WHY HIRE A BIRTH PHOTOGRAPHER TO DOCUMENT YOUR BIRTH STORY?

I always wonder…why not?

This is the start and story of LIFE. Like…you’re sitting here reading this because YOU were born. If you’re not already hooked and in the unsure boat, I’d love the chance to talk about why I think its wild we applaud wedding photos and cake smashes but I still get told ‘OH WOW, I would never want THAT photographed’ when I tell people what I do for a living.

Birth is exactly something that deserves to be photographed.

That? I’ll say it, birth isn’t summed up in blood and vulvas. Birth photography is SO much more. Its a record of your journey, visible, tangible proof of a transformation. A changed you, a created them. We grow up and we wonder so much about what in our life lead us to where we’re standing now and we can’t get to any of those moments with the start of it.

Birth is tears, and pain, and screams, and moans, and laughs and this consuming fire of ‘Holy crap I did it’

THAT is exactly what I photograph.

I’m ready to be a part in telling your story…are you ready?

This is your birth story, I’m just here to help you see it from another angle

dad-sits-outside-birth-pool-mom-labors-in-pool-leaning-back-against-dad-for-labor-comfort-el-paso-texas-fort-bliss-las-cruces-birth-photographer

HAVING A BIRTH PHOTOGRAPHER THERE TO HELP DOCUMENT YOUR STORY ALLOWS YOU, YOUR PARTNER, YOUR SUPPORTS TO FULLY FOCUS ON THE MOMENTS OF LABOR AND BIRTH. LET ME BE THERE AS PART OF YOUR SUPPORT TEAM. CATCHING MOMENTS AND VIEWPOINTS FROM ALL ANGLES. PHOTOGRAPHING DETAILS OF HOPE, CONCERN, STRENGTH AND JOY. THE JOURNEY AND YOUR BIRTH STORY ARE POWERFUL AND BEAUTIFUL AND SOMETHING WORTH LOOKING BACK ON TO REMEMBER AND SHARE OVER AND OVER.

Learn More

home-birth-images-birth-photography-labor-and-postpartum-el-paso-texas-fort-bliss-las-cruces-birth-photographer-hospital-and-home-sarah-elizabeth-photos-and-film

Newborn baby lying on mother’s chest in hospital, wrapped in white cloth, with medical equipment visible in hospital background.

Newly born baby being delivered in a hospital, lying on mother's chest, with medical staff assisting.

black-mother-stands-in-living-room-while-doula-checks-chuck-pad-is-under-her-birth-pool-in-front-sarah-elizabeth-photography-and-films-oahu-honolulu-birth-photographer El Paso, TX home birth photographer

A mother holding a newborn baby on her chest while a healthcare provider assists with a breathing device. Another person is supporting the mother's head. The setting appears to be a home birth environment. El Paso, TX Home birth photographer

Newborn baby held by a woman in a water birth setting. El Paso, TX home birth photographer

A woman lying in a hospital bed immediately after giving birth, with a newborn baby on her chest, and hospital staff attending to the mother and baby.

A woman in a hospital bed holding her pregnant belly, with a man sitting nearby holding a newborn baby in his arms inside a hospital room with medical equipment and a large window showing trees outside.

Home Water Birth | Surprise Gender

From a playful casual maternity at one of their favorite local water spots to the next day when Mom goes into labor. Supported by her midwifes and partner, she brings her baby into the world in the birth pool and shortly after big sisters join to meet their new baby…

Birth Story Blog

A woman breastfeeds a newborn baby lying on her chest, with the baby's hand near her face, in a close embrace taken by San Antonio Birth Photographer

A woman with dark hair in a bun is sitting in a blue inflatable pool, covering her face with her hands in a dimly lit room with bookshelves, a wall hanging, and a black exercise ball nearby taken by San Antonio Birth Photographer

A family gathered around a newborn baby, with parents and a young girl in pajamas, as the baby lies on a bed in a cozy, intimate setting San Antonio Birth Photographer.

A woman with brown hair and freckles in a black tank top is holding a newborn baby in water. The woman is smiling and looking at the baby, who is crying and has wet hair. They are in a blue container, and the woman is cradling the baby gently.

A woman in bed holding a newborn baby, a young girl is drinking water from a mason jar with a straw, a man with a beard and wavy hair, a small child sitting on his lap, and a young girl with freckles and long hair sitting nearby in a home setting.

What People Are Saying

“I wasn’t ready for how amazingly personal these would be! Like, I’ve seen your portfolio, obviously, but to see me/us in these pictures?!?!? Your talent knows no bounds!!! The midwife team was here, and I showed them the pics and they all kept commenting on how amazing you were the day of and how you just blended in so well with the rest of the team. And they said you worked magic with the lighting! I’m incredibly honored that you were a part of our journey and story.”

— Tanisha

‘My husband has said over and over again how much it was worth it for you to be there and our oldest son even said he was really glad that you were there. IT was so worth it to have you there for us - in every sense.’

— Evonnie

‘I simply cannot say enough good things about Sarah. Not only are her pictures absolutely incredibly, but I was so happy she was a big part of my birth team. She is just a joy to be around, she’s so fun and easy to talk to. During labor, you get so caught up in focusing on what you need to do that you miss so much. She captured everything and more so I could really relive my beautiful complicated birth. She’s such a talented photographer and I don’t want to ever use anyone else but her.’

— Freyja

Birth Center Birth | 6 Month moments

Mom and dad both familiar with the medical field, enter into parenthood for the first time. With support from friends and family brought into the birth space and the love and joy between the two of them, an epidural that allowed enough movement to feel engaged and a birth center focused on the family.