Birth Photography Shoot Checklist – Victoria Berekmeri, Adelaide Birth Photographer

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1. External Scene Setting – Hospital sign / Outside house.

1. Internal Placement – Ward sign / Birthing Room.

1. Abstract Story Telling – Relevant details and objects shot up close.

1. Obvious Story Telling – Placement of people within the room during labour.

1. Emotional Story Telling – Relationship connections during labour.

1. Personal Moments – Individual portraits as they are consumed in their own moments.

1. Labour Aid – birth ball, tens, hand grips.

1. Midwife / Doula / OBG – Document their important role / handwriting / monitoring.

1. Pain – The peak of contractions.

1. Relief – The trough of contractions.

1. Crowning – The presentation of baby and pushing.

1. The Catch – The baby’s entry.

1. First Breath.

1. Birth Euphoria – The parent’s joy.

1. Third Stage – Mother’s expressions are unique.

1. Placenta – Tree of life.

1. Cord Cutting.

1. Nursing – the first attempt latch.

1. Measurements – weight, length, head circumference.

1. Baby details – hands / feet / lips / nose / hair.

1. The look – Baby’s eyes locked onto camera / mum / dad.

1. Dad and Baby.

1. Mum and Baby.

1. Sibling / Support Person and Baby.

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