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A Surprise Gender Birth
Our gender surprise, a gorgeous baby boy. It still amazes me how peaceful my birthing environment was; quiet, dim, calm. All things my hospital birth was not. Not only was I able to feel in control about my labor, I felt an incredible feeling of empowerment — I am feeling I still ride 4 weeks later!
Follow the waves
Thanks to my husband, I pretty much know the best locations for any outdoor photo session in the area and thanks to his skilled advice, I can estimate if the conditions ( tide, sunset facing and time of year) are favorable or less for the purpose of the photography session.
Through the Lens of Birth Photography
It is the most sacred experience and closest to the divine, besides giving birth. No matter how many times I have walked into the birth space and attended the love fest party of a family giving birth, I always leave high on happy hormones, with a heart full joy for the hope that a new life may bring to the world.
A Mother’s Love
I stumbled upon the story of Alfie James Evans almost by mistake. I was immediately drawn to him and his formidable parents Kate and Tom, who fought for their baby for months after, due to his diagnosis with a degenerative brain condition, the Liverpool hospital he was hospitalized decided to switch off his life support.
The Doula and Birth Photographer Cape
I am just a witness, a vessel that has worked with mom for weeks beforehand to make sure mom feels empowered, knowledgeable and loved enough to recognize that she can give birth in the best possible given way.
A Day in the Life
This image recently made top 100 in the Shoot and Share (http://shootandshare.com/ ) annual contest.
Top 100 among 413k photos entries from 160 different countries!
What I loved most about this contest was that the 81 Million votes were voluntarily cast as is the contest itself.
Bone Broth for Post Partum care
Find out about the benefits of drinking bone broth after birth and for your general health of gut, skin and bones.
The benefits of skin-to-skin after birth.
Find out the advantages of promoting skin contact between mom and baby after birth. Think of it as a lovers’ first date where the magic should not be interrupted, directed or interfered.
Belly photography session. From the Santa Monica woods to the sand.
Join us on a pregnancy photography adventure in the Santa Monica mountains. You’ll find love, hiking, and maybe even a rattlesnake.
The formula trend that has damaged our generation.
Breastfeeding requires a lot of work ( less than mixing, warming up a bottle though), but it creates a unique bond between mom and baby that goes beyond disease immunity and the so acclaimed attachment parenting
The Last Birth of 2018
The last baby of 2018 arrived just in time for New Year’s Eve celebrations. He was 10 days late but certainly worth all the wait.
Tête-à-tête family session
I have known this mother and child since he was born, more than 3 years ago. I miss them when I don’t see them and I always rejoice when Fall comes because I get to spend time capturing their growth and endless love for one another.