“I’m absolutely blown away to be named Birth Photographer of the Year. It’s a huge honor, and I’ve got so many people I’d like to thank!” said Natalie in a video statement to the judging committee.

The International Association of Professional Birth Photographers has announced the winners of the 2025 Birth Photography Image Competition! This year’s submissions are nothing short of breathtaking and powerful. The Gala Dinner was held in Los Angeles. During our Gala Dinner, IAPBP to showcased winners in print form and online via livestream. Natalie Broders is a […]

Clothes and Colors to Wear in Labor and Birth What colors should you wear during your labor and birth? Well, whatever you want! My #1 BIG request is this: no hats. If your partner wears a hat, I will ask them to take it off. Hats cover their eyes, shades their face, and hides their […]

Beginning January 1, 2025 Washington State Medicaid (Apple Health) approved birth doula support for all it’s members. See: Washington State Department of Health Birth Doulas Website Here are the steps I have gathered thus far to participate in the program and bill for doula support via Apple Health. I’m already a Traditional Healthcare Worker in […]

by Natalie Broders, Portland Birth Doula Photographer If you’ve had a baby before, you know how tough it can be to feed yourself postpartum.. Let alone cook for your whole family. These crockpot freezer meals can be made ahead and frozen, so all you (or your partner) has to do to start dinner is throw […]

Everyday Birth Mag – Fall/Winter 2024 Issue Natalie Broders has been awarded a gold award and published in the Everyday Birth Magazine in their Photo Story Series. “The Divine Life Giving Mother” by Natalie BrodersGold Award: Photo Story SeriesEveryday Birth Magazine Fall/Winter 2024 Here’s what the mother in the photo had to say: The most […]

Here are the gowns I have available in my client closet for you to wear! They can be worn whether or not you’re pregnant. They look beautiful for newborn photos, too Looking for outdoor photo inspiration? I have a post for that, too – click here. 1. Cream Reclamation Gown Fits sizes XS-XLLong trainMaternity or […]

Natalie Broders has won the following six awards in the 2024 Birth Photographer of the Year competition. 1.“Unyielding Resolve: Pushing Through” by Natalie BrodersSilver Distinction AwardTop 20 Overall Award 2. “Breath of Life” by Natalie BrodersSilver Award 3. “Surges Rising with the Sun” by Natalie BrodersSilver Award 4.“Lifted into the Light” by Natalie BrodersCommended Award […]

Here’s a list of outdoor photo locations I’ve prepared for my clients to help decide where they’d like to have their family photos, maternity photos, 6 month or 12 month milestone photos. Some of the locations near the end have an additional travel fee due to the distance and hike in/out time involved. Looking for […]

Here’s a list of indoor photo locations I’ve prepared for my clients to help decide where they’d like to have their family photos, newborn photos, maternity photos, 6 month or 12 month milestone photos. Worried about the cold in the winter months? Or the rainy fall and spring months of Oregon? Going for an indoor […]

Get out of fear and have the birth of your wildest dreams. Why is it that some people’s labor progresses so much faster and easier while others are long, drawn out, and terribly painful? How are birthing people and mothers having such wildly different experiences of birth from person to person? The answer lies in understanding our nervous systems and how it affects labor and birth.