Europe Family Photographers

Family Photographers for Europe,

Our Europe documentary photographers are also available to families in: Russia, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Ukraine, Poland, Romania, Netherlands, Belgium, Czechia, Greece, Portugal, Sweden, Hungary, Belarus, Austria, Serbia, Switzerland, Bulgaria, Denmark, Finland, Slovakia, Norway, Ireland, Croatia, Moldova, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Slovenia, Latvia, Kosovo, Estonia, Montenegro, Luxembourg, Malta, Iceland

Document Your Family's Legacy - Schedule a Family Photo Session in Europe!

family photojournalists are here to capture genuine moments of you and your loved ones. Their approach to family photography aims to document your story in an authentic and genuine way, resulting in timeless and meaningful images. Forget the poses and forced smiles - these Europe photographers aim for candid shots that truly capture the love and beauty of your family. The Family Photojournalist Association has a wide selection of top-ranked photographers in Europe. Find your perfect photographer today!

Map of FPJA Family Photographers Serving Europe

62 Available Documentary Family Photographers...

Raquel Ponte, Lisbon Family Photography Professional | Portugal FPJA Member

Raquel Ponte, a documentary family photographer from Lisbon, Portugal, specializes in capturing the simplicity and authenticity of real-life moments. With a passion for creating memories that evoke deep emotional connections, Raquel aims to provide families with photos that reflect the beauty of everyday life.

Tallinn family photography and portraits by Elika Hunt of Harju County Estonia

Elika Hunt, an acclaimed documentary family photographer from Europe, is driven by a relentless pursuit to capture precious moments of truth. Drawing inspiration from art, music, dance, nature, and her own family, Elika utilizes photography to create captivating images that elicit deep emotions and stand the test of time.

Lifestyle portrait of England family reportage photographer Hollie Mateer of the United Kingdom

Hollie Mateer, based in the UK, is an acclaimed family photographer known as The Wild Child Photographer. Specializing in capturing genuine moments, she offers various photography packages, from one-hour sessions to full-day shoots. With her award-winning documentary style, Hollie provides beautifully edited images in both color and black and white, allowing clients full rights to print and share...

Member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association - WPJA
London family photography by Francesca Codispoti of England, United Kingdom

Francesca Codispoti is a London-based documentary family photographer. With a background in philosophy and a lifelong fascination with photography, Francesca has always enjoyed documenting her own life and the lives of others. Her approach to photography is characterized by a raw and unfiltered honesty, capturing authentic moments without poses or prompts.

Belgium family photography by Alexis Pauwels

Alexis Pauwels, a documentary family photographer from Belgium, is passionate about capturing the moments of family life. With a skillful and non-intrusive approach, he artfully catches those fleeting emotions that only a skilled family photographer can see. Alexis's photos are lively, vibrant, and full of life, reflecting the natural essence of each family he works with.

Member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association - WPJA
Lifestyle portrait of France family photographer Julie Verdier

Julie Verdier, a French photographer, draws inspiration from her 8-year-old daughter. Photography has been her passion since a young age, capturing moments at summer camp, with friends, and on walks. Julie pursued her studies in photography near Montpellier, with a particular love for looking back at her own childhood and her daughter's early years, cherishing these priceless moments...

Member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association - WPJA Lifestyle Photojournalist
England and Cambridgeshire, UK family photojournalist Alice Chapman

Alice Chapman is an award-winning documentary family photographer based in England. With a focus on capturing the individuality of each family, Alice creates photographs that are filled with meaning and character. Her relaxed and fun approach to photography ensures that families can enjoy the experience, resulting in beautiful family albums that can be cherished for years to come.

Belgium family photographer Emilie Marchandise works all around Wallonie.

Emilie Marchandise, a European documentary family photographer, discovered her passion for photography when she received a camera as a gift on her 18th birthday. Traveling the world allowed her to capture the beauty of landscapes and the playfulness of light, while becoming a mother deepened her artistic eye. This led her to embrace her passion for capturing raw emotions and authentic moments,...

Nic Shuttleworth Family Reportage Photography for England, United Kingdom

Nic Shuttleworth is a family photographer based in England. With a background in design and art direction, Nic combines evocative documentary photography with the eye of an accomplished art director to create unique and beautiful pieces of art for families. Inspired by her childhood experiences and a lifelong interest in storytelling, Nic seeks to capture genuine moments filled with warmth,...

North Rhine-Westphalia and Bonn family photography by Britta Eiberger of Germany

Britta Eiberger is a German documentary family photographer with a background in science. With a passion for understanding what is truly meaningful to people, Britta loves to capture the beauty in the raw, ordinary moments of family life. She believes that honest stories are best portrayed through natural, unstaged photography, creating memories that will bring a smile to your face for years to...

 Dusseldorf family photography by Katrin Küllenberg of North Rhine-Westphalia

Katrin Küllenberg is a documentary family photographer from Germany. With seven years of experience in the field, she specializes in capturing the everyday moments of families, including fun, laughter, and tears. She constantly pushes herself to learn and improve by attending workshops and studying the work of other photographers.

Family Photographer Jessica Evrard

Jessica Evrard is a documentary family photographer from Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France. She is known for capturing beautiful and award-winning images of at-home families, adventures, and day trips. With her skills and creativity, Jessica brings a unique perspective to each photograph, creating lasting memories for her clients.

Member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association - WPJA Lifestyle Photojournalist
Kobe Vanderzande is a documentary family photographer from Belgium and Limburg

Kobe Vanderzande, of Belgium's Flanders region, is a documentary family photographer. With a degree in photography from the Media and Design Academy in Genk, he is based in Limburg, particularly Hasselt, but also takes assignments all over Flanders and beyond. Specializing in capturing the true essence of family life, he offers "Day in the Life" sessions where he spends half or a...

Member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association - WPJA
Istanbul Family Photographer Ufuk Sarisen

Ufuk Sarisen is an accomplished family photojournalist who has received numerous accolades for his exceptional work. With a background in travel and editorial photography, including serving as a photo editor for Skylife magazine, Ufuk brings a unique perspective to capturing captivating stories and cultures through his lens.

Member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association - WPJA
BW portrait of Yohan Bettencourt, a Hérault Family Photographer

Yohan Bettencourt is an award-winning documentary family photographer known for his natural and candid style. With a background in electronics repair, he taught himself photography while capturing the birth of his first daughter. Now fully dedicated to his passion, Yohan excels at discreetly capturing genuine emotions and creating lasting memories for his clients.

Member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association - WPJA Lifestyle Photojournalist
France and Nouvelle-Aquitaine are home to family and wedding photographer  Chrystel Echavidre

Chrystel Echavidre, an enthusiast of genuine family moments, is a skilled lenswoman focusing on capturing real-life experiences as a documentary family photographer. With wedding photography as her foundation, she strives to immortalize cherished memories, presenting families with a cherished heirloom. Embracing the uniqueness of each family, Chrystel eagerly anticipates immortalizing your story.

Member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association - WPJA Lifestyle Photojournalist
Portrait of Maria Fernanda Fernandez, a family photographer going by the business name of Mafe Fernandez Photography

Maria Fernanda Fernandez, known as MaFe, is a highly skilled documentary photographer with 13 years of experience. Trained by top US photojournalists, she has captured the beauty of weddings, families, and businesses. She applies her unique perspective to celebrate the everyday moments of families, creating unforgettable memories that reflect their true essence.

Portrait of Gaelle Caré Family Photographer

Gaelle Caré is a French documentary family photographer who is deeply passionate about capturing emotions and fleeting moments. She specializes in creating timeless images that evoke poetic and intense emotions, focusing on a blur and non-traditional compositions. With a spirit that is still young and playful, Gaelle aims to bring her clients' senses to life and immortalize their most...

Member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association - WPJA Lifestyle Photojournalist
Lifestyle portrait of Lancashire family photographer Charlene McNabb of England, United Kingdom

Charlene McNabb is a mum of 2 and the founder of Love Gets Sweeter Family Photography Studio. With a background in capturing real-life moments, Charlene discovered her passion for documenting family life while watching her eldest child grow up. Charlene's approach focuses on capturing genuine, unposed moments that reflect the connections and emotions within a family.

Alpes-Maritimes family photography by Myriam Ohayon of PACA

Myriam is a French documentary family photographer residing in Alpes-Maritimes. She specializes in capturing authentic moments that evoke emotions and preserve memories. Myriam offers family, pregnancy, and birth photo sessions using natural light and creative techniques.

Member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association - WPJA Lifestyle Photojournalist
Lifestyle portrait of Zuid Holland family photographer Marjolijn Maljaars of the Netherlands, Europe

Marjolijn Maljaars is an award-winning professional documentary family photographer with a passion for capturing precious memories. With an eye for detail and a knack for finding beauty in everyday moments, Marjolijn's goal is to make ordinary life look extraordinary in her photos. As a mother of five children, she brings a unique perspective and understanding of family dynamics to her work...

Marion Delétraz, a France-based documentary family photographer

Marion studied photography and journalism, and then traveled the world taking pictures. Once she became a mother, she realized how important it was to capture family moments. Now, Marion is known for creating lasting memories through her family photography.

Member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association - WPJA Lifestyle Photojournalist
Aix en Provence, Var family photography by Cynthia Arena of PACA France

Cynthia Arena is a French documentary family photographer who is passionate about capturing the beauty of life. With a background in farming and a deep connection to nature, Cynthia finds joy in the simplicity and challenges of her outdoor lifestyle. Inspired by her grandmother's family albums, photography has become a vital and meaningful part of her life, reminding her of the fleeting...

Member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association - WPJA Lifestyle Photojournalist
Leiria Family Photojournalist Nuno Lima of Portugal

Nuno Lima is a passionate photographer from Portugal. With a love for details, light, colors, and shapes, he captures the beauty of life and nature through his lens. His main source of inspiration comes from cinema, and his style focuses on documenting people in their natural state, allowing them to be themselves and experience joyful moments.

Member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association - WPJA Lifestyle Photojournalist
Anja Poehlmann Family Reportage Photography for England UK

Anja Poehlmann is a family photographer and filmmaker based in England. With a focus on capturing the authenticity of everyday life, she documents both the messy and beautiful moments. Anja believes that photographs are meant to be shared and cherished by others, and that appearances matter less than how we make others feel. Her work captures the love and connection within families.

Lifestyle portrait of family photographer Coralie Cardon

Coralie Cardon, a documentary family photographer, has been capturing emotional moments since 2002. With her perfectionist approach and belief in the goodness of all things, Coralie listens, shows sensitivity, and displays courage, determination, honesty, respect, curiosity, and creativity.

Lifestyle Photojournalist
England and Norfolk are home to documentary family photographer,  Rob Dodsworth

Rob Dodsworth is a documentary family photographer based in England. With over a decade of experience, he has been capturing the special moments of families since 2010. Rob's approach to photography revolves around telling a good story, focusing on natural light and genuine emotions, to create lasting memories for his clients.

Member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association - WPJA Lifestyle Photojournalist
Karen Flower, Surrey Family Photographer for England

Karen Flower is a family and brand photographer based in England. With over twelve years of experience, she has captured countless moments within families, whether it's during celebrations or in day-to-day life at home. As a mother of three boys herself, Karen understands the fleeting nature of childhood and the importance of preserving memories.

Member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association - WPJA
David Pommier is a family photojournalist based in Lyon, France

David Pommier, a documentary family photographer based in France's Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region, captures the raw emotions and everyday moments of joy, sadness, and togetherness that make up family life. With a passion for creating images that adorn walls or fill cherished family albums, David has been honing his skills as a human photographer for several years.

Member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association - WPJA Lifestyle Photojournalist
Hesse Family Photographer Steven Herrschaft for Germany

Steven Herrschaft, an acclaimed German family photojournalist, gained recognition for his captivating documentary photography. Prior to his artistic pursuits, he showcased exceptional talent as a national champion in competitive swimming during his formative years. Despite leaving the world of competitive sports, Steven's dedication to an active lifestyle persists as he immerses himself in...

Member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association - WPJA
Bedfordshire, UK documentary family photographer Sharron Gibson

Sharron Gibson is a documentary family photographer based in England. With a background as a former BBC journalist and an MA in Photojournalism, she has a keen eye for capturing authentic moments. Sharron's obsession with light and her ability to find and study its various qualities allows her to create stunning images that preserve cherished memories for families.

Member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association - WPJA Lifestyle Photojournalist
Lifestyle Portrait of Nicola Hudson, West Sussex Family Photographer

Nicola Hudson is an English documentary family photographer with a relaxed and natural style of photography. With a background as a mother to children of various ages, she has a unique perspective on capturing unscripted and individual moments. Nicola focuses on using natural light to beautifully capture everyday moments in a simple and authentic way.

Member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association - WPJA Lifestyle Photojournalist
La Rochelle family photography by Florent Fauqueux - Nouvelle-Aquitaine Charente-Maritime France FPJA

Meet Florent Fauqueux, a family photojournalist hailing from Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. His passion ignited with the birth of his son in 2010, as he marveled at the beauty and diversity of faces and bodies. However, it was the arrival of his daughter that revealed his true calling—capturing moments with intention and emotion.

Member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association - WPJA
East Flanders, Belgium family photojournalism by Sven Soetens

Sven Soetens is a professional family photographer from Belgium, specializing in capturing emotional moments. With a keen understanding of how to behave in various situations, Sven discreetly moves to capture beautiful, almost invisible photos. His ability to create images overflowing with emotion is a result of his excellent rapport with clients, making them feel comfortable in front of the...

Member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association - WPJA Lifestyle Photojournalist
Self portrait of Pistoia lifestyle photographer Alice Franchi of Tuscany Italy

Alice Franchi, an esteemed Italian family photojournalist, is renowned for her extraordinary talent in capturing the essence of family moments. With a fervor for adventure and motorcycles, Alice's journey as a documentary photographer has spanned over a decade, focusing on portraitures, maternity shoots, and cherished children's precious milestones.

Member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association - WPJA Lifestyle Photojournalist
Milan Family Photographer Massimiliano Becatti

Massimiliano Beccati, an experienced Italian family photographer, brings two decades of expertise to his craft. As a co-founder of WeddingStudio in Milan, he specializes in capturing lasting memories through a photojournalistic approach that evokes authentic emotions. With a modern storytelling style, Massimiliano Beccati creates timeless narratives in his work.

Member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association - WPJA Lifestyle Photojournalist
Family Photojournalism in UK, England and London by Lyndsey Goddard

Lyndsey Goddard is a UK documentary family photographer based on the England coast. With almost 10 years of experience as a full-time photographer, she brings her unique perspective and skillset to capturing family moments. Known for her ability to spontaneously capture genuine emotions and interactions, she has been recognized as a top UK photographer by the WPJA and has received multiple awards...

Member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association - WPJA
United Kingdom family photography by Andrew Heeley

Andrew Heeley, a UK-based family photographer, is renowned for his distinctive and unconventional style of image-making. He injects his work with unparalleled vigor and imagination that distinguishes him from conventional photographers. By prioritizing the art of storytelling, he invests ample time in understanding his clients, enabling him to authentically capture their essence and narratives...

Member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association - WPJA
Amsterdam Family Photographer, Teun Bakker of Noord Holland

Teun Bakker is a family photographer from Amsterdam, Netherlands. With a background in leisure management and experience working in hostels, Teun brings adaptability and accessibility to his photography. Since becoming a father in 2016, he has focused his photography on capturing spontaneous moments, particularly at family shoots.

Member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association - WPJA
Derya Engin works as a family photojournalist in Turkey, Armenia, Greece and Israel

Derya Engin is a passionate family photographer with over 9 years of experience capturing family moments. She obtained her postgraduate degree in photography in 2008 and considers herself a family photojournalist. Born in Izmir, Turkey, in 1982, Derya is a dreamer, and traveler, and loves the color purple.

Member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association - WPJA Lifestyle Photojournalist
Paris family photography by Frederico Santos - France.

Frederico Santos, based in Ile-de-France, France, is a documentary family photographer with a knack for capturing the beauty of happy families. Through emotional and heartfelt photographs, he skillfully tells their stories, highlighting tender moments between couples, the joy of parenthood, and the laughter of children.

Lifestyle Photojournalist
Lifestyle portrait of Ekaterina Vedenina, a family photographer serving Antalya Turkey

Ekaterina Vedenina, a talented family photojournalist originally from Antalya, Turkey, has an impressive background in journalism. Now based in her hometown, she devotes her skills to capturing the essence of family life through her unique documentary photography. Specializing in themes of freedom, human rights, family dynamics, children's growth, and female identity, Ekaterina creates...

Paris Family Photographer Pierrick Roland

Pierrick Roland, a French family photojournalist, is based in Ile-de-France and has a background in business and cinema studies from ENS Louis Lumière. For the past 9 years, he has been blending his love for storytelling and his talent for capturing moments to create timeless images that evoke emotion and tell unique stories.

Member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association - WPJA
Tuscany family photography by Alessia Bruchi of Italy

Alessia Bruchi is a photojournalist from Italy, specifically Tuscany. She has been enrolled in the Tuscany Register since 2007 and holds a degree in journalism. With a passion for visual culture and iconic communication, Alessia has a special talent for capturing the beauty and stories of people through photography.

Member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association - WPJA
Ambre Peyrotty photographs families

Ambre Peyrotty is a family photojournalist and the owner of Zephyr & Luna Family Photography. She holds a Bachelor's degree in photography from the Ecole de Condé in Northern France, earned in 2014. Her exceptional work has been showcased in exhibitions in France, Portugal, and Canada.

Member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association - WPJA Lifestyle Photojournalist
Hertfordshire family photography by Erica Hawkins of United Kingdom

Erica Hawkins is a documentary family photographer from Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, England. With a degree in media production, she has been able to combine her passion for photography with her creative skills. With nearly 15 years of experience in the art publishing and photography marketing industry, Erica has been inspired by working with talented artists and photographers, fueling her own...

Member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association - WPJA
Ile-de-France family photography by Sandrine Siryani

Sandrine Siryani, an Ile-de-France, France-based family photojournalist, knows how to capture candid moments that emanate happiness and energy. When she isn't behind the camera, she indulges in her passion for the outdoors by scaling mountains, relishing the feeling of insignificance. With an adventurous spirit and a keen eye, Sandrine translates the stories and connections of families into...

Member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association - WPJA Lifestyle Photojournalist
Family Photojournalist Alex Benyon

Alex Benyon is an award-winning documentary family photographer from England. With a passion for capturing real family life, he specializes in photojournalistic-style photography that showcases the unique stories of each family. Whether it's a quick mini-session or a full 'Year In The Life' package, Alex's friendly and unobtrusive approach allows him to document the laughter...

Member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association - WPJA
Somme family photographer Nao Fujiwara of Hauts-de-France

Nao Fujiwara is a family and wedding photographer based in Abbeville, France. Originally from Japan, she has lived in different countries, including the United States. With her fluency in French, Japanese, and English, Nao, also known as "Little Nao", captures genuine, unposed moments. She aims to highlight the beauty in ordinary situations and tell stories through her photographs.

France Lifestyle Photographer Coralie Garavel

Coralie Garavel is a French family and lifestyle photographer who has been in the field since 2015. With a deep passion for the arts and hands-on work, she always knew she wanted to pursue a career as an artist. Having attended multiple workshops with talented photographers, Coralie continually strives to push her boundaries and develop her unique style.

Member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association - WPJA Lifestyle Photojournalist
Simon Dewey, Day in the Life Family Photographer

Simon Dewey is a family photographer based in England who specializes in documentary-style photography. With a background in fine art, his work captures authentic moments, allowing viewers to relive the emotions associated with those moments. Inspired by Renaissance art, street photography, and modern cinema, he incorporates rich colors, deep contrasts, and multilayered storytelling into his...

Member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association - WPJA
Lifestyle portrait of Candice Fouliard, a family photographer for Paris France

Candice Fouliard, a Paris-based family photojournalist, specializes in capturing authentic moments in the lives of families, couples, and expectant mothers. She also enjoys documenting events, sports, and societal projects, as well as working with craftsmen in the corporate world. With a passion for truthfulness and a desire to showcase the depth of her subjects, Candice invites you to...

Member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association - WPJA Lifestyle Photojournalist
Lancashire Family Reportage Photographer, Janina Brocklesby

Janina Brocklesby is a documentary family photographer based in the UK. With a background rooted in an appreciation for art and an outdoor lifestyle, Janina brings a unique perspective to capturing moments for families. Her passion for photography, love for her family, and ability to speak multiple languages enhance her ability to connect and create beautiful memories through her work.

Member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association - WPJA Lifestyle Photojournalist
Lifestyle portrait of family photographer Ana Backhaus

Ana Backhaus, hailing from Lisbon, is heralded as a renowned documentary family photographer. Her journey has been a tapestry woven with moments of growth and adversity. Ana has discovered that true perfection lies within life's flaws, and aims to capture the sincere significance of everyday experiences.

Member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association - WPJA
Hong Kong Family Photographer Ronnie Szeto

Ronnie Szeto, a skilled history graduate, found his passion for videography and photography while studying documentary filmmaking. Since acquiring his initial camera in 2008, he has been enthralled by the power of family photojournalism to immortalize moments and narrate captivating tales.

Member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association - WPJA

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Mini Gallery by Europe Family Photographers

Check out these award-winning family photography samples from Europe! Captured by the world's best family photographers, these documentary-style images could showcase beautiful moments from birth sessions, at-home sessions, day outings, or family adventures in the Europe region. If you're looking for a talented photographer to capture your family's special moments, be inspired by these incredible photos and start your search today.

A South Holland, Netherlands documentary family photographer chronicled this mother cleaning the face of her baby
Netherlands Day in the Life documentary family photo showing When mum is catching you in the act of tasting the goodies
Zuid Holland Day in the Life documentary family photo showing A baby is examining her cat
Day in the Life photography session at home in NL with a girl Making her own pizza
South Holland at home Day in the Life photography of a kid Just hanging out on the couch
Day in the Life photography session at home in Netherlands showing A little boy with a big knife
Day in the Life photography session at home in Zuid Holland of a family Praying before their meal
South Holland Day in the Life documentary family photo showing off Best friend grandpa playing on a kids slide

Europe Family Photography

Documentary family photography is the perfect way to capture special moments and create lasting memories. With an outdoor or at-home session, your Europe family photographer can capture sincere candid moments of the entire family in a comfortable and casual setting. Whether it's a small group or a larger extended family, your FPJA photographer will focus on the art of storytelling through beautiful photographs. From capturing the unique personalities of each family member to the normal routines, you can trust that a Europe family photographer of the FPJA will create unique and timeless family heirlooms.

Europe Day in the Life Picture Sessions - DITL

There is something beautiful about the imperfections in an ordinary day. The best gift that you can give your family now and in the years to come is the investment in authentic photographs that showcase a real day in your life. These stress-free sessions, designed to capture the realness and honesty of an average day for your family, produce the most genuine images, and these are the ones that you will cherish for years to come.

Europe Birth Sessions at Home or Hospital

The birth of your child is an experience that is filled with both beauty and chaos. It’s a moment in time that you won’t want to forget, yet it’s an experience in which the details may fade away in the coming weeks, months and years. To capture the first moments in which you meet your baby and those first special hours together, you should enlist the help of a Europe documentary birth photographer. An experienced family photographer who specializes in documentary birth sessions will be able to capture your labor journey, the birth experience and the immediate reaction that you have when you see your baby’s face for the first time — all while respecting your space. The right photographer will be able to use discretion while focusing on the fleeting moments that you will want to remember from your birth experience. Whether you plan to give birth at home or at the hospital, you can book a documentary birth session with a professional reportage-style birth photographer.