Birth Photography
As a birth photographer, I understand the need for privacy and minimal interruption during labor. I use a fast lens with no flash (unless I really need the flash pointed to ceiling) to minimize disruption of the laboring mother, and to allow me to work in low-light conditions. I strive to limit interaction with and maintain a respectful distance from the mother, depending on the type of photographs requested.
The content of the photographs can range from modest to graphic, and can include laboring at home, laboring in hospital, delivery, newborn exam, first breast/bottle feeding, introduction to siblings/other family members, first bath, and the waiting room.
Graphic photos may contain nudity, crowning, placenta, breastfeeding close-up shots. Modest photos focus on facial expressions, surroundings, and the newborn; no exposed breasts/genitalia. I will talk with the family before labor begins to agree upon the planned content of the images.
