Minnesota Birth Photography Archives

Hospital photography, cesarean birth photography, birth center photography, and homebirth photography in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the surrounding metro area

This is a selection of the births I’ve had the honor of documenting since the fall of 2016 when I captured my first birth. Not all of my clients have given me permission to share their story. For those who have, I feel privileged to showcase a part of their history in my archives.

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Gather Birth Cooperative: a different kind of birth team
Gather Birth Cooperative: a different kind of birth team
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Friday Finds: a funny test, daily uniforms, tasty treats, and more!
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Friday Finds: the Amazon rainforest, Call-Out Culture, non-binary motherhood, and more!
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Friday Finds: pelvic floor health, body acceptance, circumcision, and more!
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Friday Finds: meal planning, secret talents, ethically responsible souvenirs, and more!
Minneapolis Doula Birth Photography
Friday Finds: a big announcement, beautiful objects, a compelling essay, and more!
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Friday Finds: diverse toys, gorgeous travel photos, privilege, and more!
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Friday Finds: jewelry for activists, traveling responsibly, the 3.5 rule, and more!
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Friday Finds: boundaries, beautiful birth photography, bad first dates, and more!
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Friday Finds: the World Cup, #plasticfreejuly, easy recipes, and more!
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Friday Finds: body positivity, travel plans, how to help at the border, and more!
Friday Finds: great links, local businesses worth supporting, gorgeous birth photos and more!
Friday Finds: great links, local businesses worth supporting, gorgeous birth photos and more!
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Friday Finds: ethical clothing, sustainable landscaping, why to make plans on Sunday evening, and more!
Meredith Westin Photography- Birth and Postpartum Photographer Minnesota
Friday Finds: Father’s Day gift guides, binge-worthy shows, implicit bias, non-binary words, and more!
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Trade for Services | Minneapolis and St. Paul Birth + Postpartum Photographer
Nine Fascinating Facts About The Placenta
Nine Fascinating Facts About The Placenta
Birth From Above | A Collection of Overhead Birth Photographs
Birth From Above | A Collection of Overhead Birth Photographs
Ten Questions To Ask A Birth Photographer Before You Hire Them | What Do I Need To Know About Birth Photography?
Ten Questions To Ask A Birth Photographer Before You Hire Them | What Do I Need To Know About Birth Photography?
The Best Of 2018: Birth Photography in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the Surrounding Suburbs
The Best Of 2018: Birth Photography in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the Surrounding Suburbs
Hospital Birth Photography in Minnesota
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From the Birth Center to the Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota | A Sneak Peek of Claire's Birth Story in Photographs
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Born at United Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota | A Preview of Baby Girl's Birth Story
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Born at Southdale Hospital after a Successful ECV | A Preview of Ricki’s Birth Story in Photos
Born En Caul: A Hypnobabies Birth in Shakopee, Minnesota | A Preview of Maya's Birth Story in Photographs
Born En Caul: A Hypnobabies Birth in Shakopee, Minnesota | A Preview of Maya's Birth Story in Photographs
A Joyous Gestational Carrier Birth in St. Paul, Minnesota | A Preview of Nina's Birth + A Birth Announcement Film
A Joyous Gestational Carrier Birth in St. Paul, Minnesota | A Preview of Nina's Birth + A Birth Announcement Film
Born at Methodist Hospital in Minnesota | A Preview of Leland's Birth Story in Photographs + A Birth Announcement Film!
Born at Methodist Hospital in Minnesota | A Preview of Leland's Birth Story in Photographs + A Birth Announcement Film!
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Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota | A Preview of Alayna's Birth Story in Photographs
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Born at Methodist Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota | A Preview of George's Birth Story
Born on St. Patrick's Day in Minneapolis, Minnesota | A Preview of Briggs' Birth Story
Born on St. Patrick's Day in Minneapolis, Minnesota | A Preview of Briggs' Birth Story
Surrogacy in Minnesota | Morrissey's Birth Story in Photos
Surrogacy in Minnesota | Morrissey's Birth Story in Photos
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A Preview of Olivia's Birth Story | Born at Fairview Riverside in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Born in St. Paul, Minnesota | A Preview of Ellie's Birth Story in Photographs
Born in St. Paul, Minnesota | A Preview of Ellie's Birth Story in Photographs
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Born at Abbot's Mother Baby Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota | Surprise Sex Baby's Birth Story in Photos
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A Surprise Sex Baby's Long and Joyful Birth | A Preview of Zoey Jo's Emotional St. Paul, Minnesota Birth Story
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A Fast, Intense Labor After a Days-Long Induction | Mabel Rose's Birth Story
Born at Ridgeview Hospital in Waconia, Minnesota | Terre's Birth Story
Born at Ridgeview Hospital in Waconia, Minnesota | Terre's Birth Story
A Birth Center and Hospital Labor to a Surgical Birth | A Preview of Barrett's Birth Story in Photographs
A Birth Center and Hospital Labor to a Surgical Birth | A Preview of Barrett's Birth Story in Photographs
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Born in the Water at Methodist Hospital in the Twin Cities | Ethan's Birth Story
A Fresh 48 Session in Minneapolis
A Fresh 48 Session in Minneapolis
A Breech Belly Birth in Minneapolis | Rosie's Birth Story
A Breech Belly Birth in Minneapolis | Rosie's Birth Story
And Baby Makes Five at Roots Birth Center | The Birth of Brooklynn Jade
And Baby Makes Five at Roots Birth Center | The Birth of Brooklynn Jade
First Glimpse Session | Kai's Birth Story in Photographs
First Glimpse Session | Kai's Birth Story in Photographs
"I can't believe we have a boy!" in Minneapolis | Rook Clayton's Birth Story in Photographs
"I can't believe we have a boy!" in Minneapolis | Rook Clayton's Birth Story in Photographs
A Second-Time Mama Delivers in Minneapolis, Minnesota | Carson's Birth Story in Photos
A Second-Time Mama Delivers in Minneapolis, Minnesota | Carson's Birth Story in Photos
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A Homebirth Transfer in the Twin Cities | Evelyn's Birth Story
A Surrogate Pregnancy and Birth in Minnesota | The Birth Stories of Kai and Claire
A Surrogate Pregnancy and Birth in Minnesota | The Birth Stories of Kai and Claire
Birth After Loss in Hastings, Minnesota | The Birth Story of Ezra Jean
Birth After Loss in Hastings, Minnesota | The Birth Story of Ezra Jean
A Homebirth Turned Hospital Birth in the Twin Cities | The Birth Story of Ella
A Homebirth Turned Hospital Birth in the Twin Cities | The Birth Story of Ella
A Loving Hospital Birth In St. Paul, Minnesota | The Birth Story of Rowan
A Loving Hospital Birth In St. Paul, Minnesota | The Birth Story of Rowan
A Long Labor at Regions | The Birth of Cade Remi
A Long Labor at Regions | The Birth of Cade Remi
Birth Center Photography in Minnesota
Born at Roots Community Birth Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota | Maitè's Birth Story in Photos | Meredith Westin Photography
Born at Roots Community Birth Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota | Maitè's Birth Story in Photos | Meredith Westin Photography
Born at Health Foundations in St. Paul, Minnesota | Roman's Birth Story in Photographs
Born at Health Foundations in St. Paul, Minnesota | Roman's Birth Story in Photographs
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A Speedy Third Labor and Delivery in Photos | Born at the Minnesota Birth Center In St. Paul, Minnesota
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Born at the Minnesota Birth Center in St. Paul, Minnesota | Abigail's Birth Story in Photos + A Family Mini!
Born at the Minnesota Birth Center | A Preview of Jonas's Birth Story in Photographs
Born at the Minnesota Birth Center | A Preview of Jonas's Birth Story in Photographs
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From the Birth Center to the Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota | A Sneak Peek of Claire's Birth Story in Photographs
Born at the Minnesota Birth Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota | A Preview of Sonja's Birth Story
Born at the Minnesota Birth Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota | A Preview of Sonja's Birth Story
Born at Health Foundations Birth Center in St. Paul, Minnesota at 42 Weeks | A Preview of Theo's Birth Story in Photographs
Born at Health Foundations Birth Center in St. Paul, Minnesota at 42 Weeks | A Preview of Theo's Birth Story in Photographs
Born at Health Foundations Birth Center | A Preview of Zinnia's St. Paul, Minnesota Birth
Born at Health Foundations Birth Center | A Preview of Zinnia's St. Paul, Minnesota Birth
Born at Roots Birth Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota | A Preview of Crosby's Birth Story
Born at Roots Birth Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota | A Preview of Crosby's Birth Story
Born at Willow Birth Center, A Girl After Three Boys | A Preview of Ava's Birth Story in Photographs
Born at Willow Birth Center, A Girl After Three Boys | A Preview of Ava's Birth Story in Photographs
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Born at Health Foundations in St. Paul, Minnesota | A Preview of Olin's Birth Story in Photographs
Born at Health Foundations in St. Paul, Minnesota | A Preview of Isla's Birth Story in Photographs
Born at Health Foundations in St. Paul, Minnesota | A Preview of Isla's Birth Story in Photographs
An Intimate Birth at Health Foundations | Logan's St. Paul, Minnesota Birth Story
An Intimate Birth at Health Foundations | Logan's St. Paul, Minnesota Birth Story
Born at Health Foundations Birth Center | A Sneak Peek at Lucy's Birth Story in Photos
Born at Health Foundations Birth Center | A Sneak Peek at Lucy's Birth Story in Photos
Our Souls Were Singing at Roots Community Birth Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota | The Birth Story of Khalil
Our Souls Were Singing at Roots Community Birth Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota | The Birth Story of Khalil
And Baby Makes Five at Roots Birth Center | The Birth of Brooklynn Jade
And Baby Makes Five at Roots Birth Center | The Birth of Brooklynn Jade
Born at Willow Birth Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota | Florence's Birth Story
Born at Willow Birth Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota | Florence's Birth Story
Surrounded by Family and Friends at Roots Community Birth Center | The Birth Story of Robyn Quincia Zakiyah
Surrounded by Family and Friends at Roots Community Birth Center | The Birth Story of Robyn Quincia Zakiyah
A Sunny Afternoon Birth at the Minnesota Birth Center | The Birth Story of Ethan
A Sunny Afternoon Birth at the Minnesota Birth Center | The Birth Story of Ethan
Delivering at a Birth Center in St. Paul, Minnesota | The Birth Story of Oakley Reese + A Birth Story Film!
Delivering at a Birth Center in St. Paul, Minnesota | The Birth Story of Oakley Reese + A Birth Story Film!
Born on the Floor of the Birth Center Birth Story: Eleanor Jo
Born on the Floor of the Birth Center Birth Story: Eleanor Jo
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Birth Story: Lindsay + Eliot
A Calm and Healing Birth Center Birth Story: Kristen + Ben
A Calm and Healing Birth Center Birth Story: Kristen + Ben