— ORLANDO · CENTRAL FLORIDA

Birth Photographer & Doula
Capturing Your Birth Story With Care

Documentary birth photography with continuous labor support from the same trusted person— because I’m not just there to photograph your birth. I’m there to support you, understand your story, and honor every moment that brought you here.

Book a free 30-minute consult →

BIRTHS DOCUMENTED/SUPPORTED

200+

CERTIFIED BIRTH PHOTOGRAPHER SINCE

2021

CERTIFIED BIRTH DOULA SINCE

2019

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“She captured the most beautiful birth photos we’ve ever seen —and she supported and advocated for us through it all.”

— Destiny C.

EVIDENCE-BACKED SUPPORT

Why hire a doula?

Continuous labor support is one of the most studied, proven ways to improve birth outcomes and how you feel about your birth.

Hiring a doula is not a luxury; it is a practical investment in your experience.

39%

lower risk of cesarean birth

41 min

shorter average labor

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31%

less likely to need Pitocin

35%

less likely to rate birth negatively

Based on the Cochrane review of continuous labor support, including doula care.

When your doula is also your birth photographer, you do not have to choose between support and images. You get the proven benefits of continuous labor support with the honest, artful photos that come from the trust we build together.

Book birth photography + doula support →

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The best birth photos come from trust.

Birth is one of the most vulnerable days of your life.

When you trust the person behind the camera, you stop thinking about being photographed and get to experience your birth without worry.

A woman is holding a newborn baby during a water birth. The woman wears a necklace with a cross.

A person with tattoos lying on a bed, holding a newborn baby, with an adult's hand resting on their stomach.

Two women on the floor in a dimly lit room, one kneeling and leaning over the other who is lying face down. The woman on the floor has blonde hair in a ponytail and is wearing a beige sweater. The woman kneeling has long brown hair, glasses, and is wearing a brown sweater. They appear to be engaged in a chore or intimate moment near a bed with a gray blanket, a pillow, and some personal items on it.

Birth stories captured with the eye of an artist and the heart of a doula.

Because I already know when to step forward and when to step back, the images are unposed and honest.

✦ Cinematic, storytelling images

✦ Sneak peek gallery within 24 hours

✦ Full edited gallery within 4 weeks

✦ Optional birth videography add-on

✦ Print & album options available

Steady, informed, and in your corner.

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Emily Santi - Birth Photographer, Videographer & Doula

As a certified birth & postpartum doula since 2019, my first job is to keep you feeling safe and supported. That means understanding the flow of labor, advocating for your birth preferences, and helping your partner stay close to you instead of managing logistics.

Birth Doula Services Include:

✦ Two prenatal visits + unlimited text access

✦ On-call 24/7 from 36 to 42 weeks

✦ Continuous in-person support through active labor

✦ Immediate postpartum & first-latch support

✦ One postpartum follow-up visit

Start with a free consult →

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Why Birth Photography Matters

There are moments in life you know you'll remember forever.

And then there are the moments you don't realize you're losing until they're gone.

The way your partner looked at you when they realized your baby was almost here. The nurse gently tucking your blanket around your shoulders. Your mother's tears from across the room. Your own face when you heard that first cry—the one you'll never truly see unless someone was there to preserve it.

Birth happens in a blur.

Hours collapse into minutes. Adrenaline takes over. Your mind focuses on one thing: bringing your baby safely into the world. In the days that follow, memories soften around the edges. Small details fade. The expressions. The quiet glances. The tiny moments that became your family's beginning.

Photography gives those memories somewhere to live.

A medical team delivers a baby during labor, with the focus on the newborn and the hands of medical professionals assisting.

"But won't my partner take photos?"

Your partner has a far more important role than holding a camera.

They are your steady hand during contractions. The voice reminding you how strong you are. The first person to meet your baby beside you.

The most meaningful photographs from your birth often include your partner—the tears they didn't know they shed, the pride on their face, the moment they held your baby for the first time. Those are moments they deserve to fully experience, not watch through a phone screen.

While they're loving you, I'm preserving the story you'll both want to relive.

The Most Common Thing My Clients Tell Me

"I’m so glad we did this.”

Not because they wanted perfect photos.

Because they wanted to remember.

To remember how tiny their baby looked on their chest.

How the room felt impossibly quiet before that first cry.

How their hands shook.

How they laughed through the tears.

How everything changed in a single breath.

Birth photography isn't about remembering what happened.

It's about remembering how it felt.

A doctor and a nurse looking at a newborn baby held by a mother in a hospital room. All are wearing masks and medical caps, with the mother in a hospital gown with colorful footprints.

Baby being born in a hospital, surrounded by medical staff.

Because One Day...

One day your child will ask about the day they were born.

You'll tell them the story.

Then you'll open their birth album,

And instead of trying to find the words, you'll be able to show them the very first chapter of their life.

Because some moments deserve more than memory.

They deserve to be remembered forever.

Person with dark curly hair reclining in a bathtub with closed eyes, while others stand nearby in a bathroom with beige tiles.

A woman, possibly the mother, holds her newborn baby, cradling the infant close to her chest as they bond. A nurse or medical professional, wearing blue scrubs, assists in the birthing process in a hospital room, with another woman observing nearby.

A woman with curly hair is lying in bed with her eyes closed, holding a newborn baby on her chest. There is a bowl of dark red liquid with some tissue inside next to them, and various blankets and bedsheets with different patterns around.

Family gathered around, celebrating a new baby in a cozy indoor setting.

STEP 1

book your free consultation

STEP 2

sign your contract and set up payment arrangment

STEP 3

prenatal visit(s)

STEP 4

call me when you are in labor

STEP 5

sneak peek images within 24 hours of birth

STEP 6

full gallery delivery within 4 weeks of birth

Stories From Families I've Had the Honor of Serving

Birth is one of the most vulnerable, powerful, and unforgettable days of your life.

The greatest compliment I can receive is being invited into that space—and hearing that families felt supported, seen, and able to fully experience the moment.

"She became more than a photographer or doula."

"Emily quickly became more than a photographer or doula—she became a deeply trusted family friend. She supported me throughout pregnancy, advocated for me during a 40-hour labor, coached my husband, and stayed by our side even after birth. Somehow, I never once noticed her photographing such intimate moments, yet she captured every raw, once-in-a-lifetime memory so beautifully. The photography and videography she created for our family are truly ethereal."

— Alexandra N.

"The support, the photos, the film... everything."

"Emily supported me through pregnancy, loss, and finally the birth of our rainbow baby. During four days of labor, she never left my side. She guided me with wisdom, compassion, and unwavering encouragement when I needed it most. And somehow, through every tear and every breath, she documented it all so beautifully that I hardly noticed the camera. When I opened our gallery, I couldn't believe what I was seeing. The images weren't just photographs—they were art. Our birth film feels like a love letter to everything we went through to bring our baby into the world."

— Savannah B.

"She supported and advocated for us."

"We originally hired Emily for birth photography, but ended up with a friend. Aside from the most beautiful birth photos we've ever seen, she also supported and advocated for us throughout labor and delivery. When complications made our birth traumatic, Emily stayed hours after delivery, holding my hand and loving on our family until everything settled. Hiring Emily was one of the best investments we made for welcoming our babies into the world—we loved her so much, we hired her twice."

— Destiny C.

"She genuinely cares so much about you and your birth."

"We were skeptical and didn't think hiring a birth photographer would be worth it—but we were entirely wrong. Not only do you get incredible photos and memories, but you get Emily. She genuinely cares so much about you, your birth, and your experience, helping in ways far beyond taking pictures… The support she showed throughout the entire journey is something I'll remember forever."

— Morgan M.

A woman giving birth in a hospital bed, with medical staff assisting, in a clinical setting with white walls and bed linens.

More Than Just Your Photographer.

I truly care about you and your birth.

Inviting someone into your birth is deeply personal. It isn't just about trusting their camera—it's about trusting their presence.

When you hire me, you're inviting someone who understands birth. Someone who knows when to quietly step back, when to move closer, and when a single photograph can preserve a moment that will never happen again.

As a certified birth doula and certified and fully accredited birth photographer who has documented more than 200 births, I know how to work seamlessly alongside your birth team without becoming part of the story. My goal is never to direct your birth—it is to honor it exactly as it unfolds.

What You Can Expect

A Calm Presence
I move quietly, work respectfully, and never interrupt the natural rhythm of your labor. Most families tell me they forgot I was even in the room.

Birth Knowledge
Because I understand the flow of labor and birth, I anticipate meaningful moments before they happen. I know when to be ready, when to give space, and how to navigate hospital rooms, birth centers, and home births with confidence and respect.

Cinematic Storytelling
Your gallery is more than a collection of beautiful images. It's a carefully crafted story. Every image is intentionally edited to preserve the emotion, atmosphere, and beauty of your birth.

Respect for Every Birth
Whether your birth is unmedicated, includes an epidural, is induced, becomes a cesarean birth, or takes an unexpected turn, your story deserves to be documented with the same care, dignity, and compassion. There is no "right" way to give birth—only your way.

Limited Availability
I intentionally accept only three births each month. Remaining on call 24/7 requires flexibility, and limiting my calendar ensures I can give every family my full attention when labor begins.

Common questions

Yes — and that’s how I love to work. I’m a certified birth doula and a certified, accredited birth photographer, and I specialize in doing both together. The trust we build during labor is what makes the images so honest.
Yes, birth photography is available on its own. But most families find that having me as both their photographer and doula creates a more connected experience.
My heart (and my calendar) is reserved for families who want birth photography with doula support. If you only need a doula, I’m happy to refer you to wonderful colleagues I trust.
I serve families within 100 miles of Orlando across Central Florida — hospital, birth center, and home births. Locations over 50 miles from Mount Dora, FL are subject to a small travel fee.
As early as you'd like. I intentionally accept only three births per month so I can be genuinely on-call for every family, so spots for popular months fill quickly.

Birth Photography + Doula Support

The full experience: documentary birth photos from someone who is also supporting your labor. One person, one story, zero strangers in your birth room.

✦ Cinematic, unposed birth photography

✦ Continuous doula support through labor

✦ Sneak peek within 24 hours

✦ Hospital, birth center, and home births

Birth Photography Only

If you already have a doula, I can document your birth quietly and artfully.

✦ Documentary, unposed coverage