BIRTH is BIRTH no matter how it unfolds,
no matter how your family comes into being.
"Don't tell us what to believe, what to fear. Show us belief's wide skirt and the stitch that unravels fear's caul." – Toni Morrison
rebecca coursey-rugh
FAMILIES. BIRTH. NEWBORN. LOVE.
DOCUMENTING THE JOY-FILLED, HONEST MOMENTS OF THE EXTRAORDINARY & THE EVERYDAY
"How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives."
–Annie Dillard.
heirlooms for the future
ARCHIVES OF THE PRESENT
the photos that you keep with you, always.
Many things are born on your child's birth day.
Not just any story; but your story, your child's story.
As a mother, I love affirming and celebrating the birth of your baby and your passage into motherhood.....
As an artist and photographer: It makes my heart sing when I am invited into your birth space, being asked to document these fleeting but powerful moments for you….
Birth Films
A short film documenting YOUR birth is available to add on to your birth photography package –moving images that capture the heart and soul of that day.
Pricing Overview
So after the dust settles. When you have filled up your wedding albums, when you realize that the dress, the tux, the bouquets, symbolized more than just a marriage, but a rite of passage into a deeper love; I want to be there to help you fill the photos albums of your most ordinary and extraordinary days.
After years and years of complicated packages that seamed straightforward, but utterly lacking in options, I have streamlined my pricing so that you have straightforward options and more interaction with me before your session –my doula heart loves holding space for all families (and their birth stories), no matter how they came into being. Getting to know you and your story is integral to my process.
So come to me with your story. Let’s begin a conversation. Tell me what’s in your heart. Let me show you what I see.
Family pictureS, Maternity & Newborn (& Films):
the sitting/retainer fee for all family pictures, including newborn, maternity is $375.
Family Films include an additional one time fee of $495.
This includes a consultation by phone; PDF guide to your shoot; wardrobe “help” up until the day of your shoot; 2-3 hours of shooting in home and/or on location;
When images are ready I will send you a slideshow of ALL of your images. You can then decide which collection you would like to purchase.
Collection Prices begin at $670.
BIRTH SESSIONS:
includes retainers, payment plans, custom packaging, installments and gift registry.
Basic “The Beautiful Aftermath” session (pushing + stay 3-4 hours post birth) begin at $1875. Please email me for full list of Birth Session Collections.
deposit to secure your spot for “Birth: Documented” and “The Beautiful Aftermath” sessions is $775.
Birth Films are an additional one time fee of $595.
Intimate motherhood + Mini-Sessions
The most important gift you can give your children is images of YOU with THEM; together. It has nothing to do about perfection. Your children will always know you as the most beautiful human in the world. Give them this gift for them to hold onto for their own children.
seasonal mini-sessions: $350–
email for availability of mini-sessions and mini-films
