Raw. True. Unfiltered.

Moments of celebration in your journey of motherhood. Capturing the emotional bonds between you and your growing family. 

Kansas City Birth Photographer & Filmmaker

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Hiring a birth photographer is not just about capturing moments; it's about capturing love in its purest form. 
This is not your typical session, this is your birth story, one of the most transformational experiences of your life.

Imagine what it would be like to walk away from your birth, with images to look back on where you felt beautiful, worthy, important, and valued. 

You are worthy of these moments...

Birth Photography isn't just crowning photos...no, it's so much more than that.

Honey Works Birth Stories

The moments you labored with so much power

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This.
Is what documenting your birth is all about. 

Those first moments of connection

These are your I did it moments.

Labor

Birth

Postpartum

The beautiful moments of emotional intensity of labor and your physical strength. The anticipation and excitement of your older children, the support and encouragement from your husband.

The power of bringing baby earth side during those final moments, the intense moments of delivery, Those first moments of bonding, you and your husband seeing your baby for the first time. 

The pure joy and relief of your baby being in your arms, safe and loved. Those first snuggles, the smallest feet, little crinkled hands, those newborn skin folds...all documented for you to never forget. 

- Psalm 139: 13-14
For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mothers womb. I praise you, for i am fearfully and wonderfully made. 

Birth is an incredibly wild journey. Every birth is unique and has the ability to humble each of us on such a deep level. Documenting your birth provides for a way to never forget just how much love, care, and surrender was in your birth space. 

Your birth space is sacred, you deserve someone who is aligned with you and your family. Who has knowledge of labor, how to document birth in all its varying forms, and trusts in your body to bring your baby earth side.  

The Why

Honey Works

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I believe in undisturbed labor, family centered care, and husbands who play an active role in birth.

3 years ago I jumped into the birth world. Became birth doula certified, bought camera gear specific for low light, and gathered as much information as I could. You might be wondering how I got here though. It all starts with my mom who was a doula when I was in high school. When I had both my girls, I made the decision to birth in the stand alone birth center in Tucson, where i'm from. The experience was incredible and both girls were born in the same exact room, 23 months apart. That was it for me, I became a self proclaimed "birth nerd".

Now, years later, I've co-slept, baby wore, and even cloth diapered. Extended breastfeeding, delayed cord clamping, essential oil using, good ole crunchy mom. 

I do want you to know who I am and what my beliefs are, as they are what I bring into your birth space and each session. 
I named my business Honey Works because first and foremost, I am a Christian, Daughter of The King. Being a Christian comes first, before being a wife, before being a mother, and before being a business owner, photographer, and filmmaker. My faith is what drives this business, what drives me to document birth and families. It is through my belief in Christ that I have the heart to photograph the miracle of birth and the beauty that is motherhood. I serve every mom and family through that lens. It's an honor to document your family and birth. My hope is that I can serve your family representing Christ. My desire is to show you just how beautiful motherhood is while you are in the thick of it. To see this amazing, beautiful, sacred, God given miracle the way it was intended. These are the most important days of your life. Your birth is the moment that changes history and brings a new present. Becoming mother. 

Christin Ortiz

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Honestly, the sooner the better, i only take a select number of births every month to ensure each mama is getting the absolute best from me. If you are sure I am the photographer for you, its best to secure your spot sooner than later.

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I will join you during your labor when you and your Husband feel it's the right time. If that is in early labor, then i am all for it. My desire is to capture the entirety of your birth story, just the way that it unfolds. 

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Communication is absolutely VITAL when it comes to this as births are incredibly unpredictable. Please stay in contact with me as things change and progress. I will come prepared to photograph and film everything I can, including the golden hour.

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If plans change unexpectedly or not, I will photograph every step of the process- hospital permitting. If cesarean birth is what happens, it is important to talk with your provider to let them know you would like your certified professional birth photographer/doula in the OR. 

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Baby comes when they want to, making birth unpredictable. I am on call for you 24/7, ready at a moments notice, even in the middle of the night. 

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As we all know, labor is not textbook and not all labors are the same, however, I will be with your throughout your active laboring time and up to 2 hours postpartum. 

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My goal is for you, to remember the beautiful moments of your birth and the precious details of your motherhood.

I'm ready to remember forever

Birth Stories start at $2,500

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Abbie

 I can't thank you enough for everything, from the beautiful pictures to all your encouragement on the day of the birth! You were amazing and made me feel like i'd known you forever

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madison

Christin is incredible! I felt so comfortable during our session and appreciate her getting to know exactly what I was wanting. She is a great communicator and I loved my experience with her! I will be recommending her to everyone I know!

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allie

To work with Christin is truly a gift from the Lord. Not only is she the most selfless human I’ve ever met, she is insanely talented, poised, and carries a spirit of joy.

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"We are forever grateful for you and this gift you have brought us. There are just no words! I have had to look over and watch everything three times in a row because OMG!! Takes me back to that night! My heart is full."
Maddie - Bonner Springs, KS