A woman holding a baby, a young boy sitting at a table with a cupcake, and a man leaning over them, all smiling or looking at the camera in a kitchen during their postpartum newborn photoshoot in Richmond, Virginia on 35mm film

Family on Film

An intentional and collaborative session designed to capture your family’s unique style. I view my work not merely as a documentation service, but as art created in collaboration with you. My goal is to create imagery that reflects the story of your family, both the one you wish to tell and the one in front of me. I’d say it’s part documentary and part editorial. We’ll start by discussing your needs, desires and vision for your family photographs. Based upon that I’ll come up with some ideas for images to jump start the creative dialogue.

The shoot itself will be a mix of intentional portraits and candid moments as they naturally unfold. I will provide gentle direction and guidance to give us the best chance of success, while also pausing and waiting for the magical moments to occur. Shooting on film is a slower, more thoughtful process. I’m noticing, observing, and waiting for the right moments.

  • $600

  • Collaborative planning phone call, styling and scene input.

  • Around 60-90 minutes of shooting time.

  • 50+ edited images delivered to a private online gallery 3 weeks post shoot.

  • Shooting mostly 35mm film, and some digital.

Prenatal on film Maternity

An intentional session to honor your transformational journey in pregnancy. I view my work not merely as a documentation service, but as art created in collaboration with you. We’ll start by discussing your needs, desires and vision for your prenatal photographs. Based upon that I’ll come up with some ideas for images to jump start the creative dialogue between us. If you have an older child already and want to include them, I recommend doing the full Family session above.

  • $600

  • Collaborative planning phone call, Pinterest mood board, styling input and location/scene.

  • 60-90 minutes of shooting time

  • 50+ edited images delivered to a private online gallery 3 weeks post shoot.

  • Mostly shooting 35mm film and some digital.

Close-up of a pregnant person lying on a bed with a hand on their belly bump for a maternity prenatal photoshoot.
Close-up of a postpartum woman breastfeeding a newborn baby, holding the baby close to her chest with her hand supporting the baby's head photographed on 35mm film in natural light in Richmond, Virginia.

Postpartum Witness work on film

Newborn

A natural, unposed photoshoot to beautifully capture your postpartum experience. This session is more about being witnessed in your postpartum state, capturing the new family together and tender moments of physical closeness. Skin on skin snuggles in the sunlight, feeding, sleeping, bath time, precious newborn tiny toes- I’ll be aiming to preserve all of that. No need to plan or get dressed or tidy please. Just you and your baby, exactly as you are.

  • $500

  • 1 hour shooting time

  • 40+ edited images delivered to a private online gallery 3 weeks post shoot.

  • Mostly shooting 35mm film and some digital.

Close-up of a pregnant person lying on a bed with a hand on their belly bump for a maternity prenatal photoshoot.
A close-up of a postpartum mother breastfeeding her newborn baby, lying on her side in a gentle, intimate moment photographed on analog film in Virginia.

Before & After

Prenatal & Postpartum Package

Maternity and Newborn

For those families who would like to book both a prenatal and postpartum shoot. I’d love to capture this transformative time in your family. Let’s document your family as it is, before and after baby.

  • $900

  • 5 rolls of 35mm film

  • 120+ high res edited images total

  • Two photoshoots

A woman who just gave birth, holding a newborn baby on her chest, with the woman smiling and the baby wearing a hospital blanket, in a Richmond Virginia hospital with midwives.
A woman holding a newborn baby during a water birth homebirth, with creative lighting and the father leaning over her in Richmond, Virginia.

Birth on Film & Digital

My experience as a birth doula puts me at a unique vantage point to document your birth. I know when to step back, when to step in, I am familiar with the process of birth and have seen all different kinds of births in all the settings. They’re all uniquely different, beautiful and worth preserving.

Birth photography on 35mm film and digital.

  • $1250

  • On call for your birth time at 38 weeks until baby.

  • I have very limited availability for this currently, please inquire.

  • Richmond city and surrounding counties.

Let’s Make Something!

Wedding, Fashion, Editorial, Documentary, Creative headshots

Interested in analog film photos for your brand, business or a special event? Need creative portraits? I’m open to hearing from you on all your photography needs.

Let’s talk! price TBD.

A young woman holds a round mirror above her head outdoors, with her eyes closed and sunlight casting shadows on her face at the James River in Richmond, Virginia on 35mm film.

For Photography: danabtatum@gmail.com