Hi there! I’m Bridget, a photographer and full-spectrum doula, currently in training with Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings (BADT).

As I work on completing my certification through BADT, I am offering low-cost birth support to families throughout Tompkins County and the Finger Lakes. Whether you’re looking for a birth doula or seeking support for another part of your journey, I’d love to hear from you. I also offer documentary photography services for birth and beyond, and would be honored to work with you to capture and share the meaningful moments of your life as your story unfolds.

Why are you a doula?

I have always felt called to care work and am stepping into this space with the belief that everyone deserves inclusive, empowering, compassionate support throughout pregnancy, birth, postpartum, end-of-life, and other times of transition. I value evidence-based, individualized care, and approach this work with intentionality, creativity, and heart. As a queer, plus-size, neurodivergent woman, I want every person to have access to support that works for them, not just what someone else thinks should work. I want to support you in feeling safe, seen, and heard throughout your journey.

Training/Education:

• Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings Full-Spectrum Doula Training (Fall 2025 Cohort)

  • Currently working towards certification

• Size-Friendly Birth Course (Completed May 2026)

• Collaborative Doula Conference (2026 Attendee)

• BFA in Photographic Arts & Sciences, Photojournalism from RIT (Dec. 2019)

Who I Serve:

As a doula, I am here to support you, your goals, and your choices. I am especially passionate about supporting folks who are plus size, neurodiverse, queer, trans, and/or navigating chronic pain/illness. I have completed the Size-Friendly Birth Professionals Course through Plus Size Birth, and continue to further my knowledge in these areas through reading, conversation, experience, and training.

I practice cultural humility and anti-racism in my work, which means I honor each client’s lived experience, support informed decision-making, hold myself accountable for ongoing education, and actively seek opportunities to learn from and support BIPGM (Black, Indigenous, and People of the Global Majority) women, birth workers, birthing people, and activists. I am grateful for the education I have received through BADT which centers care, choice, and justice, and am committed to continued learning and action for reproductive justice and Black perinatal health.

I offer support throughout your reproductive health journey, as well as other times of transition across the life-spectrum. Please reach out if you are seeking support at any point in your journey including pre-conception, fertility, pregnancy loss, infant loss, abortion, and end-of-life care. I want you to have the best doula for you, and whether that is me or someone else, I am happy to meet with you and help connect you with additional resources.

Accessibility of Services:

I believe that anyone who wants a doula should have access to one. If my rates are not accessible for you at this time, please feel free to reach out to discuss alternatives such as payment plans, a custom package, or bartering and trading for services. We also have some wonderful opportunities for folks to access free or low-cast doula care locally:

• Doula Access Initiative provides free full-spectrum doula care in Tompkins and Cortland Country to people most affected by disparities in birth and health outcomes in our community through the Health Equity Program and Within Reach Program.

• The Doula Partnership provides free or low cost birth and postpartum doula services for Cortland community members using an income-based sliding scale.

• MC Rural Health Council provides free birth, postpartum, and end-of-life doula services to residents of Chenango, Madison, Oneida, and Onondaga counties

• NYS Medicaid Doula Services Directory (Map)

General Structure of Birth & Postpartum Doula Services:

Comprehensive Birth Support Package: $500

• Free consultation

• Up to 3 prenatal visits before the birth to discuss your preferences, intentions, and questions and prepare for labor, birth, and postpartum

• Unlimited virtual support throughout pregnancy

• Access to resource list, lending library (books, baby gear, labor supplies), and personalized recommendations

• On-call 24/7 starting at 38 weeks

• Continuous support in active labor and immediate postpartum

• 1 postpartum visit, additional visits available at $25/hour

• Limited birth photography (if desired), 5-10+ edited images delivered within one week of your birth

• Payment plans available

Postpartum Support: $25/hour for in-person support, $45/hour between 11pm - 7am

• Free consultation

• Planning support for the postpartum period (virtual or in-person)

• Access to resource list, lending library, and personalized recommendations

• Unlimited virtual support throughout the postpartum period

• Scheduled in-person visits which may include:

  • Help with newborn care or sibling care

  • Light housework (bottle washing, laundry) or meal prep

  • Emotional support and addressing any concerns you may have

  • Support with feeding

• Package Discounts Available

Photography Services:

Mini Session: $200 for 45 minutes - Great for maternity, expectant parent(s), newborn, or loved-ones sessions

• Free consultation and session planning support

• Documentary-focused photography blending authentic, candid moments with gently guided posing and low-pressure prompts

• Private online gallery with 15+ images delivered within 14 days

• Unlimited high-quality downloads and sharing, options to purchase prints

• Great for maternity, expectant parent(s), newborn, or loved-ones sessions

  • Loved-ones sessions can include your partner(s), family, friends, or anyone you hold dear. Please note, pricing/packages may differ for large groups such as extended family portraits.

Full Session: $425 for 2 hour session - Great for maternity, expectant parent(s), newborn, or loved-ones sessions

• Free consultation and session planning support

• Preview with 3-5+ images delivered within 48 hours

• Keepsake polaroid for you to take at the end of the session

• Gallery with 40+ images delivered within 30 days

• Unlimited high-quality downloads and sharing, options to purchase prints

• Great for maternity, expectant parent(s), newborn, or loved-ones sessions

  • Loved-ones sessions can include your partner(s), family, friends, or anyone you hold dear. Please note, pricing/packages may differ for large groups such as extended family portraits.

Full Birth Photography Package*: $1,000

• Free consultation

• Planning meeting (virtual or in-person) to discuss your vision, boundaries, hopes for birth photography

• On-call 24/7 starting at 38 weeks

• Continuous photography in active labor and up to 2 hours after delivery

• Preview of 3-5+ edited images delivered within 72 hours of your birth

• Full gallery of 50+ edited images delivered within one month of your birth

• High-quality downloads, with prints available for purchase

• Complimentary resource list

• Discounts on additional photography/videography services for the perinatal period:

  • Birth video add-on: $500 for 2-3+ minute edited video of labor, birth, and immediate postpartum

  • Documentary photography session add-on: $325 for 2 hour session, great for maternity, expectant parent, or newborn photos

*If you are interested in both doula services and photography, please set up a consultation call so we can discuss your needs, goals, and priorities. I will most likely create a simplified custom package for you to ensure I am able to fully support you, and to keep costs reasonable for you.

Milestones & Memories Package: Welcome little one / A year in the life: $1,250

• Free consultation

• 4 documentary-focused photography sessions throughout the year

  • Expectant parent session

  • Newborn session

  • 1 year session

  • One more milestone, moment, or event within the first year (3, 6, or 9 months, birthday party, etc.)

• Optional multimedia storytelling add-on: $500

  • Brief parent interview(s) at each milestone

  • Documentary footage recorded at each milestone

  • 2-3+ minute film delivered within one month of final session