Documenting birth stories is important to me because being a mother is important to me.

I want you to know that you are capable, you are a fierce warrior and your birth story doesn’t just happen to you, but is one that you are a participant of.

When I document birth stories I want to be your eyes that you can’t rely on.

When you go through your birth gallery and Birth Film, I want you to be able to re-live those amazing moments so you can see the courage, strength, determination, beauty that is birth.

“… Weeping may last for the night, but joy comes in the morning.” - Proverbs 30:5

La Mirada Birth Photographer & Doula

Reasons to Hire a

Birth Photographer…

1. You won’t have any regrets since there are no “do overs” in birth
2. Your husband can be fully present and be in the photos with you
3. The photographs will help you process your birth story better
4. Having documentation helps with mama/baby bonding
5. Your child will be able to see how strong their mama truly is

“Alaina is INCREDIBLY talented and brings her deeply calming, grounding presence to any birth space. Her photos and video helped me remember and process my birth story, which didn’t go as planned (does it ever?! ) so I was worried the photos wouldn’t be amazing. THEY WERE!”
-Kassidy C.
“I was super impressed with her photography and videography skills! These photos are just so beautiful and I will treasure them forever. Alaina has an amazing attention to detail and she made sure she captured everything I wanted.”
-Jaymie S.
“She brought a peaceful presence to our home birth experience while taking amazing photos of treasured moments before, during, and after birth. If you are concerned that having a birth photographer won’t give you as intimate of an experience – think again and interview with Alaina.”
-Jamie F.
“Thank you again and again for your gentle presence. You truly made a world of difference, I can’t even put it into words. I look forward to telling my pregnant mama friends about you!!!”
-Liz F.

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baby still calm in the water after birth while mom is holding and looking down at them. Home water birth in Orange County California by birth photographer Alaina Nunez.

Mom laboring on the birthing ball at the Long Beach birth Center. Photograph by La Mirada birth photographer Alaina Nunez

Tears of joy and relief as dad is holding moms hand and looking at their just born new baby. Orange County birth photographer Alaina Nunez

Mom being cared for after she had her home water birth by her doula and midwives. Photograph by La Mirada birth photographer Alaina Nunez

mothering laboring in the birthing pool and focusing on her husband while she's breathing through a contraction. Black and white photograph of home birth by Orange County Birth photographer Alaina Nunez

Mom nursing her baby she just gave birth to at home while dad is helping to support baby's head. Sitting comfortably in their bed after her home birth. Documented by Los Angeles birth photographer Alaina Nunez

side view of mother but an up close view of the baby being born and assisted by the OB during a hospital birth in Los Angeles, California

Mom laboring in birth pool at home and being comforted by doula with gentle touch. Photograph by La Mirada birth photographer Alaina Nunez

What a catch! Dad happily weighing his newborn baby after his wife had a home birth. Great expression by dad! Photograph by Los Angeles birth photographer Alaina Nunez

hydrotherapy during labor for a home birth. Photograph by La Mirada birth photographer Alaina Nunez

new baby back rolls. Orange County birth and newborn photographer Alaina Nunez

The first look, the first reaction to meeting their baby at their birth center birth. Alaina Nunez

Home births have a lot of intermittent monitoring by the midwife for the baby. Whittier home birth. Alaina Nunez

mom working through her contractions during her home birth. La Mirada birth photographer Alaina Nunez

Dad holding his just born baby and smiling while mom is taking a breather after going through labor and watching dad and their new baby. Long Beach birth photographer

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FAQs

Fill out the Contact Form and we’ll set up a complimentary online 30 minute consultation.
Who you allow in your birthing space should be those who you feel most comfortable and safe with so this is a good way to see if you feel I’m the right person to be in your birthing space.
Each and every birth story is different and sometimes I am limited with my angles by the equipment, room set up, doctors, nurses or midwives. My goal is to capture the whole story and not just focus on the big push. I capture the emotions, the atmosphere and the love that is surrounding this momentous occasion.
I do not usually use flash but I bring it with me just in case. If the room is super dark, I will adjust my camera to compensate for that, just know the images will be a little more grainy. I might ask about turning up some lights if I feel the images will look better but ultimately I do not want to disrupt the birthing space. If the flash is used, I would save it for after baby is born.
All the photos you have seen on my website and portfolio have been without flash.
Approximately 5-8 minutes. I want to make sure to tell your baby's complete birth story.