The Birth of Jake Anthony | Jackson, Michigan Birth Photographer

"Shooting a birth is like getting an inquiry from a bride saying that she wants you to come photograph her wedding, but isn't going to set a date. She'll just call you whenever. And when you ask her how many hours of coverage she would like, she says she's not sure, probably around 24, but maybe only 2. And you ask her when she'd like for you to start coverage and she says she wont know, but probably around 2am. And also, that she doesnt want any use of flash. So when you ask her if there will be bountiful natural light she says that she'll be getting married in a dark closet with no light whatsoever. And, she's going to want the images right away to send out announcements. AND you're not going to be able to use them anywhere on your website or blog because she wants to keep her privacy intact. We'd all be quoting this bride $50,000.00." --Lexia Frank


I saw this quote on Facebook from a WPPI speaker and amazing photographer, Lexia Frank.   How true is that?   Birth photography is definitely an investment, both for the client and for the photographer (in time and talent!).  The timeline is non-existent.  The lighting conditions are harsh.  The hours are unpredictable.  Clients who choose birth photography value this moment as they valued their wedding.  It is a once in a lifetime event- something that will never, ever be relived except through images.   And why not have the best possible images to relive the event?    


Jake Anthony | Nicole Barczak Birth Photography from Nicole Barczak on Vimeo.

For more information about birth photography, please contact Nicole at nicole@nbarczak.com.   FAQ and common birth photography information is also available on the website www.nbarczak.com.

Nicole Barczak Photography is a birth photographer in Jackson at Allegiance Health and in Ann Arbor at Motts U of M.  She is available for photographing hospital births, home births, at birthing centers, natural deliveries and c-sections.

Jake Anthony | Jackson, Michigan Birth Photographer

Another amazing birth.  This one was a planned c-section.  Mama called me the day before and said "Are you ready?"  Heck yes I am!  Even though I was unable to be in the OR as Jake entered the world, I armed his daddy with my camera (I made sure to get the settings just right before handing it over, so he could literally just press the shutter) and he was able to capture some great shots for me.  As you can see, there is not a lack of emotional images of tender moments from Jake's first few hours of life.   

So, if you're considering birth photography and you know you'll be having a c-section, don't write it off completely.  There are still some amazing moments that are begging to be documented.   

I love being a fly on the wall during and after a birth.... capturing these kind of breathtaking moments, watching this new little being- just minutes old- capture everyone's heart.  This next shot of Jake and his daddy... hands down, my favorite image from his birth.