by Diana | Jan 17, 2022 | Birth Photography, Doula Support, Family Photography, Los Angeles Birth Photographer
I was so lucky to witness the birth of an unexpected Breech baby. This mama hired me as her Doula half way through her pregnancy. Often birthing families find me so in advance that we get to connect and meet several times. It is what I usually wish and recommend for...
by Diana | Dec 15, 2021 | Birth Photography, Doula Support, Los Angeles Birth Photographer
A precipitous home birth occurs when babies are in a hurry! Especially for first time parents, the expectations are that labor will last somewhat between 12 and 24 hours. Mother Nature planned really wisely when making sure that babies would not just ‘pop’...
by Diana | Nov 30, 2021 | Birth Photography, Babies Photography, Los Angeles Birth Photographer, Santa Monica Birth Photographer
This water birth in the South Bay was nothing but magical! Even though I love my job and feel very fortunate to consider it more a passion than a job, I always worry about babies being born all at the same time. I always work with a back up Doula and/or photographer,...
by Diana | Oct 1, 2021 | Birth Photography, Doula Support, Family Photography, Uncategorized
This blog post is about the Closing of the Bones Ceremony I had the honor to photograph the closure of the bones ceremony for a mom who recently gave birth in a hospital after planning a home birth. Her marvelous Doula set up a candle lit herbal bath followed by a...
by Diana | Jun 25, 2021 | Los Angeles Birth Photographer, Babies Photography, Birth Photography, Family Photography, Santa Monica Birth Photographer
In this blog post big brother meets his newborn baby brother. I remember when he was born. How hard his mama had to worked and how peaceful he was, right after his dad wrapped him up in a cozy blanket and held him close to his own heart. Fast forward two years, I got...
by Diana | Apr 9, 2021 | Birth Photography, Family Photography, Los Angeles Birth Photographer
April is Cesarean Awareness Month.I wanted to spend some time dedicating this blog to all the Cesarean moms out there who do not feel seen and they often hear they somewhat failed birth. Despite being a birth worker, I often feel the same. Emotional are the moments...
by Diana | Mar 11, 2021 | Birth Photography, Family Photography, Los Angeles Birth Photographer
This Fresh 48 Newborn Session took place after being on call for a sweet baby who decided to arrive quite dramatically via belly birth. Sometimes birth goes unexpected. Sometimes you make all the plans; have all the hopes that the best possible scenario may unfold;...
by Diana | Feb 12, 2021 | Birth Photography, Family Photography, Los Angeles Birth Photographer
The IAPBP ( International Association of Professional Birth Photographers) has just announced the winners for their annual competition. I woke up to the news that not ONE but TWO of my images had placed a Silver and Bronze award for the IAPBP Annual Competition! Let...
by Diana | Jan 27, 2021 | Birth Photography, Family Photography, Los Angeles Birth Photographer
This sunset Belly Session in Malibu was fully of surprises. I had been in touch with this mama back and forth to decide if the tide was going to be adequate for an excited toddler to splash in the water and given the location, we decided to go for it. As we arrived at...
by Diana | Dec 7, 2020 | Birth Photography, Family Photography, Los Angeles Birth Photographer
This Spectacular Family Session on a Stormy Day took place on the beach in Santa Monica. I love the beach life in Southern California; particularly in Santa Monica, where the sunset sky is as diverse as the people who come to admire it. This family came...
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