birth collections
Birth ViDEO
On-call to document your birth story starting at 37 weeks
Arrival to your birth at active labor and documentation until 2-3 hours after birth
4-6 minute professionally edit birth story set to professionally licensed music, delivered digitally
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Golden Hour Birth Videography
On-call from 37 weeks
Coverage soon after baby is born while the
sweet details have not faded.
Perfect for newborn exam,
meeting siblings or the morning after family cuddles.3-4 Min Birth Video | 2 hrs
Doula Services
Bump-to-Baby
On-Call Support for your birth beginning at 37 weeks
Empowering, Encouraging, Educational
Doula support & handouts.Annual Membership to Birth Planning App that includes 68 Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Topics, Birth plan software to build your visual Birth Plan, Unlimited collaborators to view your Birth Plan /Birth Vision Board
Birth Ed Options (online, referrals, in-person)+ local & online resources to support your wellness & motherhood journey
1 in-person meet up, 1 virtual meet up + 1 postpartum visit w/meal
Birth support from the time requested until 2-3 hours after birth (w/homeopathic, aromatherapy & various comfort measure techniques)
Back up Doula
Unlimited email or phone support for questions, concerns or a safe space to vent
Photography documentation during your Golden Hour to capture those first few moments with your baby- it includes 30 high resolution digital images
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Day-of-Birth Doula Services
On-Call Support for your birth beginning at 37 weeksBirth support from the time requested until 2-3 hours after birth (w/homeopathic, aromatherapy & various comfort measure techniques).
Back up Doula
This package is for mamas who are natural-born researchers, with an amazing support system who love self-paced learning & just need support the day baby arrives.
Birth Photography
On-call to document your birth story starting at 37 weeks
Arrival to your birth story at active labor and documentation until 2-3 hours after birth
5-10 Sneak Peek images within 24 hours of birth
Complete gallery of professionally edited, high resolution digital images and the print release
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Golden Hour Birth PhotographyOn-call from 37 weeks
Coverage soon after baby is born while the
sweet details have not faded.
Perfect for newborn exam,
meeting siblings or the morning after family cuddles.
40-50 images | 2 hrs
á La Carte Options
If you prefer a custom package, set up a free consultation to either create a combination of services that fit your needs or book our Birth Concierge Services that include midwifery care, Labor Doula care, Maternity, Birth & Newborn Photo/Video, Postpartum doula care & Newborn
sleep consultant services.
“When I received the images and a video of my baby’s birth I could not stop crying! Wow!
I could not believe I had missed so much in between contractions but I was SO glad we made this a priority. We now get to relive that beautiful day and show our daughter one day when she’s old enough to appreciate how wonderful the day she was born was. Thank you Gladys for going above and beyond to capture our day so perfectly!"
-Jessica R.
maternity & babies
maternitY
These 2-3 hr Family-friendly Sessions take place in your home, or location of your choice and are photographed with a lifestyle approach, however, I will offer gentle guidance towards the right light and/or positions. Preferably, sessions are scheduled between 30-36 wks. Multiple outfit changes if preferred. Digital galleries for each session include 50 high resolution images.
Additional family members/pets welcomed w/an additional fee.
Inquire about adding a short film set to licensed music
in-hospital newborn
These On-call sessions take place at your location of birth, within 48 hours of your baby’s Birth (also available for home births). Sessions take about 1 hr and are great for capturing siblings or family meeting baby.
Baby client closet available!
Inquire about adding a short film set to licensed music
in-home newborn
These lifestyle sessions are about 2 hrs long, and take place in the comfort of your home or location of your choice to capture those sweet fleeting moments during those first days/weeks after your baby is born. Even though we won’t be using props, I encourage families to have special family heirlooms ready.
Baby client closet available!
Sessions are scheduled within the first 10-14 days of baby’s life and digital galleries
include 50 high resolution images.
Inquire about adding a short film set to licensed music!
frequently asked questions
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My advice is to secure your spot on my calendar as soon as possible (you can do so with a $500 retainer). Many months are booked up to 5-8 months in advance. And while I try my best to accommodate last minute bookings, due to the unpredictability of births, I only take 3 births a month.
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Currently we are in three major cities and surrounding areas: Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and Miami. This is made possible in partnership with a network of professional back-up photograhers (like in your Midwifery/OB practice).
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Birth Photography, while not a necessity, is an investment into your family’s legacy you will not regret. Similar to when you hire a wedding photographer, birth photography also documents a major life event; except births aren't scheduled (for the most part). We are on-call 24/7 for weeks at a time (about 4 weeks w/each client), ready to go at any time of the day or night- and there are no re-takes! Being a birth photographer requires a special set of skills, equipment, experience & commitment; and I LOVE IT! Your investment allows me to hire professional back-ups, reliable babysitting, stay current with latest technology, equipment, carry liability insurance & cover general business expenses.
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Absolutely! I believe every family deserves to have these fleeting moments captured forever. We get creative and work out convenient payment plans as long as the balance is paid by 36 weeks or with a higher retainer, when I go on call. Ask about Baby Registry options as well!
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It’s hard to predict exact number of images because it depends on the length of the birth. Base packages include at least 60 non-repeated, carefully selected and edited images that cover the highlights of your Birth Story. But if you don’t want me choosing your photos- you can upgrade your package to have all of your photos edited (usually 100+ images for average length births).
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We stay in communication often leading up to your due date, and once in active labor I join you at your delivery place when you are 5-6cm dilated; since early labor can last from several hours to days, and even spread out over a few weeks.
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Once you’re in active labor, I stay with you for the remainder of labor/delivery whether it’s 3 hrs or 30 hrs. And once baby arrives safely earth side, I stay for another 1-2 hrs postpartum to make sure we get those special bonding moments right after birth before giving you much needed rest.
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In case of an emergency or extreme illness, I have a couple of experienced photographers available to come & cover your birth. If we miss your birth because baby came too quickly, the amount paid is credited for photography services of your choosing (ie: newborn in-hospital, newborn at-home, milestone or family session). If we miss your birth because there was a lack of communication on your part, then we will happily join you as soon as possible and capture the remaining of your birth story, but no credits or refunds will be given.
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Some hospitals allow us to come in as long as it’s not a life-threatening circumstance, and I am happy to help you advocate for that should the time come. It is ultimately hospital policy and the anesthesiologist who gets to decide, but I remain there, capturing the before and after, should they not allow me inside the OR.
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Your privacy, safety and satisfaction is my biggest priority. But I do love to empower and encourage women through beautiful visual storytelling in order to change the culture we live in, towards more family-centered birthing. Upon signing our contract you will be signing a non-identifying model release form. This means that photos that don’t identify you (arms, back of your head, or detail shots of your baby- because newborn babies change so quickly- These are included in the contract. But any photos that show your face, likeness or any identifiers will never be posted without your consent.