Birth Stories
Birth is an experience in a women’s life that holds the power to change them forever. So raw, full of emotional and truly unique to each woman. Hiring a birth photographer is one of the greatest investments for your yourself and for your child. It means you and your partner can be fully present in moment, soaking in all of the firsts and not having to worry about taking pictures. I’ll be there to capture all of those moments, and more.
“When we birth, we don’t just birth our babies. We birth ourselves, we birth our families and we reshape our lives.””
— Dr Sarah Wickham
As your birth photographer, you can trust that I will be..
Professional
Working seamlessly with doctors, midwives, doulas and hospital staff to honour and respect your birth.
Responsible
Prioritising your comfort, privacy and preferences while adapting to the flow of your unique birth experience.
Committed
Fully present to capture the raw strength, beauty and emotion of your story.
Compassionate
Birth is a deeply emotion experience, and I approach it with sensitivity and honour. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space for you and your family.
Experienced
With a background as a registered nurse and midwife, I bring a unique understanding of the birth process, enabling me to anticipate key moments and provide reassurance when needed.
Discreet
I quietly blend into the background to document your journey authentically and in a non-obtrusive way.
Creative
Capturing your journey with an artistic eye to deliver timeless, heartfelt images that tell your unique story.
Accreditations and Memberships
Birth Becomes You
I am so privileged to have been able to complete the world's leading online birth photography course and certification - called The Essence of Birth Course. Investing in this education has provided me with extensive knowledge about birth photography and it has given me huge motivation and inspiration to confidently photograph any type of birth and navigate the challenges that comes with it.
South African Birth Photographers Association (SABPA)
I am honoured to be a professionally registered birth photographer with SABPA. The oath of conduct I took ensures that hospital protocol is followed and that I do not practise outside of the boundaries set by the hospitals or medical professionals. Each hospital / medical professional may have their own merit requirements & permission procedures for allowing a birth photographer at a birth. More hospitals and doctors in South Africa only provide access to SABPA photographers for safety, privacy, and ethical reasons.
International Association of Professional Birth Photographers (IAPBP)
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South African Nursing Council (SANC)
A worthy mention because I have worked very hard to obtain my nursing degree. Working as a nurse has exposed me to invaluable scenarios that has shaped me and eventually led me to birth photography. I will forever be thankful for the opportunity to have met and interacted with thousands of patients. It taught me the true importance of kindness and compassion towards all human beings.
Booking Process
Step One:
I'm so glad you made it here as you are getting ready to make one of the most valuable investments of your life. Fill and submit the form on the Contact page to start your birth photography journey.
Step Two:
After you have inquired, I will get back to you within 48 hours. We will discuss any important details about your birth plan, the payment options I offer and answer any questions you might have.
Step Three:
Once the payment arrangement is sorted, I will book your due date in my calendar. I will send you all the important documents that you and your health care providers should sign. We will keep in touch so that I am aware if anything changes with your birth plan.