At Mooncradle Matrescence I offer photography services that honor the full spectrum of the childbearing experience, from the anticipation of pregnancy, to the sacred intensity of birth, the stillness of postpartum, and the quiet heartbreak of loss. Every session is approached with sensitivity respect and intention to capture the true emotional depth of these moments.

Birth is a whirlwind of anticipation, courage, and overwhelming love. In the midst of it all, it is easy to miss the small details: the gentle touch of a partner’s hand, the first look exchanged between parent and baby, the tears of joy and relief. A skilled birth photographer silently captures these moments without intruding, creating a visual story that honors your unique birth experience.

When a baby is stillborn or lost later in pregnancy, time becomes achingly short, but the love is no less real. Bereavement photography offers grieving families the chance to honor their baby’s life, however brief. These sessions are always free and held with deep sensitivity, privacy, and reverence. You deserve images that say they were here, they were loved.

Pregnancy, birth, and those first hours after delivery happen only once. These moments are filled with emotion, transformation, and connection that cannot be recreated or replaced. Investing in professional photography allows you to preserve these fleeting experiences in images that you can revisit and share for a lifetime.

Maternity photography honors your body’s incredible journey and the life growing inside you.

Birth photography captures the raw strength and intimate details of labor and delivery.

 First 48 photography documents the tender beginnings of your family’s new chapter.

These photos become more than pictures; they are timeless heirlooms that hold your story and your love. They provide comfort in challenging times, celebration in joyful moments, and a visual legacy to pass on through generations.

Choosing to invest in this work means choosing to honor yourself and your family with care, presence, and respect.

• 8x10 Canvas – $40 | Additional 8x10 – $30 each
• 11x14 Canvas – $55 | Additional 11x14 – $45 each

• 12x12 Canvas – $60 | Additional 12x12 – $50 each
•  16x20 Canvas – $70 | Additional 16x20 – $60 each
• 20x24 Canvas – $115 | Additional 20x24 – $95 each
•  24x36 Canvas – $160 | Additional 24x36 – $140 each

• 24x36 – $190
•  30x40 – $240
• 36x48 – $290

 (Includes consultation for layout, spacing, orientation, and color combinations)

(Natural Placenta “Paint” Only – No extra charge)

Preserves every line, swirl, and texture naturally
Blank background is default
Optional add-ons like outline or background color are extra

• Thin Line Work Only (Natural Placenta Imprint) – $8 per canvas
•  Full Acrylic Enhancement – $18 per canvas
•  Full Watercolor Enhancement – $13 per canvas
•  Mixed Acrylic & Watercolor – $20 per canvas
•  Full Coverage Background Color – $10 per small/large canvas | $13–15 extra-large

(Special placement, color blends, or multi-print consultation needed for large or multi-print canvases)

• 16x20 Placenta + 8x10 Umbilical Print – $103
•  16x20 Placenta + 11x14 Umbilical Print – $110
• 20x24 Placenta + 8x10 Umbilical Print – $133
•  24x36 Placenta + 11x14 Umbilical Print – $193

• 24x36 Multi-Print + 8x10 Umbilical Print – $228
• 30x40 Multi-Print + 11x14 Umbilical Print – $260
• 36x48 Multi-Print + 11x14 Umbilical Print – $300

Notes:
Bundle Prices include a slight discount versus purchasing individually
Add-ons (outline, full coverage, or paint enhancements) can be applied to any canvas in the bundle
Consultation included for multi-print layouts 

Price is higher for stand alone clients. 

 Sibling Support is an optional add-on service designed to help older children feel safe, included, and emotionally supported as they welcome a new baby into the family. This service focuses on preparing siblings before the birth and helping them adjust after the baby arrives, not childcare, but guided emotional support, education, and confidence-building for growing families.

My goal is to make the transition into siblinghood exciting, affirming, and empowering, while giving parents peace of mind knowing their older children are receiving age-appropriate guidance and reassurance. 

• Age-appropriate conversations about pregnancy and birth
   
• Helping siblings understand what to expect when the baby arrives
   
• Guided activities to build confidence in becoming an older sibling
   
• Creating a sense of connection with the baby before birth
   
• Support for emotions like excitement, fear, jealousy, or curiosity
   
• Personalized strategies for parents based on children’s ages and personalities
   

• Helping siblings understand the changes happening at home
   
• Encouraging positive connections between siblings
   
• Teaching gentle involvement such as “big helper” tasks
   
• Supporting emotional regulation during big transitions
   
• Encouraging routines that help children feel secure
   
• Celebrating the older sibling with affirmations, attention, and meaningful rituals
   

Every family receiving this add-on gets a complimentary sibling basket tailored to the child’s age. Items may include:

• A big sibling certificate
• Coloring or activity pages
• Gentle sensory items
• A small gift to help them feel included 
• Tips for parents on supporting sibling bonding
   

This basket helps older children feel recognized and celebrated during the transition.

• Discuss your child’s personality, emotional needs, and routines
   
• Create a plan to introduce the idea of becoming an older sibling
   
• Practice gentle ways to interact with a newborn
   
• Build excitement through education and fun exercises
   
• Prepare them for what the birth and postpartum period may look like in the home
   
• Offer guidance for parents to support siblings during pregnancy
   

• Age-appropriate explanations about newborn behavior
   
• Gentle encouragement for positive sibling interactions
   
• Helping children identify and express their feelings
   
• Affirming their new role and validating any struggles
   
• Offering structured ways siblings can help and feel important
   
• Providing parents with practical tools to maintain balance and connection
   

The focus is always on emotional support, communication, and healthy adjustment.

Add-On Price: $75

This includes all preparation, postpartum support, guidance for parents, and the complimentary sibling celebration basket.

  This package is an optional addition offered exclusively to my birth doula clients. It provides a blend of daytime and overnight care at a deeply discounted rate to support you as you move through the early weeks of postpartum healing and matrescence.

You receive a total of eight visits over four weeks. This includes four daytime visits and four overnight visits designed to support rest, recovery, emotional processing, newborn care, and feeding.

• Four daytime visits
  Each visit is three hours long and includes emotional support, household help, baby care guidance, feeding support, and space for rest.
• Four overnight visits
  Each visit is six hours long and provides infant care throughout the night so you can sleep, recover, and begin the next day grounded and restored.
• Emotional support
  You are able to process your birth experience and express your feelings with validation and gentle guidance.
• Infant care education
  Support with diapering, soothing, babywearing, and building confidence in your own instincts.
• Feeding support
  Breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and pumping help provided with respect for your choices.
• Light household support
  Simple meal preparation, tidying, dishes, and laundry to create a peaceful healing space.
• Nourishment and recovery reminders
  Support in staying hydrated, eating regularly, and honoring your body’s healing needs.

Add-On Price: $500

The true value of this package is $1,200. Four daytime visits normally total $360 and four overnight visits normally total $840. As an add on for birth doula clients, you receive this package for $500, which is a savings of approximately 58%