Los Angeles Home Birth and Hospital Birth Photographer

 

Close-up of a plain woven cream linen fabric with a natural texture and subtle off-white color.
Black and white photo of man leaning over woman lying on table in dimly lit room.

 

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From early labor through the first skin-to-skin moment, I document births quietly and unobtrusively, at home, in a hospital, or at a birth center.  

That way, you can be fully present while I hold onto the details you won't remember on your own.

 

Black and white photo of a partner kissing a mother holding her newborn baby in a water birth tub.
Black and white photo of couple smiling together in bed with newborn baby.
Black and white photo of a couple sharing an intimate moment, man holding pregnant womans hands during labor.
Black and white photo of a newborn baby yawning while being held in a hospital, wearing a knit hat.
Black and white photo of a pregnant woman lying in a hospital bed with a caregiver standing beside her.
Black and white photo of a pregnant woman in profile, hands on hips, wearing a white top and gray sweatpants.
Black and white photo of a mother breastfeeding her newborn baby shortly after birth.
Black and white family photo of parents and toddler lovingly holding a newborn baby on a white bed.
Black and white photo of a woman leaning on an inflatable birth pool during labor, supported by a doula.
Black and white photo of a couple sitting on a couch, smiling and holding a newborn baby.
Black and white photo of a woman leaning over a bathtub with a glass bowl and lamp on a marble surface.
A man provides a prenatal massage to a pregnant woman lying on her side in a calm bedroom setting.
Black and white photo of two newborn babies lying in a hospital bassinet under a warming light.
Black and white photo of a bearded man with tattoos resting on a bed with white pillows.
Child peeking around white shower curtain in black and white bathroom photo.
Black and white photo of a newborn baby resting in a floral fabric sling, tiny feet visible in the foreground.
Black and white photo of a newborn baby being examined by a gloved healthcare professional after birth.
Black and white photo of a family gathered around a woman petting a small black puppy indoors.
Black and white photo of a person holding hands with a woman resting in a bathtub.
Black and white photo of a father tenderly kissing his newborn baby while cradling it in his arms indoors.
Black and white hospital photo of a man tenderly kissing a woman resting in a hospital bed with medical monitors nearby.
Black and white photo of a young woman peacefully sleeping on a soft pillow in bed.
Black and white photo of a pregnant woman kneeling in a steamy shower, hands clasped, eyes closed peacefully.
Black and white photo of two people sharing an emotional embrace indoors.
Black and white photo of a father cradling his sleeping newborn baby on his lap.
Black and white photo of a pregnant woman relaxing in a bathtub during labor with a midwife providing support.

"As a midwife, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing countless births - but watching Briana work is something truly special. She moves with such quiet grace and deep respect for the birthing space, capturing raw, powerful moments without ever disturbing the flow of labor. The images she creates are more than beautiful photographs - they are timeless stories of strength, love, and transformation."


— Abby Vidikan @lamidwifeabby

Doula supporting laboring woman during childbirth, black and white birth photography.

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Special thanks to these families for allowing me to share these…

Man comforting woman during water birth labor, midwife in background, black and white.
Welcoming Ames
Parents joyfully holding newborn baby together in birth pool, black and white photo.
Welcoming Finn
New mother cradling newborn in water birth tub surrounded by flowers, black and white.
Welcoming Millie
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Black and white photo of a tattooed man resting on a bed, leaning against the headboard in a relaxed pose.
Black and white photo of a peaceful sleeping newborn baby cradled gently in an adult's hands on soft white blankets.
Black and white photo of a pregnant woman admiring her baby bump in a mirror at home.
Black and white photo of a woman relaxing in a bath, attended by two caregivers in a serene setting.
Black and white photo of a massage therapist's hands performing a back massage on a client lying face down.
Black and white photo of a woman leaning over a bathtub in a bright white bathroom with a bowl nearby.
Black and white photo of woman holding phone while two people embrace on bed in blurred background.
Child peeking through white shower curtain in black and white bathroom photo.
Black and white photo of a new mother lying in hospital bed, tenderly holding her newborn baby after childbirth.
Black and white photo of a sleeping newborn baby in a diaper with hospital ID bands on ankle in a hospital bed.
Black and white photo of a newborn baby resting in a floral fabric sling, tiny feet visible in the foreground.
Black and white photo of a woman reaching up to adjust a faucet in a bright, minimalist bathroom.

 

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These are the photos that outlast the moment they were taken.

A small, honest record of love and joy your family will carry forward for years to come.

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Los Angeles Documentary-style birth photography, capturing labor, delivery, and the first hello quietly and unobtrusively, at home, in the hospital, or at a birth center. Based in Los Angeles and proudly serving nearby areas including South Pasadena, Pasadena, San Marino, La Cañada, Eagle Rock, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Manhattan Beach, Bel Air, Brentwood, Silver Lake, Los Feliz, Highland Park, Hidden Hills, Calabasas, Pacific Palisades, Venice, Malibu, and Orange County, I offer timeless birth photography rooted in authenticity and heart. If you're looking for candid, heartfelt birth photos with a documentary approach, I'd love to help you capture this powerful and fleeting chapter.