Photographing Birth and New Beginnings

Serving families in Austin and the Texas Hill Country

A baby being born via cesarean in a hospital operating room with medical professionals assisting.
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Austin birth photograph of mom's arm cradling a naked newborn baby with a lot of wrinkles in the hospital
A man holding a newborn baby close, both smiling. The man is wearing a checkered shirt, and the baby is cuddled against his chest, looking towards the camera.
A mom sits on a colorful carpet in here home while leaning against a bookshelf and nursing her newborn baby.
A newborn baby breastfeeding while wearing a beanie, held in a person's arms following a home water birth
mom in hospital kissing a newborn baby that is placed over her shoulder and sleeping.
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A newborn baby just delivered, being held by a person with arm tattoos, in a birth center setting.
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A couple standing on a porch holding a newborn baby outside a white house with potted plants and outdoor furniture.

INVESTMENTS:

Birth: The first cries
Fresh 48: The first days
A couple standing shoulder to shoulder holding their newborn in a blue knit outfit smiling at him
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Client Reviews

  • “I had the BEST experience with Hailey documenting my 4 year old meeting her 48 hour old baby sister in the hospital. She showed up on time (early, actually) and asked if I needed anything on the way that she could bring. The pictures she took of our daughters meeting + our little family being together for the first time are pictures I will cherish for the rest of my life! They all turned out so beautifully and she captured every single moment and detail perfectly. Hailey is so sweet and easy to work with, I would recommend her to anyone to use her for their birth photos or first 48 photos. She’s the best!!!”

    -Caroline T.

  • “Hailey’s bedside manner during labor and delivery was calm, delightful, and surprisingly un-intrusive. I had worried a photographer might feel invasive, but that wasn’t the case at all—she knew exactly when to step back and when to come closer to capture the right moments. Her presence at our birth was both joyful and serene, and the images are something we will treasure always.”

    — Rachael R.

  • “Hailey felt more like a member of our birth team than a hired photographer. She was kind, caring, and present while staying in the background—an essential quality for someone attending a birth. The photos are absolutely beautiful and capture the raw power and beauty of the experience.”

    — Jessica S.

  • “I’m so grateful we chose Hailey for our newborn photos. She was warm, calm, and professional from start to finish, and the session was such a lovely experience. Our gallery came back so quickly and the photos are breathtaking; the kind of images you’ll cherish for a lifetime. She even offered to help us with resources and connections!”

    -Tully M.

  • “Hailey brought the best energy into our birth space. She made me laugh and smile the entire time, and I hardly even realized she was taking photos—she was so calm, respectful, and present. When we received our gallery, I cried. The photos captured the sweetest moments we will cherish forever.”

    —Jordan S.