Your birth matters. Supportive doula care and artful photography for your most important moments.
Hi, I’m Kristen! (She/her) I’m a doula and birth photographer based in Whitefish, Montana. I nurture your family and capture your most cherished moments.
I am a creative at heart, with an unwavering passion for children and the art of human connection. Every birth is a unique story, a beautiful journey deserving of compassionate support and artful documentation. My inspiration springs from the beauty of ordinary people, the enduring power of love, the captivating essence of everyday yet extraordinary moments, and the delicate interplay of light and shadow.
“The most transformative moment of your life deserves loving support and documentation to tell your story and celebrate your growing family.”
So, let me tell you about my philosophy, and my plans, for you.
Supporting families during the tender moments of birth while preserving their unique stories through the lens of my camera. Photography comes as a second nature allowing me to support you at the same time with doula care. There are many quiet moments in birth that I can capture when you don’t need physical doula support. We work together to decide what you’d like to prioritize.
The care I provide is always non-judgemental, I proudly support all kinds of births and all birthing families. I bring a warm and calming presence to your birthing space, aiming to be the oasis of tranquillity that helps you feel safe and serene as you welcome your baby into the world. I recognize the unique value of having a doula you know and trust when giving birth, the unwavering constant that empowers you to feel supported and open in any environment.
Your birth experience matters, and I'm committed to ensuring it's a cherished chapter in your life story, filled with love, support, and the power of your resilience.
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B.F.A. Photography, Pratt Institute 2002
Certified Birth Doula Natural Resources, San Francisco 2022
Certified Postpartum Doula, Natural Resources San Francisco 2022
Indigenous Birthing: Trauma & Resilience Workshop with Raeanne Madison 2020
AHA Heartsaver CPR AED Adult, Child, Infant Certified, Logan Medical Center 2024
Member of International Association of Professional Birth Photographers
Your birth marks the birth of a new-self, too, I'm here to document both the light and shadows of this transformative process.
Birth can feel like a labyrinth, filled with twists, turns, and sometimes moments of fear, but it's a path we walk together. I'm here to support you and reveal your truth, reminding you that the strength you need resides within you and your partner. As we navigate, I’ll document the incredible journey, the moments of doubt, your strength, the support of your birth team, and the triumphant emergence of your baby and your new self.
“Her work is nothing short of breathtaking, and she captured the most precious moments in our lives with exceptional skill and artistry.”
- SONESTAWhy Choose Me?
Your birth experience is not just a medical event; it's a profound, life-altering journey. It deserves to be cherished, supported and remembered with the utmost care and love. I'm here to support and document not only your birth story but also to assist you in processing your experience in the postpartum. As we sift through your images and delve into the unfolding of your birth, I help you make sense of your memories and recollections. Leaving you feeling satisfied and empowered.
Explore My Offerings
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As a birth doula, I am passionate about providing non-judgmental, loving, physical, emotional, and informational support. This is your birth and I’d like to nurture and guide you and your partner as you welcome your new baby and grow as a family. I support you wherever you choose to give birth, at home, at a birth center, or in the hospital.
As a postpartum doula, my main focus is on mothering the mother. Visits take place at home to help you and your family adjust to the many changes and possible challenges you encounter as you adapt to life with your new baby.
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My photography offerings encompass a wide array of services, including Birth Stories, Maternity Sessions, Newborn Sessions, Home Birth Stories, and Hospital Birth Stories. My primary focus, however, is on capturing your authentic narrative and crafting fine art photography that encapsulates the essence of your journey. What sets my work apart is the harmonious blend of my experience as a doula and photographer. Whether it's the raw emotions of labor or the serene joy of a newborn, I offer a range of services that encompass the full spectrum of your experience.
