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
Family Session in the Woods
Blog post about the unfolding joy of being a family as photographed by Dear Birth in this Family Session in the Woods
Powerful Homebirth in Hermosa Beach
Daylight beautiful and peaceful Homebirth in Hermosa Beach.
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.
Delicious Bone Broth for Post Partum care
Find out about the benefits of drinking bone broth after birth and for your general health of gut, skin and bones.
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.
Formula has damaged our generation
Breastfeeding requires a lot of work ( less than mixing, warming up a bottle though), but it creates a unique bond between mom and baby that goes beyond disease immunity and the so acclaimed attachment parenting
Awesome Maternity Session at the Santa Monica Pier
Maternity Session at the Santa Monica Pier with Dear Birth Services on a cloudy warm December day.