Hi, I’m Natalie! I’m a birth photographer, videographer and doula serving Portland, OR and the surrounding areas. Here’s what I’m doing to keep my family and my birth clients safe during the time of covid-19. I ask that my clients give me the same reassurances I’m offering them: please make every effort to limit social […]

The Birth of Benjamin Katelyn’s Surrogate Birth story: The Birth of Benjamin AKA “JJ” Told by Katelyn and Benjamin’s two dads, Jim and Joe. K: I was induced on March 3rd, we started with the miso pill to get things rolling since I wasn’t really dilated at all or thinning. Things got rolling but then […]

One question I hear ALL THE TIME from other photographers is what client management system they should use. I always shout from the rooftops, “USE DUBSADO!” ???? For me, Dubsado is much more than a client management system. It’s an EVERYTHING system. Here are the features I use the most: Contracts Variables: You can build […]

Water birth at Andaluz of Portland, Oregon Priscila and her family are originally from Brazil. Brazil has a voluntary C-Section rate over 85%. Priscila felt drawn toward having both her babies vaginally and unmedicated. Her first child was born in Brazil, where she labored as long as possible at home before going to the hospital. […]

Looking for a way to reflect on your birth images? This keepsake USB memory box is the perfect way to store your memories. This box has a custom designed printed wooden cover that slides off. Slide the box open and you’ll find five 5×7 prints and your USB drive. There’s room inside the box to […]

Katerina’s Home Birth Story Written by Katerina •  Beaverton, Oregon This was our third baby. First home birth. I always wanted to have a family, and the birth itself was an important component for me to value. To prepare for labor, I did breathing exercises and took lots of naps. I woke up at 11pm […]

Ke’Shala’s Home Birth Story Written by Ke’Shala •  Beaverton, Oregon For a while I was concerned about having a stranger be part of my birth experience. Especially since I only wanted my husband and midwives there. I was worried initially about not getting good images (me making faces or doing “weird” things). I saw Natalie’s […]

“I chose birth photography because I wanted to be able to remember the experience of giving birth.” “I was so in my own head and body that it is amazing to see some of the moments between my husband and I – and to see the baby emerging.” “After viewing other parents birth images, I […]