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PITTSBURGH Birth PHOTOGRAPHER

Dad and kids around a mother holding a baby in a birthing pool for a home birth.

PITTSBURGH BIRTH PHOTOGRAPHER

Also available for births in the Youngstown, Ohio area.

 

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I've had three babies of my own (one hospital & two at The Midwife Center) and I've photographed dozens of births over the last 15 years!

I'm proud to be one of the most experienced birth photographers in the Pittsburgh area!

Pittsburgh Birth Photographer | Mary Beth Miller Photography | www.marybethmillerphotography.com homebirth_0031
woman in hospital bed at magee womens hospital with newborn baby

Below you will find pricing, F.A.Q about birth photography, how to book your birth session and links to my gallery of birth photos.

Please get in touch to get on my schedule or to address any other questions or concerns.

I really look forward to chatting with you and documenting one of the happiest and most important days of your life!

mom holding baby in pool for home birth session Pittsburgh

I've photographed births at most Pittsburgh area hospitals, The Midwife Center and many midwife-attended home births.

I take pride in my work and I take your birth very seriously but I also really love my job! I’m 110% committed to my clients and your birth takes priority over my personal and business schedule.

birth session Pricing

 

newborn baby in hospital with dads hands birth session Pittsburgh

"We had a great experience having Mary Beth as our birth photographer. She was even helpful to me as I was in labor, getting me water and encouraging me through! She was truly so kind, helpful and professional. She went above and beyond and the pictures turned out beautiful and being back the memories of that day so vividly bringing me to tears!"

-Sarah

Birth Story

•100+ digital images

•slideshow of images
$1800

Payment plans are available

*$500 deposit due at booking
*6% tax will be added to all collections

*payment plans available

 

Your birth session includes:

-A pre-consultation in person or on the phone
(Let’s chat before you decide to hire me!)

-My on call time 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from the
time you are 37 weeks until baby is born
-Coverage from active labor until up to 3 hours after baby is born
-private online viewing gallery
for viewing, sharing, downloading and ordering

newborn baby being checked over after birth at magee pittsburgh

I offer a multi session discount if you also book a maternity and/or a newborn session! Inquire for details!


*deposit due at booking
*6% tax will be collected

Your birth session includes:

 

-pre-consultation in person

or on the phone
Let’s chat before you decide to hire me!

 

-My on call time 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from the time you are 37 weeks until baby is born

-Coverage from active labor until 3 hours after baby is born

-private online gallery
for viewing, sharing, downloading and ordering

Although I am happy to provide you with digital images, I want to create a photo book or album that your family will want to sit and flip through for many years to come.

 

Let's face it, our lives are chaotic and as a busy Mom I know it's hard to
find the time to order prints let alone design and order a photo album.

 

Let me do the work for you.

pittsburgh birth photographer

"Mary Beth is an amazing photographer. Even better human being. It is clear that births are emotional to her. And that's translate to her photos. She's acutely aware of your special and challenging moments." -Renata

 

how to book your birth story

mother father and newborn baby at magee hospital in pittsburgh after birth of baby girl


Step #1:

Contact me ASAP to see if I'm available around your due date. I only accept a limited number of births each year so it's best to contact me sooner than later to get on my schedule. Then we can meet in person or chat on the phone and then you can decide if you want to hire me.

 

Step #2:

You decide that you must have me photograph your birth so you'll fill out my online contract and pay the deposit

 

Step #3:

Contact me as soon as labor begins! I’ll arrive when you are in active labor (5-6cm) and stick around for up to 3 hours after baby is born.

 

Step #4:

I’ll send you a few sneak peeks within 48 hours after baby is born and your online gallery will be ready in 2-3 weeks. Your final payment may be made into payments. (there are no added fee’s or interest if you decide on a payment plan) Digital images can be downloaded as soon as final payment is made.

I'm also available for births in the
Youngstown, Ohio area.

 

I've had three babies of my own (one hospital & two at The Midwife Center) and I've photographed dozens of births over the last 15 years!

I'm proud to be one of the most experienced birth photographers in the Pittsburgh area!

 

new baby on mothers chest at hospital
newborn baby in hospital with dads hands birth session Pittsburgh


Below you will find pricing details, FAQ about birth photography, how to book your birth session and links to my gallery of my birth photos.

Please scroll down to see all of the info and then get in touch to get on my schedule or to address any other questions or concerns.


I've photographed births at most Pittsburgh area hospitals, The Midwife Center and many midwife-attended home births.

 

I take pride in my work and I take your birth very seriously but I also really love my job! I’m 110% committed to my clients and your birth takes priority over my personal and business schedule.

 

"We had a great experience having Mary Beth as our birth photographer. She was even helpful to me as I was in labor, getting me water and encouraging me through! She was truly so kind, helpful and professional. She went above and beyond and the pictures turned out beautiful and being back the memories of that day so vividly bringing me to tears!" -Sarah

birth session Pricing

newborn baby in black and white held by dad in hospital

Birth Story

•100+ digital images
•slideshow of images

$1800


I offer a multi session discount if you also book a
maternity and/or a newborn session! Inquire for details!

*deposit due at booking
*6% tax will be collected

*payment plans available

 

Your birth session includes:

-A pre-consultation in person or on the phone
Let’s chat before you decide to hire me!

-My on-call time 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from the time you are 37 weeks until baby is born

-Coverage from active labor until
2-3 hours after baby is born

-private online gallery for viewing, sharing, downloading and ordering

It's super important to me that you receive an album from our session.

(I promise that you will thank me for that)

However, I include a print credit for you to choose items from my a' la carte list of professionally printed products.
(gift prints, large prints for the wall, images printed on canvas or wood, etc.)

You can also purchase additional
digital images and upgrade album sizes.

 

*Session fee is due at booking
*session fee covers session time and
does not include digital images or products
*6% tax will be added to all collections

newborn baby in boardman hospital for birth session st elizabeths
mom holding baby in pool for home birth session Pittsburgh
newborn in hospital birth photography

"Mary Beth is an amazing photographer. Even better human being. It is clear that births are emotional to her. And that's translate to her photos. She's acutely aware of your special and challenging moments." -Renata

 

 

*Session fee is due at booking
*session fee covers session time and
does not include digital images or products
*6% tax will be added to all collections

 

It's super important to me that you receive
an album from our session.
(I promise that you will thank me for that)

 

After talking to many of my past clients, I discovered that a majority of them were not doing much with their digital files.


Although I am happy to provide you with digital images, I want to create a photo album for your family that will last for future generations. A photo album that your family will want to sit and flip through for many years to come.

 

Let's face it, our lives are chaotic and as a busy Mom I know it's hard to find the time to order prints let alone design and order a photo album.

 

Let me do the work for you.

 

I also include a print credit with each collection because I want you to have professionally printed products on your walls
that you can proudly display in your home.

 

You can choose items from my a' la carte list of professionally printed products.
(gift prints, large prints for the wall, images printed on canvas or wood, etc.)


You can also put your credit towards additional digital images and upgrade album sizes.

 

how to book your birth story

mother father and newborn baby at magee hospital in pittsburgh after birth of baby girl
pregnant woman in blue birthing pool for homebirth at Boardman Ohio home Mary Beth Miller Photography
Pittsburgh Birth Photographer | Mary Beth Miller Photography | www.marybethmillerphotography.com homebirth_0031

Step #1:

Contact me ASAP to see if I'm available around your due date. I only accept a limited number of births each year so it's best to contact me sooner than later to get on my schedule. Then we can meet in person, or chat on the phone and then you can decide if you want to hire me.

 

Step #2:

You decide that you must have me photograph your birth so you'll fill out my online contract and pay the deposit and fill out my online contract.

 

Step #3:

Contact me as soon as labor begins! I’ll arrive when you are in active labor (5-6cm) and stick around for up to 3 hours after baby is born.

 

Step #4:

I’ll send you a few sneak peeks within 48 hours after baby is born and your online gallery will be ready in 2-3 weeks. Your final payment may be made into payments. (there are no added fee’s or interest if you decide on a payment plan) Digital images can be downloaded as soon as final payment is made.

 

birth story FAQ

It's super important to me that you receive an album from our session.

(I promise that you will thank me for that)

However, I include a print credit for you to choose items from my a' la carte list of professionally printed products.
(gift prints, large prints for the wall, images printed on canvas or wood, etc.)

You can also purchase additional
digital images and upgrade album sizes.

 

*Session fee is due at booking
*session fee covers session time and
does not include digital images or products
*6% tax will be added to all collections

mother holds newborn baby in birthing tub in living room after homebirth
pittsburgh birth photographers mary beth miller photography homebirth hospital photos magee-8580

Why should I consider hiring a Birth Photographer?

Birth photography documents your full birth experience. From my own personal experience and from talking to many Mothers and past birth clients, your birth will most likely be a blur of memories and you'll forget a lot of the details. Birth photography is a way to capture these memories forever.

 

From labor to delivery, I’ll photograph your strength throughout labor, the support of your birthing partner and birth team, the first breaths, the first time you lay eyes on your baby and the first time you hold them in your arms. I'll capture the pure emotions and elation that you experience throughout the birth of your baby.

 

What if my spouse/labor partner is hesitant to have a photographer present?

This is a totally normal response but I assure you that I've not had one birth partner regret hiring me to photograph the birth of their baby.

During your labor and delivery there are times that you will not even know that I am in the room. However, if you are feeling up to conversation I am happy to chat and at times I'll step in and help in any way that I am needed; e.g., getting ice water or a pillow, holding your hand or giving words of encouragment, communicating with family in the waiting room, etc.. However, I will never come between you and your birthing partner.

 

I do not rapid fire my shutter and you will most likely not even notice that I am taking photos. I use a lens that allows me to stand back and out of the way to capture all of the images.

 

When and how do I contact you when I go into labor?

Communication is VERY important when it comes to birth photography. I eat, sleep and shower with my phone when I am on call. After photographing over 50 births, I have NEVER missed a birth and I do not want you to be the first! I ask that you contact me via text or phone if you *think* that you may be in labor. Even if it is at 3am. And even if it might be a false alarm. I’d prefer to get an early heads up rather than take a chance at missing the birth.

 

Throughout your labor I like to have updates to see how you are progressing. It is VERY important to contact me when you leave for the hospital or birthing center. If you are having a homebirth, it's best to have me come when the Midwife comes.

 

What if you can’t make the birth?

If I am to miss your birth because you fail to let me know that you are in active labor or if you progress much faster than normal, I'll come to the hospital immediately after you contact me to capture all of the moments following the birth. If I miss the birth due to car problems/accident, serious illness or a family emergency, I'll send a backup photographer or I'll apply your deposit as a credit to a fresh 48, newborn or family session or I will refund your deposit. But rest assured, I've not missed a birth in the last ten years!

 

Will you be present during my entire labor?

I will arrive when you are in active labor (5-6cm) and if labor is progressing slowly, as most do, I'll excuse myself from the room every once in a while. This gives you time to rest or just be with your labor partner alone for a while. Your comfort is very important to me so if you ever feel like you need me to take a break, just tell me! I promise I will not be offended! I never stray far from your room and check back or check in with the nurses to see how labor is progressing.

 

Once baby is born I will be there to document all of those first moments like while baby is cleaned, getting foot prints etc. After I feel that I have captured enough images I'll leave the room to give Mom, Dad and baby some time alone. But don’t worry, I’ll return shortly for more images and will stay for 2-3 hours.

It's super important to me that you receive an album from our session.

(I promise that you will thank me for that)

However, I include a print credit for you to choose items from my a' la carte list of professionally printed products.
(gift prints, large prints for the wall, images printed on canvas or wood, etc.)

You can also purchase additional
digital images and upgrade album sizes.

 

*Session fee is due at booking
*session fee covers session time and
does not include digital images or products
*6% tax will be added to all collections

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