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Photographer Application

Job Description

We’re seeking a skilled and empathetic photographer to document the intimate, powerful moments of birth, postpartum, and early newborn life. This role is ideal for someone with both technical photography expertise and the emotional sensitivity to work in high-stakes, tender environments.

 

Job Title: Birth & Beyond Photographer  
Location: On-call, local births, and in-home sessions  

Employment Type: Part-Time / Contract  

 

Responsibilities:
- Provide on-call photography coverage for births (home, birth center, or hospital)  
- Conduct newborn and postpartum sessions in clients’ homes  
- Maintain a calming and respectful presence in emotionally intense situations  
- Edit and deliver high-quality photo galleries in a timely manner  
- Respect client privacy, boundaries, and preferences at all times  
- Collaborate with doulas, midwives, and parents to ensure a seamless experience  
- Uphold standards of inclusivity and cultural sensitivity  

 

Qualifications:  
- Demonstrated experience with lifestyle, portrait, or birth photography  
- Strong portfolio with low-light and candid work preferred  
- Own professional camera equipment and editing software  
- Ability to be on-call for births (flexible and responsive availability)  
- Comfortable working in intimate, emotionally charged environments  
- Trauma-informed, respectful of client autonomy and confidentiality   
- Background in birth work, doula care, or newborn care is a plus  

 

We Value Photographers Who Are:
- Calm under pressure  
- Discreet and supportive  
- Passionate about storytelling  
- Inclusive of all family structures, abilities, and identities  

Let your lens tell stories of strength, love, and transformation. Apply to join a supportive, wellness-focused team committed to honoring every family's journey. 

Application
Birthday
Month
Day
Year
Are you familiar with the sensitivity and unpredictability of birth spaces?
Yes
No
Have you photographed pregnant bodies, live births, or newborns before?
Yes
No
Do you have experience working with clients of diverse backgrounds and body types?
Yes
No
Are you comfortable signing a birth confidentiality or photo release agreement?
Yes
No

Please upload a relevant portfolio, 3-5 sample images, or link to your portfolio below

Contact Me

Merissa Khumalo

Lexington, Kentucky 40515

khumalobirthandbeyond@gmail.com 

567-219-1313

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