Homebirth Photography/Videography
Planning an intimate, cozy homebirth experience in Sammamish or the surrounding area? Join me as we dive into the precious, up-close moments of a family-centered homebirth—without the clinical backdrop. For a heartwarming 8-minute birth film, scroll to the end!
A Sammamish Homebirth: Moments That Take Your Breath Away
As a Seattle-based birth photographer and videographer, I’ve been invited into several homebirth settings, each with its own warmth and authenticity. One recent experience in Sammamish stands out—the soft evening light, a living room transformed into a welcoming birth space, and a partner’s loving hands guiding mom through each wave of contractions.
Why a Homebirth Is a Favorite Option for Many
In my years photographing homebirths, I’ve found that this setting brings several advantages:
- Comfort and familiarity: Your own home is where you feel safest, surrounded by your own things and loved ones.
- Natural lighting & flexible spaces: Whether you choose the bedroom, living room, or bathroom, every room has potential for beautiful light and intimacy.
- Child and pet-friendly: It’s easy for older siblings—and even furry family members—to be fully part of your birth story.
- Full control: You guide the pace, the music, the environment—no outside schedule or policies.
A homebirth gives families the freedom to shape their birth according to their values and vision.
Capturing the Heart of Homebirth — The Details
Every homebirth I capture is unique: the quiet hum of everyday life, the freshly made smoothie for mom, the scent of fresh flowers, and sweet sibling presence. The result: timeless photos filled with emotion and authenticity.
From unmedicated birth to water labor or hypnobirthing—whatever path you choose—your home is a setting full of untold stories, emotions, and milestones that deserve to be preserved.
Homebirth Midwives that Serve the Sammamish Area
- Shannon Mitchell with Exhale Birth Services
- Aneke Roach with Mama Bear Midwife Care
- The midwives at Puget Sound Birth Center (Shannon Smith was the incredible midwife who attended this homebirth in Sammamish)
- Rainy City Midwifery (I have not worked with these midwives yet)
- Womb To Room Midwifery (I have not worked with these midwives yet)
More Than a Photographer—I’m Also a Certified Doula
With certification as a birth doula in Washington, I bring both emotional and physical support to your home space. I’m there not just with a camera—but with grounding, encouragement, and support. If you’d love integrated doula support alongside photography/videography, I’d be honored to be by your side at home.
Thinking About a Homebirth in Sammamish? Let’s Connect.
Are you preparing for a homebirth in the greater Seattle area and want to visualize your story through professional birth photos and videos? I’d love to meet you—hear your hopes, answer questions, and see if we’re a perfect fit.
Other Beautiful Birth Settings I Document:
- Seattle Hospital Births (Evergreen Hospital, UW Northwest, Swedish Issaquah, Overlake)
- Birth Centers
- Planned Water Births
- C-Section Births
As someone who has captured over 40 births in homes and healthcare settings across the Eastside, I bring a calm, experienced presence to your birth. Whether at home in Sammamish or anywhere in the Seattle area—I strive to document your story in a way that feels authentic, peaceful, and timeless.
Contact me for a relaxed consultation to explore how we can preserve your homebirth story—on your terms.
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