Maternity

Eight years ago, I picked up my camera with the dream of freezing moments in time — the tiny details, real smiles, and in-between moments that tell a family’s story. What I didn’t expect was how deeply I would fall in love with the people behind the photos. Over the years, I’ve watched families grow […]

By Danielle Ashley, IVF Mom & Photographer Today, October 15th, is Infant Loss Awareness Day—a day set aside to remember and honor the precious lives gone too soon. It’s a day that holds sacred space for the babies we dreamed of, carried, loved, and lost. As a mother who has walked through the heartbreak of […]

As a Cleveland maternity, newborn, and family photographer — and a mom of four myself — I know how quickly time slips by. Whether you’re expecting your first baby, welcoming a newborn, or watching your little ones grow way too fast, these seasons of life are fleeting. And while some days feel long, the years […]

What to Wear for Your Cleveland Maternity Session: Neutrals, Jewel Tones & Styling Tips Planning what to wear for your maternity session is one of the most exciting steps as you prepare to capture this beautiful season of life. As a Cleveland maternity photographer serving Akron, Medina, and the entire Northeast Ohio area, I know […]

For many birthing people, the path to a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) is a deeply personal and sometimes challenging journey. In Northeast Ohio, support and access to evidence-based care make all the difference. We had the privilege of speaking with Caitlin Chapman, Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, Birth Doula, and Kangaroula behind Rhythms of Life Ohio, […]

When I think back to my first birth, it still stirs up so many emotions. After a 34-hour labor, four failed epidurals, two exhausting hours of pushing, and even a failed forceps attempt, I was taken into surgery. Because things had gone so far and my epidural was not working, I had to be put […]

As a Cleveland newborn photographer, I spend a lot of time with moms during some of the most emotional and vulnerable days of their motherhood journey. One thing that comes up constantly during my newborn sessions?Breastfeeding. From “Am I doing this right?” to “How do I know baby’s getting enough?” There are so many questions. […]

My IVF Journey: Loss, Love, and the Gift of Community As a Cleveland newborn photographer, I have the incredible honor of documenting some of life’s most emotional and joyful moments. Especially for families who have walked a long road to get there. Many of my clients have experienced the highs and lows of infertility, IVF, […]

A Cleveland Newborn Photographer’s Guide to Empowered Birth Support Hiring a doula is a deeply personal decision. As a Cleveland maternity photographer and mom of four, I’ve learned firsthand how impactful the right support can be. After my first birth ended in a failed induction and an unexpected cesarean, I was left not just physically recovering, […]