Comments on: Pro birth photography tips from a former labor and delivery nurse

By: Carly

Carly — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 15:50:28 +0000

Hi! I stumbled upon this article, and let me say, thank you for being so raw and real. I too, am going though similar health issues and have really stepped into professional photography as an outlet. Thank you for the information, my sister is having her first baby in a few weeks and I wanted to be prepared!

Best
C

By: Jessica Miles

Jessica Miles — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 14:52:19 +0000

In reply to Maureen. Thank you so much! I wish her all the best and know things will do wonderfully! Xoxoxo!

By: Maureen

Maureen — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 01:39:08 +0000

Thank you for sharing your story Jessica. My daughter, Renee, had her maternity shoot 2 weeks ago. She lives in Perth W.A. She sent me the link to her photographer, to which totally captivated me. I then wanted to check out birth photographer’s in NZ, and clicked on this link. I am so blown away at your story that is very inspiring.
Renee turns 35 next month and is due to have her first baby on the 4th of May. Due to her having endometriosis, she has experienced 5 miscarriages and 7 operations. So capturing all of this is beyond words. I am very grateful we have woman like you, to capture those miraculous moments. Happy moment making

By: Jessica Miles

Jessica Miles — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 19:44:21 +0000

In reply to Tahnee. I would personally put out a model call and do the first for free or nominal fee to create a portfolio and of course sign a contract!!!

By: Jessica Miles

Jessica Miles — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 19:42:32 +0000

In reply to Donna. Honestly I photographed one birth with my brand new mirrorless and hated it and went back to my Nikon DSLR! I guess maybe because I’m comfortable with it and you need to change setting very quickly photographing birth.

By: Jessica Miles

Jessica Miles — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 19:40:09 +0000

In reply to Tahnee. Personally for your first or even second, I’d do for free to build a bit of a portfolio. Maybe put out a model call?

By: Tahnee

Tahnee — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 06:19:46 +0000

Any advice for securing your first birth clients?

By: Jessica Miles

Jessica Miles — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 03:09:54 +0000

In reply to Donna. Hi Donna, I photographed one birth on a new Sony Mirrorless and went back to my two Nikon D750’s! Old habits die hard and I still love my Nikon DSLR cameras and I use a 24mm lens most of the time for that last couple years since this was written!

By: Donna

Donna — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 16:40:10 +0000

Question: Now that everyone is moving to mirrorless do you recommend getting the Nikon D750 or another camera?

By: Jessica Miles

Jessica Miles — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 16:45:41 +0000

In reply to Maritza. Thank you so very much Maritza! Congrats on almost finishing med school!!!!