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Chicago birth photographer, Chicago birth videographer, photographing births in the Chicagoland area and Wisconsin, Libertyville Illinois

Birth Photography

$1,850

*Consultation

*On Call 37 weeks until baby is born

*Birth Images edited and delivered to you in your custom birth gallery

Birth Photographer and Videographer in Chicago, Chicago suburbs, Chicagoland area, Wisconsin

Birth Film & Photography

$2,850

*Both birth film & photography provided (Best Value)

*Pay plans and price negotiation upon request. Reach out to jen@ajoyfulblessing.com

Birth Film

$1,850

*Consulation

*On call 37 weeks until baby is born

*Birth film edited with licensed music and delivered to you in your custom birth gallery

Doula + Birth Film/Photography

$2,750 + (Packages upon request)

*I provide both doula & film/photography services as well. Packages are available upon request should you want full support.

Birth Gallery

I am honored to photograph and film the beauty of birth in homes, birth centers, and hospitals throughout the southern, western, and northern Chicago suburbs, as well as Chicago proper. These images and videos document physiological birth, skin-to-skin after birth, newborn bonding, and parents cradling their babies. Every birth highlights family-centered care, sacred moments, and the joy of witnessing life come into the world, supported by birth teams including midwifery and OB care, and birth doulas. Through thoughtful birth documentation, I celebrate the emotional connection between newborns and their families and the profound beauty of bringing new life into the world. My goal is to support you & capture these sacred moments during and after your birth for you to cherish them for years to come.

A mother holds her newborn baby moments after birth during a peaceful water birth at the Burr Ridge birth center. Surrounded by calm, supportive care, she rests in the birthing tub while her baby is wrapped in a soft newborn cloth. This intimate mome

A father holds his newborn baby skin-to-skin moments after birth at Burr Ridge Birth Center. The baby cries softly, hands resting on his cheeks, as he adjusts to life outside the womb. This powerful first bonding moment highlights gentle birth practi

An older sister gently holds her newborn sibling for the first time during a home birth in Grayslake Illinois, standing near the bed shortly after birth. This heartfelt moment highlights sibling bonding, family-centered home birth, and the quiet beau

A close-up of a newborn baby being gently assessed by a midwife the Burr Ridge Birth Center, looking directly into the camera while the midwife’s hands help place the baby into a diaper. This tender moment reflects midwifery care, respectful newborn

A black and white photograph of a laboring mother resting on her side in the birthing tub at Burr Ridge Birth Center, supported by her birth team. In the foreground, the father holds her hand and offers encouragement, while her doula stands behind he

A mother cradles her newborn daughter during a home birth in Grayslake Illinois while her three older daughters sit close on the bed, gazing down at the baby in quiet awe. This intimate family moment captures sibling bonding, the beauty of welcoming

A mother sits in the birth pool moments after giving birth at Burr Ridge Birth Center, smiling with relief and joy as she takes a quiet moment before leaving the tub. Her newborn is held skin-to-skin by her husband nearby, honoring immediate bonding

A close-up of a newborn baby nestled in a handmade crocheted weighing sack at Burr Ridge Birth Center, gently supported while being weighed by the midwife. This tender moment highlights respectful newborn care, traditional midwifery practices, and th

A mother laboring intensely during the middle of her birth in the hospital at Ascension St. Alexis Hospital, lying on her side with her arm bracing for support. This candid moment captures the strength, focus, and determination of physiological labor

A mother holds her newborn baby for the first time at the Birth Center of Chicago while both parents look down lovingly. This intimate moment captures family bonding, immediate skin to skin contact, and the emotional connection following a natural,