you first "hello" and your last "just us".
Birth photography isn't gross and doesn't need to be graphic. It can be tasteful, modest and still capture the deep connections of birth. The true beauty of birth photography is the emotions. Sure, some parents request that "crowning shot" but most don't. What I promise is integrity and intimacy.
Elizabeth Farnsworth Photography is a member of the International Association of Professional Birth Photographers.
What if you miss the birth?
In the rare case that I am unable to arrive to the hospital in time due to my unavailability, I will offer a First 24 session and the difference of $150 will be available for a future session. If the birth is missed because of a fast delivery, I will come and photograph the first few hours after birth.
Do you use a flash?
No! I do not want to disturb Mom, the doctors and nurses or you new little peanut. I have the technical ability to take images in low lit rooms.
How many images do I receive?
You will receive over 100 images that are hand edited and delivered via an online viewing gallery. You will be able to directly download the images. USBs and prints will be available at an additional cost.
When should I book you?
As soon as possible! Only 4 - 6 births are scheduled for each month. You want to make sure to secure your spot before we are filled.
Will you post all of my images online?
I am careful to choose images filled with emotion and intimacy, while maintaining privacy and modesty for all.