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Your Trusted Birth & Newborn Photographer in Ann Arbor, MI
Founded on the profound belief that motherhood deserves to be authentically documented, our studio specializes in capturing the unscripted beauty of birth, newborn, and family moments. With over a decade of experience, including five personal births and extensive work in diverse settings from NICUs to home deliveries, we bring unparalleled empathy and expertise to every session. Our approach prioritizes raw, documentary-style storytelling, ensuring clients preserve the emotional truth of their journey.We offer flexible on-call availability starting at 38 weeks, personalized pre-session consultations, and heirloom-quality prints. Committed to inclusivity, we provide complimentary sessions for preemie parents and actively advocate for underrepresented voices in birth photography. Every image reflects our dedication to honoring the strength, vulnerability, and transformative power of becoming a parent.
Services
Birth Photography
Fresh 48 Sessions
Newborn Portraits
Maternity Photography
Doula Services
Highlights and features
- We offer on-call availability from 38 weeks for birth sessions
- Our photographer has personal experience with five births and NICU care
- Complimentary portrait sessions for parents of preemie babies
- Documentary-style approach captures unposed, emotionally authentic moments
- Flexible payment plans and retainer options available
What people say
Authentic moments captured
Warm and friendly
Relaxed session experience
Beautiful, timeless photos
Compassionate professional
Services
Birth Photography
Documenting the unfiltered reality of childbirth from active labor through postpartum. Services include on-call availability starting at 38 weeks, continuous coverage during labor, and 2 hours of post-birth photography. Ideal for families wanting to preserve every raw emotion and pivotal moment of their baby's arrival.
Fresh 48 Session
Capturing intimate first moments within 48 hours of birth. This documentary-style session focuses on natural interactions in hospital or birth center settings without posing. Perfect for families seeking authentic documentation of their immediate postpartum experience while still at the care facility.
In-Home Newborn
Gentle, unprompted photography in your home environment between 5-14 days post-birth. Sessions emphasize family bonding, sleepy newborn details, and genuine interactions. Designed to create timeless images that reflect your unique family dynamic amidst the comforting chaos of early parenthood.
Maternity Photography
Celebrating pregnancy's transformative beauty through natural, emotive sessions. Focused on empowering expectant mothers with confidence-boosting imagery that honors their journey. Sessions include wardrobe styling assistance and prioritize capturing both strength and vulnerability during the final trimester.
Doula Services
Compassionate labor assistance available as add-on service. Combines professional photography with hands-on support during childbirth. Designed for clients seeking continuous emotional and physical support throughout labor while ensuring photographic documentation of the experience.
People
Motherhood Portraits By Tiana Lashae
Photographer & Doula
With five personal births, NICU experience, and over a decade photographing families, Motherhood Portraits By Tiana Lashae specializes in authentic birth storytelling. Her work focuses on empowering underrepresented voices while creating emotionally resonant visual legacies of transformation.
Questions
When should I book my birth photography session?
Ideally by 20 weeks gestation to secure your due date, as we limit monthly bookings to ensure personalized availability.
Do you photograph C-section or NICU births?
Yes, we document all birth experiences including cesarean deliveries and NICU stays with the same compassionate approach.
What's included in newborn photography packages?
Packages include pre-session consultation, wardrobe styling, 30-60 minute in-home session, and full digital gallery with print rights.
Are payment plans available?
Flexible payment options allow paying retainer upfront with remaining balance due at 38 weeks or one day before scheduled sessions.
Do you offer maternity photography?
Yes, we specialize in lifestyle maternity sessions that celebrate pregnancy's beauty through natural, emotive storytelling.
