You already know a little bit about what it feels like to be a birth photographer from our first blog. If you missed it follow the link here to read some incredible experiences from a birth photographer. Today we wanted to take time to look a little deeper into the different parts of being a […]
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There is something about being with someone when their world completely shifts. As a birth photographer you are witnessing your clients change from a couple to a family. The shift from being non-parents to becoming parents. This quote describes it perfectly: ‘I was born as a mom on the day my child was born.’ As much as you
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Asking the right questions can be really helpful when meeting with a potential birth photographer. Being prepared before you meet with your birth photographer can be helpful when it comes to finding the right person for the job. I asked Leonie Jordaan, founder and owner of Soulburst Photography and registered SABPA member, if she
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Along with all the happy hormones and butterflies couples experience when finding out they’re expecting, comes a whole lot of planning and preparation for the arrival of their little bundle of joy. One of these could be choosing the right birth photographer to capture some pretty precious memories on your behalf! We thought it might
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Kristen van Staden, owner of Yellow Lemon Birth Photography ( https://www.yellowlemonbirthphotographer.com/ ) and founder of the South African Birth Photographer’s Association beautifully describes being part of a couple’s adoption journey. Parents to be – just not sure when This was the theme from the beginning of my communications with Frieda. Frieda had been following my
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3 Simple Ways to Ensure a Healthy Pregnancy I remember that my midwife used to tell us that giving birth is like running the Comrades Marathon. The amount of energy and focus needed very closely compares. The runners are committed to preparing months or even years in advance for this race. So, if natural birth
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Having a birth photographer at the birth of my baby. I am still in my twenties and a happy mom of two beautiful children. Having an unplanned emergency c-section with my first pregnancy I was completely uninformed on my birth options. Not even knowing Birth Photographers existed let alone the amazing work they do. I
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Self-care 101: 5 Ways To Keep Your Cup Full As A New Mom Let’s talk about self-care. A term so unfamiliar to a mother, seasoned or new. The demands of motherhood along with running a household and often a full-time job, most often than not have us functioning on survival mode for the better part
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When Minds Meet, Humans Heal: Why Communication is a Central Clinical and Educational Function By Alda Smith I recently saw a video of HEABC‘s Michael McMillan’s 2016 speech at Health Talks, Canada. It struck a chord with me – not only as a professional who has a passion for social innovation in healthcare and education, but also as a daughter, granddaughter,