The birth of your baby isn't just a moment. It's a masterpiece.

Where Your Story

Becomes Art

ORLANDO BIRTH PHOTOGRAPHER

VIDEOGRAPHER & DOULA

EMILY SANTI

Powerful.

Unforgettable.

Transformative.

You've been thinking about this moment your whole pregnancy. You've imagined what it will feel like, what you'll look like, whether you'll be strong enough. You will be. And when it's over, when your baby is in your arms and the room is loud and your heart is so full it aches. The tears, the triumph, the exhaustion, the ecstasy.

All of it.

Exactly as it happened.

Exactly as beautiful as it was.

To the woman standing on the edge of the most important moment of her life,

I need you to know something. What you are about to do is extraordinary. Not because birth is rare — but because your birth, your story, your strength in that room is something the world has never seen before and will never see again.

I need you to know that the way your baby looks at you in those very first seconds, before the world gets loud, before the visitors arrive, before life sets back in, that look is meant only for you. And it will be gone before you know it happened.

I need you to know that whoever is in that room with you — your partner, your mother, your best friend, your doula — is going to look at you like you are the most powerful thing they have ever witnessed. Because you will be. And that look, written all over their face in real time, is one of the most beautiful things I have ever had the privilege of capturing.

I need you to know that you are going to be so proud of yourself. More proud than you have ever been. And you deserve to look back at that day and see exactly who you are, fierce, raw, radiant, and completely unstoppable.

Let me make sure you never forget her.

A woman giving birth in a hospital bed, with medical staff assisting and holding the baby. The woman is on the bed, with a distressed expression, and the baby is being handed to her.
A woman giving birth in a hospital bed with medical staff assisting, holding a newborn baby.
A smiling woman with long, wavy brown hair, wearing a striped sleeveless top, sitting in front of large green monstera leaves.

Welcome, I’m Emily.

7+ Years Documenting Births | Based in Orlando, Serving Central Florida

I’m passionate about honoring and celebrating the transformative journey of growing families. Since 2019, I’ve had the privilege of documenting 150+ powerful birth stories — from home births to hospital births and cesareans. As a Birth Becomes You certified, fully accredited professional birth photographer with the International Association of Professional Birth Photographers and videographer, I specialize in capturing the raw, emotional moments of labor and birth, preserving not just the day your baby arrives but the transformation you undergo as a parent.

Your birth story is a reflection of strength, change, and beauty, and I would be honored to capture that journey for you.

“To be able to look back at the moment my baby girl joined us earth side, feels like a privilege … These photos make me feel strong and proud of myself. Outside of the absolutely stunning photography, Emily herself was such a joy to work with. She’s the type of person that you meet and feel immediately comfortable in her presence.”

— Alayns, First Time Mom from Orlando, Florida

A woman holding a newborn baby on her lap, with a man embracing her from behind, in a bedroom with pillows and a window with blinds in the background.
A woman holding a newborn baby close to her chest, smiling gently, in a warmly lit room with a window and curtain in the background.
A healthcare worker sitting on a stool in a hospital room, wearing protective gown, gloves, and shoe covers, with medical equipment and supplies around.
View through a small window showing a hospital room with a patient on a bed and a medical staff member attending, with medical equipment nearby.
Black and white photograph of a pregnant woman standing near a door, and a man sitting on wooden steps with a dog licking his face. Potted plants are on either side of the steps. There is a medal with text indicating an honorable mention for a spring
A woman with dark hair, wearing a blue polka dot dress, sits by a window with her eyes closed, seemingly in a moment of peaceful reflection, with a view of a green field outside.
A woman with tattoos lying on her back in clear water between two rocky shores, enjoying a moment of relaxation with her eyes closed, smiling, and arms outstretched.
A woman giving birth in a birthing tub surrounded by three people, with the woman smiling and the healthcare worker holding the baby.
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A woman with medium skin and curly dark hair celebrates giving birth in a hospital room, holding a newborn baby on her chest and a young girl beside her reaching out. The woman is smiling joyfully, and the newborn is wrapped in a light blanket. The r
Mother holding her newborn baby during a water birth in a birthing tub, with a healthcare professional assisting.
A woman giving birth to a baby in a bathroom, surrounded by medical staff, with a newborn baby held by the woman, and various medical supplies and towels nearby.
A woman in a hospital bed holding a newborn baby in a hospital room with medical equipment and monitoring devices.
A woman resting on a hospital bed, connected to medical tubes and devices, in a dimly lit hospital room.
A woman appears to be in active labor at home, with her partner and emergency responders present, as she leans back and screams while another responder looks surprised. The scene shows a doorway and other emergency personnel in shirts labeled 'FIRE'
A woman with short dark hair, crying tears of joy while holding a newborn baby during a water birth in a birthing pool, with a white background and a caption that reads 'Best of Birth Images, 2025 Birth Becomes You.'
A woman with curly hair and a tan complexion lies in a birth pool, smiling with eyes closed, holding a newborn baby with wet, curly hair on her chest, during a water birth at night.

A photograph shows you what happened.

A film makes you feel it all over again.

A birth film is the closest thing to time travel that exists. The way the room sounded. The exact moment everything shifted. The faces of the people who love you when they saw what you just did. All of it, woven together into something so achingly beautiful

you'll want to watch it on repeat for the rest of your life.

Imagine sitting down with your child — ten, fifteen, twenty years from now — and pressing play.

They watch you become their parent in real time. They hear the room. They see the faces of the people who love them most, crumbling with joy at the sound of their first cry. They watch you — fierce, exhausted, radiant, completely unstoppable — and they understand for the very first time what you did to bring them here.

That is a birth film. That is what I create. And there is nothing else like it in the world.

Doula Support That You Deserve

Most people have to choose between a doula and a photographer. My clients don't.

They get both, seamlessly, from someone who shows up for you completely.

You shouldn't have to do this alone. Not the contractions that take your breath away. Not the moments of doubt at 3am when you wonder if you can keep going. Not the decisions that feel too big, too fast, too overwhelming in the middle of labor. That's exactly why I'm here.

As an experienced, certified labor and birth doula and birth photographer, I bring hands-on comfort measures, emotional support, and evidence-based guidance so that you and your partner never feel lost, alone, or unheard. I help advocate for your birth plan, and I make sure your partner feels confident, involved, and present.

And through all of it, I'm documenting the story unfolding around you.

Where I Work

(i.e., anywhere you are!)

A woman with tattoos and closed eyes lying in a birthing tub, holding her newborn baby while multiple hands support and assist during childbirth.

@ Home

Planning a home birth? I attend all home births all over Central Florida, including but not limited to Orlando, Ocala, Gainesville, Tampa, and Lakeland. I have worked with dozens of home birth midwives, doulas, and care providers.

A woman giving birth in a birthing tub with medical staff assisting, including a person in gloves supporting the baby's head and a woman wearing a head covering

@ Birth Centers

Are you having your baby in a birth center? I attend births at birth centers within a 100-mile radius of Orlando, Florida, includingbut not limited to‍ ‍Community Birth & Wellness Center, Tree of Life Birth & Gynecology, The Birth Place, Amabella Birth Center, and A Mother’s Village Birth Center of Ocala.

A woman in a hospital bed holding her newborn baby, both smiling, with medical equipment attached.

@ Hospitals

Giving birth in the hospital? Whether you are going unmedicated, planning to get an epidural, or have a scheduled cesarean, I can be there for you to document your birth story. I attend births at all the major local hospitals within a 100-mile radius of Orlando, Florida, including but not limited to Orlando Health, AdventHealth, UF Health, and HCA Florida.

A woman in a hospital bed with a big smile, holding a newborn baby after childbirth, as medical staff assist her.

Ready to book?

Birth planning comes with a long list of decisions.

Booking your photographer shouldn't feel like one of them.

Step 01
Consultation & Booking

We’ll start with a quick virtual meeting to discuss your birth plans and goals with birth photography/videography/doula support. This allows us to connect and ensure we’re a great fit. I hold your due date for two days after our call, and once you’re ready to move forward, you can easily accept your quote, sign the contract, and pay the retainer.

Step 02
In-person Meeting & On-Call

Around 35 weeks, we’ll have an in-person meeting (usually in your home) to go over the details, like when to call me, and any specific moments you want or don’t want to be documented. At 36 weeks, I’m officially on call 24/7, ready to be at your birth within two hours.

03
Birth & Gallery Delivery

When labor starts, let me know, and we’ll decide the best time for me to arrive during active labor. If you are scheduled for a cesarean, I will arrive at the hospital with you. I’ll document your journey and stay for two hours after the birth. You’ll get a sneak peek within 48 hours, and your full gallery will be delivered within four weeks.

A newborn baby lying on a hospital bed, smiling with eyes closed, with a healthcare professional holding the baby's shoulder. Medical equipment such as a stethoscope, scissors, and gauze are visible around the bed.

Your birth happens once.

These images and films last forever.

Birth packages start at $2,000.

Spots are limited

& my calendar fills quickly.

Your due date won't wait. Neither should you.

I keep my calendar intentionally small so I can show up fully for every single birth I attend.

Reserve your due date!

I attend all births in Central Florida within a 100-mile radius of Orlando, Florida, including Ocala, Gainesville, Tampa, Lakeland, and all surrounding areas.

Locations over 50 miles from Mount Dora, Florida, are subject to a travel fee.