Victoria Berekmeri
Birth Photography Shoot Checklist – Victoria Berekmeri, Adelaide Birth Photographer
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External Scene Setting – Hospital sign / Outside house.

Internal Placement – Ward sign / Birthing Room.

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

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

Emotional Story Telling – Relationship connections during labour.

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

Labour Aid – birth ball, tens, hand grips.

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

Pain – The peak of contractions.

Relief – The trough of contractions.

Crowning – The presentation of baby and pushing.

The Catch – The baby’s entry.

First Breath.

Birth Euphoria – The parent’s joy.

Third Stage – Mother’s expressions are unique.

Placenta – Tree of life.

Cord Cutting.

Nursing – the first attempt latch.

Measurements – weight, length, head circumference.

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

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

Dad and Baby.

Mum and Baby.

Sibling / Support Person and Baby.

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