What it’s like to have a Birth Photographer: My Presence in Your Birth Space

Birth is sacred. It’s raw, transformative, and deeply personal. The people you invite into that space matter; I don’t take that lightly. As your birth photographer, I am more than just someone with a camera—I am part of your birth team.  I step into this space with respect, intention, and reverence for your journey.


More Than a Photographer

When you hire me to document your birth, you’re not just hiring someone to take photos. You’re choosing someone who will be with you in some of your life's most intense and beautiful moments. I bring more than just my lens—a deep respect for the birth space, a calm presence, and a genuine passion for birth.

I work seamlessly alongside your birth team—whether it’s a midwife, doula, or medical provider—ensuring that my presence supports, rather than disrupts, the sacred flow of your birth experience. My role is never to interfere but to blend into the rhythm of your labor, ensuring that your birth story is told without disruption.

A midwife supporting a couple during a home birth in Eugene, OR

Supporting You Every Step of the Way

My support doesn’t start when labor begins—it starts the moment we connect. Birth is unpredictable, but you don’t have to navigate it alone; I am here to help however I can. I’ll hold your hand, encourage you, and be a calming presence through every surge.

  • After our consultation, I send a recap so you have all the details in one place—no need to remember everything we talked about.

  • Once you book, you’ll receive an in-depth welcome guide filled with birth prep resources and a birth preference template to help you plan for the experience you want.

  • Throughout your pregnancy, I’m here as a sounding board—whether you need reassurance, recommendations, or just someone who understands the emotional weight of this journey.

I don’t just show up for the birth. I show up for you.

A partner supporting a mother during labor in a birth pool, Eugene, OR

What to Expect From Me in Your Birth Space

When labor begins, I come into your space with quiet respect, deep intention, and an intuitive understanding of how to move within it. I capture the story as it unfolds without interrupting the natural rhythm of labor.

  • I adapt to the energy of the room—whether it’s hushed and intimate or full of movement and support.

  • I document the story as it unfolds, without disrupting its flow.

  • I respect your preferences—whether you want me to fade into the background or hold your hand through contractions.

I am not just a bystander. I am part of your birth team. I capture the details you’ll want to remember forever—the strength in your body, the love in your partner’s eyes, and the raw emotion of meeting your baby for the first time.

A birth photographer in Eugene, OR quietly documenting a laboring parent in an intimate birth space.

The Energy I Bring

Every birth space is different, and I honor that. Some families want quiet, unobtrusive documentation. Others warmth, encouragement, and an extra set of hands when needed. However you envision your birth, I will meet you there.

Clients have told me I bring a calming presence, quiet confidence, and deep respect for the process. I see the beauty in birth in every form. Whether your labor is fast or slow, whether you give birth at home, in a birth center, or a hospital, I am there to hold space for your experience, exactly as it unfolds.

A mother and partner holding their newborn for the first time, captured by a birth photographer

Let’s Talk About Your Birth Story

Inviting a birth photographer into your birth space is a big decision. If you’re ready to talk about having your birth documented, I’d love to connect and hear about your birth plans, answer your questions, and help you feel confident in your choice.

Your birth is a story worth telling, and I would be honored to be the one to tell it.

Emery Adair

 I am a NW based photographer and Eugene, OR native. 

My passion is to capture the uninhibited moments and beauty of our every day lives. There is a simple and quiet wonder about photographs and the stories they tell. I am an author.

Let me tell your story. 

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