Congratulations, you're pregnant!
There's a laundry list of things to do. Set up doctor appointments, buy maternity clothes, plan baby showers, purchase all the baby gear, and most importantly search for a photographer to capture it all!
It’s a lot. I know, I’ve been there too! Nine months seems like a long time to wait to meet your baby, but at the same time, it goes by in a flash (hello laundry list!) which is reason #1 to hire a birth photographer! But I get it…you’re still skeptical. Skeptical, but intrigued!
Now what?
here are a few reasons to consider a birth photographer
- Memories. You are going to forget. Let me say it again, YOU ARE GOING TO FORGET. The first time you see and hold your baby will quickly be replaced by their first smile, first words and first steps. Don’t forget. Hire a photographer to capture these moments!
- The details. To piggyback on #1, if you are going to forget the big moments, you will FOR SURE forget the small details. Room details, family reactions, tender moments with your partner, etc.
- So you can be present. Don’t worry about pictures. Just focus on birthing your baby!
- So your spouse can be present. Let him hold you and not a camera!
- Quality. I know smart phones are AMAZING these days. But they still aren’t cameras…especially in the low light situations that most births are. I push my camera to its limits to get the perfect shots of your birth. Your smart phone can compete.
- Professional. I’ve been present at a lot of births. So I know the pace and flow of labor and delivery. I know to expect the unexpected. I know where to stand to get the best shot while also being out of the way. I know when to get zoomed out and zoomed in shots. I know when to shoot overhead. I know how to edit images in post-processing to make them the absolute best they can look. I know the best printing labs to work with so you can get the album of your dreams. I know all these things so you can focus on you and your baby and be in the moment!
- Best push present. Forget jewelry, this is the gift that keeps giving! You will have these images FOREVER. You’ll be able to look at them and reminisce on birthdays. Show your kids actual pictures when they ask you to tell them about the day they were born.
- Babies are only born once. You only get ONE chance to capture the moment you meet your baby.
Nicole is amazing!
Not only will you love her work but you will love her personality! She did the best job capturing our personalities and now we have the most amazing photos to remember our pregnancy, birth, and first family photos!
— Marley
Nicole was wonderful to work with!
Very professional and enjoyable to talk to with a keen eye for what will truly become a beautiful photograph, better than I could have pictured myself. Thank you Nicole for making me feel beautiful during a time where that can be hard to do.
— Mary
Birth Story Packages:
Charlotte, North Carolina
My birth story sessions include full coverage of your birth journey, beginning with active labor and ending 2 hours after the birth of your baby, capturing everything from your journey through labor to baby's first breath, first latch, and first cry. I will be available to you on call 24/7 from 38 weeks until your new baby arrives.
I offer a range of customizable birth packages according to your preferences for your birth space, your budget, and your personal desires for your birth.
find the the perfect package below
The Heirloom Package
package includes:
100+ images
(mix of color and b&w)
delivered via online gallery
Essentials Maternity Session
Essentials Lifestyle Newborn Session
INVESTMENT STARTS AT: $2195
The Classic Birth Story
package includes:
45 images
(mix of color and b&w)
delivered via online gallery
investment starts at: $1395
A $300 deposit is required to reserve your session.
Doula services can be added for an additional $1000. Inquire for more details!
the fine print
The Keepsake Birth Story
package includes:
100+ images
(mix of color and b&w)
delivered via online gallery
Essentials Maternity Session
INVESTMENT STARTS AT: $1695
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nicole bertrand
A camera points both ways–the subject in front of it is captured by the heart of the artist behind it. Let me show you who I am and how I'm inspired by bumps, birth, baby and everything in-between! I serve the Charlotte, NC area including all hospitals, birth centers, and home births.
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local resources for
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DOULAS
Complete Joy Birth Services
Charlotte, NC
Phone: 540-226-1312 completejoybirth@gmail.com
CHILDBIRTH CLASSES
Nursing Mothers Place Matthews,
North Carolina
1500 Matthews Township Pkwy,
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 384-7519
CHIROPRACTORS
Beyond Wellness
Chiropractic Center
5035 W WT Harris Blvd A,
Charlotte, NC 28269
(704) 461-1836
www.beyondwellnesscc.com
BIRTHING HOSPITAL
Novant Health Matthews Medical Center
1500 Matthews Township Pkwy,
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 384-6500
ACUPUNCTURE
Integrative Chiropractic & Natural Medicine
6580 Old Monroe Rd,
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 225-8686
www.integrativechironc.com
OBSTETRICS
Bradford Clinic OB/GYN
1450 Matthews Township Pkwy #200, Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 246-1846
MATERNITY FASHION
One Hott Mamma
1319 Matthews-Mint Hill Road,
Matthews, NC
(980) 939-1690
www.onehottmamma.com
PRENATAL MASSAGE & YOGA
Chandi Yoga & Massage
1114 Sam Newell Rd Suite A,
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 771-8055
www.chandiyogamassage.com
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Let's Do This.
I’m so excited to connect with you! Have questions? Want more details? Ready to schedule your session? Let’s chat! I’d love to hear from you!
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