Reasons to Hire a

Birth Photographer…


I like to go through life with out regrets

because we truly do not get any do-overs. What happens, happens. And we either have the documentation to remember it or we don’t.

I’m not here to convince you to hire a birth photographer and videographer. I’m here to tell you that

I’ve never heard of anyone regretting having their birth documented

“I didn't think I wanted a birth photographer/videographer. I WAS WRONG and I got LUCKY that she was still available. Whew! The photos/video were exactly what I didn't know I wanted. My husband and I cried watching the video three times in a row as soon as we received it from her. Now I can't imagine not having these memories to look back on and to someday show our son. I can say, without a doubt, if you hire Alaina, you will not regret it! She's a genuinely kind, gracious, and thoughtful person as well -- which is so important for the vibe while you're giving birth!”

-Carsten Tice-

Best in black and white birth details by members choice of 2025 IAPBP awards
Woman giving birth to a baby in a hospital bed, surrounded by medical staff, with a man supporting her.
A woman lying in a birthing tub with a newborn baby on her chest, and a man tending to her during childbirth.
What a catch! Dad happily weighing his newborn baby after his wife had a home birth. Great expression by dad! Photograph by Los Angeles birth photographer Alaina Nunez
A woman giving birth in her home with three people supporting her and a man standing nearby, all smiling and sharing a joyful moment.
A black and white photo of a woman kissing a crying baby on the cheek.
Two newborn babies breastfeeding from their mother, lying on her chest, with each baby wearing a striped hat marked with the letter A and B. The mother is holding the babies, who are on her bare chest, during a hospital or birthing center birth.
mothering laboring in the birthing pool and focusing on her husband while she's breathing through a contraction. Black and white photograph of home birth by Orange County Birth photographer Alaina Nunez
Mom laboring on the birthing ball at the Long Beach birth Center. Photograph by La Mirada birth photographer Alaina Nunez
A newborn baby being delivered via cesarean section with medical staff in blue scrubs assisting, lying on a hospital bed with a woman in a blue cap and white gown, smiling with closed eyes.
Tears of joy and relief as dad is holding moms hand and looking at their just born new baby. Orange County birth photographer Alaina Nunez
A woman giving birth in a birthing pool, surrounded by medical staff and family members, with her partner and a nurse supporting her as she delivers her newborn baby.
A black-and-white photograph of a woman with her eyes closed, leaning back with her head tilted upward, with a light source creating dramatic shadows on her face and body. There is a seal in the bottom left corner that reads 'Birth Photographer of th
baby still calm in the water after birth while mom is holding and looking down at them. Home water birth in Orange County California by birth photographer Alaina Nunez.
Mom being cared for after she had her home water birth by her doula and midwives. Photograph by La Mirada birth photographer Alaina Nunez
side view of mother but an up close view of the baby being born and assisted by the OB during a hospital birth in Los Angeles, California
Dad holding his just born baby and smiling while mom is taking a breather after going through labor and watching dad and their new baby. Long Beach birth photographer
Mom nursing her baby she just gave birth to at home while dad is helping to support baby's head. Sitting comfortably in their bed after her home birth. Documented by Los Angeles birth photographer Alaina Nunez
The first look, the first reaction to meeting their baby at their birth center birth. Alaina Nunez

  • “Thank you again and again for your gentle presence. You truly made a world of difference, I can’t even put it into words. I look forward to telling my pregnant mama friends about you!!!”

    -Liz F.

  • “She brought a peaceful presence to our home birth experience while taking amazing photos of treasured moments before, during, and after birth. If you are concerned that having a birth photographer won’t give you as intimate of an experience – think again and interview with Alaina.”

    -Jamie F.

  • “Alaina is INCREDIBLY talented and brings her deeply calming, grounding presence to any birth space. Her photos and video helped me remember and process my birth story, which didn’t go as planned (does it ever?! ) so I was worried the photos wouldn’t be amazing. THEY WERE!”

    -Kassidy C.

  • “I was super impressed with her photography and videography skills! These photos are just so beautiful and I will treasure them forever. Alaina has an amazing attention to detail and she made sure she captured everything I wanted.”

    -Jaymie S.

FAQs

  • Fill out the Contact Form and we’ll set up a complimentary online 30 minute consultation.

    Who you allow in your birthing space should be those who you feel most comfortable and safe with so this is a good way to see if you feel I’m the right person to be in your birthing space.

  • Each and every birth story is different and sometimes I am limited with my angles by the equipment, room set up, doctors, nurses or midwives. My goal is to capture the whole story and not just focus on the big push. I capture the emotions, the atmosphere and the love that is surrounding this momentous occasion.

  • I do not usually use flash but I bring it with me just in case. If the room is super dark, I will adjust my camera to compensate for that, just know the images will be a little more grainy. I might ask about turning up some lights if I feel the images will look better but ultimately I do not want to disrupt the birthing space. If the flash is used, I would save it for after baby is born.

    All the photos you have seen on my website and portfolio have been without flash.

  • Approximately 5-8 minutes. I want to make sure to tell your baby's complete birth story.

You’ll be so thankful that those little details were documented and preserved.

Fill out the form and we’ll be in touch soon!

Documenting birth stories is important to me because being a mother is important to me.

I want you to know that you are capable, you are a fierce warrior and your birth story doesn’t just happen to you, but is one that you are a participant of.

When you go through your birth gallery and Birth Film, I want you to be able to re-live those amazing moments so you can see the courage, strength, determination, beauty that is birth.

“… Weeping may last for the night, but joy comes in the morning.” - Proverbs 30:5

La Mirada Birth Photographer, FilmMaker & Doula 

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black and white image of a baby belly. Laguna Beach, California. Alaina Nunez
breath of relief after mama just had her home water birth. Whittier Birth photographer Alaina Nunez
black and white photo of newborn sleeping baby with mom, dad and big brothers hands. La Habra in home newborn photographer Alaina Nunez
Mom looking at her new baby she just had at home for her water birth. Orange County, California by Birth photographer Alaina Nunez