colleen murtha photography

 

 

Birth Photography

 

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BIRTH PHOTOGRAPHY IS MY GREATEST PASSION

These collections are about more than photographs of the day. They're a way to return to your birth and see the story from a perspective you couldn't have had while you were living it.


To see your own strength. The way your partner held and looked at you. The joy of the moment you met your baby. All the things happening around you that you couldn't see because you were busy being in it.


Let's find the collection that fits your family.

 

EVERY BIRTH COLLECTION INCLUDES


A third-trimester consultation. We’ll meet in person, talk through your birth plans, get to know each other, and make sure I understand what matters most to you.


On-call from 38 weeks. I’m on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week until your baby arrives. Your investment covers the 3 a.m. wake-up calls, the false alarms, and the holidays spent waiting with my phone on loud.


A calm, experienced presence. More than that, it covers experience. Calm presence. Advocacy through observation. Cheering you on when you need it most, and someone who understands the weight of the room she walks into.


When your baby decides it’s time, I’ll be there ready to document it all.


Your story, thoughtfully preserved. Every image in your birth gallery is hand-edited and delivered in high resolution, so you can return to these moments for years to come.


Sneak peeks within 48 hours. Whether I’m documenting your birth or a lifestyle session, you’ll have a few images to hold onto while the rest of your gallery comes together.


Your full gallery within 6 weeks. Every image is carefully edited and delivered in an online gallery, ready to download, share, and revisit whenever you need to.

 

My Birth Story

My Belly & Birth

My Birth & Baby

The Full Story

PACKAGES

My Birth Story

My Belly & Birth

My Birth & Baby

The Full Story

My Birth Story

$2,000


Birth happens in its own time, and once it’s over, so much of it can be hard to put into words. The way you moved through it, the people who held you up, the look on your partner’s face, and the first time you saw your baby. I’m there to document the story as it unfolds, including the moments you’re too busy living to see for yourself.


Your Birth Story includes:

  • Photography from active labor through delivery
  • Up to two hours of postpartum coverage
  • Your first moments with your baby and family
  • Gallery includes a minimum of 100 fully edited images


Available for home births and doula-assisted hospital births.

Packages

My Birth Story

My Belly & Birth

My Birth & Baby

The Full Story

My Belly & Birth

$2,400


There’s something special about the time before you meet your baby. The anticipation, imagining who they’ll be, and feeling your family make room for someone you haven’t met yet. This collection holds onto that season of waiting, alongside the story of your birth and the first moments of life with your baby.


Maternity Session

A one-hour lifestyle session between 28–36 weeks, documenting this season before your family changes. We’ll photograph you at home or outdoors, creating natural images that reflect you, your growing family, and the life you’re living right now.

  • A one-hour lifestyle maternity session
  • Your choice of an in-home or outdoor setting
  • A gallery of at least 50 hand-edited, high-resolution images


Birth Story

From active labor through delivery and into the first hours with your baby, I’ll document the experience as it unfolds. The work of bringing your baby into the world, the people beside you, and the first moments of getting to know the newest member of your family.

  • Birth photography from active labor through delivery
  • Up to two hours of postpartum coverage
  • First moments with your baby and family
  • A gallery of at least 100 hand-edited, high-resolution images
Packages

My Birth Story

My Belly & Birth

My Birth & Baby

The Full Story

My Birth & Baby

$2,550


From the moment you meet your baby to the days spent getting to know this new little person, there’s so much you’ll want to remember. The way your family changes, how your baby fits into your arms, and what life looks like as you begin this new chapter together. This collection gives you photographs of both your birth story and the life you’re building once your baby is here.


Birth Story

From active labor through delivery and into those first hours together, I’ll document the moments that make your birth yours. The anticipation, the way your partner looks at you, meeting your baby, and the details you may not get to take in while you’re living it.

  • Birth photography from active labor through delivery
  • Up to two hours of postpartum coverage
  • First moments with your baby and family
  • A gallery of at least 100 hand-edited, high-resolution images


Newborn & Life at Home

When you’re ready, we’ll document your family in the place where you’re getting to know your new baby. No rush, no pressure to have everything figured out. Just your family, settling into this new season together.

  • A 1–2 hour in-home lifestyle newborn session
  • Scheduled anytime from the first few weeks through two months postpartum
  • A gallery of at least 50 hand-edited, high-resolution images
Packages

My Birth Story

My Belly & Birth

My Birth & Baby

The Full Story

The Full Story

$2,900

Pregnancy. Birth. Baby.


You only get to meet your baby for the first time once. And in the weeks before and after, so much of your life is changing in ways you won’t fully realize until you look back. I want you to have photographs of all of it. The anticipation of waiting, the moment you meet your baby, and the ordinary, extraordinary days of figuring out life together at home.


Maternity Session

A one-hour lifestyle session between 28–36 weeks, documenting this season before everything changes. We’ll photograph you at home or outdoors, creating natural images that feel like you and the life you’re living right now.

  • A one-hour lifestyle maternity session
  • Your choice of an in-home or outdoor setting
  • A gallery of at least 50 hand-edited, high-resolution images


My Birth Story

From the hours of active labor through your baby’s arrival and into the first moments of life together, I’ll document the story as it unfolds. The anticipation, the work, the way you look at each other, and all the things you may not get to see for yourself.

  • Birth photography from active labor through delivery
  • Up to two hours of postpartum coverage
  • Your first moments with your baby and family
  • A gallery of at least 150 hand-edited, high-resolution images



Newborn & Life at Home

Once you’re home and beginning to find your rhythm, we’ll make space to remember what these early days actually looked like. The way your baby fits in your arms, the familiar rooms that suddenly feel different, and the beginning of life with this new person in your family.

  • A 1–2 hour in-home lifestyle newborn session
  • Scheduled anytime from the first few weeks through two months postpartum
  • A gallery of at least 50 hand-edited, high-resolution images

We offer flexible payment plans for every package, so your investment is manageable and stress-free. All Packages require a $500 nonrefundable retainer to secure your spot on the calendar.

+ Film

+ Photo Album

Add-ons

+ Film

+ Photo Album

Nostalgic Birth FILm

$900   $300


A 2–3 minute film that holds the feeling of your baby’s birthday, the sounds, the movement, the in-between moments, and all the emotion of the day, just as it was.


For a limited time, I’m offering these films at a portfolio-building rate in exchange for permission to share your film on my website and Instagram.


If this speaks to you, I’d love to document your story this way.

add-ons

+ Film

+ Photo Album

Heirloom Album

Starting at $500


Choose your favorite images from your gallery, hand-picked to tell your story, and create a personalized keepsake for generations in a beautifully printed luxury heirloom album. 


8.25 x 11 or 11x8.25 Heirloom Album

50 Pages : 50-120 photos    $500


80 Pages: 80-180 Photos   $650


10 x 10 Heirloom Album

50 Pages : 50-120 photos    $550


80 Pages: 80-180 Photos   $750

 

relive your birth

 

 

Without the contractions

 

Values

TRUST

CHOICE

RESPECT

AUTHENTICITY

KINSHIP

HONESTY

PRESENCE

EMPOWERMENT

COMPASSION

EMOTION

WARMTH

 

Testimonials

"Colleen is such a joy! We got to have her at the birth of our second and I am so glad we did! She made us feel so comfortable, encouraged and safe. Her photos are amazing! I wish i would have had her at both of my births. You will have a good time having her around and you will get photos that you will cherish for the rest of your life. I can't recommend her enough!"

Jenny & Colby

"Do yourself a huge favor and hire Colleen. She is an incredibly talented photographer but more importantly, she’s an amazing human who is such a joy to be around. By the time you are done with your photo session, you will feel like old friends! Cannot recommend her any more highly."

Kristen & Alex

"Colleen is priceless!! She’s the sweetest soul. I’m pretty sure we FaceTimed for an hour for my first consult. She came over to meet my kids before our home birth, so they were comfortable with her, and my daughter hugged her goodbye 🥹. I think that just speaks volumes about her soul and her character!! HIRE THE BIRTH PHOTOGRAPHER!!! You won’t regret it!!!

Brittany & Ben

 

THE PROCESS

 

STEP 01

Lets Chat

 

We’ll set up a Zoom or FaceTime call, where we’ll make sure we’re a good fit, because birth is intimate, and you deserve a photographer who gets you. I’ll answer all your questions, and you’ll leave feeling confident that I’m the right person to document your story.

 

STEP 02

Secure Your Spot

 

I take a limited number of births each month (because sleep is nice, but I also prioritize quality over quantity). After we talk, you’ll sign a contract and put down a retainer. Don’t wait too long, babies run on their own schedules, but my calendar doesn’t!

 

STEP 03

While Waiting

 

You focus on resting, nesting, and dreaming up your birth, I’ll handle the rest. During this time, I’ll send over a birth guide and a quick questionnaire to learn about your hopes, preferences, and any must-have shots. We’ll also schedule a time to meet in person to walk through your birth plan and chat about how I can best support you.

 

STEP 04

Baby Time

When those early labor signs kick in, keep me in the loop. The moment you’re calling your midwife, doula, or heading to the hospital, I’m on standby. Once things pick up, I’ll be on my way to capture every beautiful moment!

STEP 05

Relive Your Story

 

While you are soaking up those newborn snuggles and adjusting to this beautiful new life in your arms. I’ll be working my magic behind the scenes. Within 48 hours of your birth, you’ll get some sneak peeks to swoon over and share with family, and in 6 weeks, your full gallery will be ready, packed with all the raw, emotional, and unforgettable moments of your birth story.

 

 

A Little Note From Me to You...

 

One of my favorite parts of birth photography is getting to know you before the big day. I want to know what makes you feel safe, what you need from the people in your corner, and what you absolutely do (or do not!) want happening in your birth space. I love walking in already knowing you, your wishes, and how I can best support you.


Because birth is a pretty big deal, and I want us to feel like a team before things get wild. 😉


I’m so excited to hear more about you, your baby, and the birth you’re envisioning. I included some dates and times I’m available to chat in my email, so take a look and let’s get something on the calendar! Bring all your questions, your hopes, your what-ifs, and your very specific requests. I’m all ears.

 

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