Hello lovely, I’m Kristen! I know just how busy you are, constantly juggling it all and barely having time for yourself.
I feel you and have been there too.
I want the process of finding your doula or birth photographer to be easy and seamless. I want to you to feel supported throughout this journey, fall in love with the family you are creating, and have momentos that capture the beauty and authenticity of your ongoing story. I’m excited to do all that for you and more!
Photo by Sarah Taylor Studios
From the bustling streets of New York to the tranquil trails of Whitefish, Montana, my journey in photography spans over two transformative decades.
It was the tender support of a doula during the births of my children and a challenging postpartum with my first that illuminated my calling to provide that same profound support to others. This revelation propelled me toward a deep commitment to education and certification, preparing me to offer nurturing guidance with authenticity and empathy.
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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
• AHA Heartsaver CPR AED
Adult, Child, Infant Certified
Logan Medical Center 2024
“That’s how you know you have a gift - when you photograph a woman one week postpartum, feeling like a giant sweaty mess, and the biggest she’s ever been, and your photos make her feel the most beautiful she’s looked.”
-HALEYMy desire to serve mothers and families
I dedicate portions of my time to the betterment of my community through active participation with Postpartum Resource Group and advocating for mothers with Flathead Valley Breastfeeding Coalition. It's within these roles that I find a blend of my professional expertise and my desire to serve mothers and families during their most intimate transitions.
My photography journey began at fifteen with a camera in my hand, capturing the world in black and white film.
Born and raised in New York, I've always been known for my intense eye contact—a trait my husband has always found captivating. My photography journey began at 15 with a camera in hand, capturing the world in black and white film, a medium I still adore. I have a soft spot for English Cocker Spaniels, especially my first dog, Cody Emmett, who shared countless NYC adventures with me. The ocean has always been my sanctuary, I think I must have been a mermaid in another life. This love for the sea introduced me to surfing in my 30s, which eventually drew me out west to San Francisco.
There, I met Brad, a Graphic Designer, and together, with our pup, we built a life rich in love and creativity. We got married in a tiny hippy surf town and our family grew with the addition of our current pup Oliver Cheddar. Shortly after, we welcomed our son Harrison Lee, and our daughter Charlotte Moon with an amazing doula by our sides. After Charlotte arrived, I trained as a birth doula and we left the ocean, moving our family to the serene mountains in Montana, where my husband grew up. We’re excited to share our love of adventure and the outdoors with our children.
“In each role that I serve, My goal is to elevate your birth experience from something that's merely lived to something that’s vividly remembered and cherished.”
Explore my storytelling brand photography work
I also have the unique experience of elevating the look and feel of some of the world's most notable brands as a creative photography producer. Working both as an art director and a global producer for brands and editorial publications including PayPal, Cabin Porn, Strava, WIRED, and Men's Journal. Besides being a seasoned creative photo producer, I am also a brand photographer myself.
