Beautiful Belly Session at the Ranch
Moody Belly Session at the Ranch Melody in Santa Clarita as photographed by Los Angeles Birth and Family Photographer ArtShaped Photography and Birth Services
The birth of a Family is amazing
The birth of a baby is the birth of a family. As portraied in this blog story by Dear Birth
Amazing Almost En-caul Birth
Birth story of a recent birth journey captured in Los Angeles by Dear Birth of a baby born almost En-caul.
Beautiful Cord burning ceremony
Blog post about the practice of cord burning ceremony right after birth in Los Angeles and photographed by ArtShaped Photography and Birth Services.
How does birth photography work?
Blog post explaining how does birth photography work from the moment we meet for a consultation to the moment I deliver your images and products.
The truth about Birth in the time of Covid-19
Birth in the time of Covid-19 in Los Angeles. Helpful tips to navigate your birth during this time of uncertainty from yours truly Dear Birth
Beautiful Vaginal Birth in South Los Angeles
Vaginal Birth in South Los Angeles captured in photos and video by Los Angeles Birth Photographer Diana Hinek for Dear Birth
Renewed photography vows in a magical circle of friends
in-person workshop with the award international winning Melburne photographer Lacey Barratt.
Beautiful and empowering VBAC
Magical VBAC in Santa Monica captured in pictures and video by Dear Birth/Diana Hinek
Beautiful Homebirth in the South Bay
Magical Homebirth in the South Bay captured in pictures and video by Dear Birth
The Magic of Breastfeeding
Blog post about the magic of breastfeeding as photographed by Los Angeles birth photographer Diana Hinek for Dear Birth
Powerful Interview with KCRW
Blog post about Dear Birth ( formerly named ArtShaped Photography and Birth services) recent interview with KCRW
The amazing benefits of vernix at birth
Blog post about the benefits of vernix after birth and why it is important to allow baby's skin to absorb it right after birth
Beautiful Shameless Cesarean Birth
I want the shame to stop. I want mothers to feel celebrated, loved, respected and seen; no matter how they end up birthing their babies.
Baby Agape Miracle Birth Story
Despite all the medical expectation and odds, a miracle was born.
The benefits of skin-to-skin after birth
Find out the advantages of promoting skin contact between mom and baby after birth. Think of it as a lovers' first date where the magic should not be interrupted, directed or interfered.
Beautiful Belly photography session
Join us on a pregnancy photography adventure in the Santa Monica mountains. You'll find love, hiking, and maybe even a rattlesnake.
The Last beautiful Birth of 2018
The last baby of 2018 arrived just in time for New Year's Eve celebrations. He was 10 days late but certainly worth all the wait.
The magic of food during labor
The importance of eating during labor is now reiterated by research: some food, not only helps sustain mom but facilitate her birth and post partum.
Baby Meadow's beautiful birth story
From the moment I walked into their house to document their birth, all I could sense was peace. Mom decided to transfer to the hospital at some point and despite the madness of lights and revolving door of nurses I usually witness, this time, this birth was calm, respectful and honored.