& Birth Photography
Photography by Melissa Scargall
This is where I started my career in Photography back in 2015 while my husband and I lived in Pensacola, Florida. We had just had our second baby and I had already started taking classes at my local community college for Photography. I leaned into the creative process with film and digital photography while also learning on the job with Mom365 a photography company where I would work on the labor and delivery floor taking newborn photos for Pensacola and sourrounding areas Hospitals. After moving back to Michigan in 2017 where my husband and I are from Photography started to finally take off for me after putting down my camera for a few years. I had finally found the time and opportunity to start Fresh48's where my passion for photography had started. 2020...I had just wrapped up my SIL's first fresh48 with me and restrictions were put in place for our safety and Fresh48's were again being put on hold for my business. As a family we had decided in 2021 to make a move to Oklahoma where I spent the last 2 years growing a new clientele which gave me space to be creative in a new area and grow my business. Moving back to Michigan at the end of 2023 was exciting. I knew I was coming back to loyal clients that I had been traveling already from OKC to Detroit for the last 2 years. Embraceing the opportunity I was able to capture 6 Fresh48's this year with 2 more babies still being due the next month.
I am blown away that I am lucky enough to be trusted by so many new mom's to doucment one of the most important memories of their lives. I go into every session with this mindset but knowing that I am documeting a lot of new firsts for everyone in the room is always magical.
If a Fresh48 session is an interest of yours please reach out I would be honored to document your family album from the start. Contact me!
This Pinterest page has my updated sessions from Fresh48 Photography. I share this with clients as a best idea of what to expect from a session with me.
Linked is my amazon storefront where I try to stay up to date on Newborn Hospital Items for personalized baby items and mom.
Birth Photography
Birth Photography is a complete documentary style of photography where I am capturing the emotional details of dad supporting mom, hospital room details, items that are brought from parents, personal items for baby..if there is a memory to be captured you can rest assured that my eyes are looking for it.
There are many types of photography because there are so many photographers. Depending on the style of photography you want captured during your birth is important. Its good to do research on all types of photography as well as your photography so you have the best idea of what to expect.
Birth Photograpy starts when labor starts. When you are going to the hospital and are checked in you then let your photography know any details that are important.
Prior to scheduling your birth photography I do require a phone interview to make sure we are a good fit for one another. This is a great conversation to have with your expecting mom's as a photographer so you know how you can helpful during labor.
Included in birth photography I also have fresh48 so that after birth I can leave and come back to capture moments with siblings, family and newborn details.
How do find out if you are a good candidate for birth photography?
You must bring this up to your doctor at your appointments, reminders are always important. Let them know that it is important to you. Respect the wishes of your doctor and ask if they have any wishes to pass towards your photographer.
I am having a C-Section, can you still photograph my birth?
I am comfortable being in the room to document your birth story however your baby enters the world. This is a question to ask your doctor specifcally to see if it is an option that you have.
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