Birth photography
Love, connection and emotions captured at its purest
The birth of a child is one of the most magical moments in life. Since life’s most important events are documented in photos, why not consider documenting the first ever meeting with your baby? This photo documentation is eternal: it will be cherished by you ánd later by your child.
The birth photographer
hi, I'm Settia!
I am a 31-year old birth photographer based in the Hague, the Netherlands. After graduating from art school (KABK and WDKA) I decided to become a birth photographer. In art school, I wasn’t focussed on pregnant women or babies, but I explored my interest in capturing the purest of emotions. This interest led me to the idea of capturing births.

How I work
in 4 steps
01.
Coffee Date
Childbirth is an intimate and personal event. To maintain and protect its intimate nature, it’s important for myself (as your photographer) to establish a sense of trust with you. My coffee dates are free of cost and have no strings attached. We can meet at your home or on zoom. In our conversation you can share anything you would like to see and I will explain to you how I do my work. This conversation will help you decide whether you would like to have me as your birth photographer.
03.
The delivery
I am preferably present from the active phase of labor (4-5 cm dilation). From then on, I will stay until at least 2 hours after the delivery, no matter how long the delivery takes. I will capture the delivery in a documentary style, which means you won’t notice that I am there. I work in a discrete way and remain in the background.
02.
24/7 standby
If you’ve chosen me as your birth photographer, I will be on standby 24/7 from week 38. On the day of birth itself, it’s expected for your partner to keep me updated, in order for me to arrive on time.
04.
Receiving the photos
Within 24 hours of delivery, I will send you a number of edited photos as a preview. The complete photo coverage will be sent to you after 3 weeks of delivery via WeTransfer (basic package) or personally delivered to you at your home (premium and pro package). Your physical photo album will be formatted by myself. Before it goes to the printers, you will be granted a preview and some edits can be made.
01.
Coffee Date
Childbirth is a personal and intimate moment. In order not to disrupt this moment, it is important that there is mutual trust between you and me as a photographer. A
coffee date is a no-obligation introductory meeting. This can be done at your home or via Zoom. In the meeting we will discuss your wishes and what you can expect from my approach. After this conversation, you can calmly discuss whether it feels right to have me as your photographer.
02.
24/7 standby
If, after our introduction, you decide to choose me as your birth photographer, I will be available to you from the 38th week, day and night. On the day the birth is announced, your partner will keep me informed so that I have time to be on location. During this period, I keep in mind a possible birth at all times.
03.
The birth
I prefer to be present from the active phase (about 4-5 cm dilation) of labor. From
that moment I stay until 2 hours after the birth, no matter how long the labor takes. I put the
childbirth in a documentary way that allows you to be totally in the moment. As
birth photographer, I know how to stay in the background and work discreetly.
04.
Photos received
Within 24 hours of the birth, you will receive some edited photos as a preview. The entire
reportage you will receive 3 weeks after the birth via WeTransfer (basic package) or via a
personal delivery to your home (premium and pro package). I have also formatted the photo album for you to view and make any necessary adjustments before it goes to the printer.
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shall
we meet?
A coffee date is a great way to get to know each other. You can let me know of any doubts or questions you might have. I will explain my work methods in depth to you and let you know what you can expect of me. I will bring an example of a photo album and a video review by a former customer to help you get a better sense of my work as a birth photographer. Coffee dates are free of cost and have no strings attached!
I only accept a limited amount of birth photography jobs per month. So don’t wait to get in touch. I am looking forward to meeting you!