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What influences -Missoula Birth Photographer & Doula?

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Who are the biggest influences in your life?

In relation to business and being an entrepreneur, my greatest influenced have been Neil Chaput owner of Rocky Mountain School of Photography..who exposed me to his summer intensive program when I was in middle school. That really was the catalyst for me having a curiosity around photography.

Then becoming a mother via cesarean, my sister ( charge nurse working my delivery) took photos of my birth and those photos completed and mended my broken heart over what I felt like was a crippling loss to my spirit,, this led me to take my photography and focus on the niche of birth. I wanted to give other women the chance to be healed, mended, to feel whole by having their birth story documented.

My children still are my greatest influences as I strive to be my best self to be their mother.

My husband who runs a thriving music studio in Missoula. Tangled Tones Music Studio. He influenced me with aspirations of being an artist, that we could do what we love and be successful. Often redefining what success is as an artist in Missoula.

My mom has influenced my life in knowing that I am worthy of adventure and travel.

The mountains influence me to find stillness, quiet, self care.

My birth clients influence me. These are the times in my life when I have been most moved by an empowered woman. Women who claim their birth experience..I am inspired and united to women via birth. Each birth I attend a gift has been shared with me,.one of surrender, resilience, strength, inner knowing, primal raw life.

Missoula Newborn, Maternity, LIFE Photography

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 A few weeks ago I read something and I wish I could find the source of this comment, but it has to do with that in this digital age and now especially stepping into AI, we can produce anything. The masses can get their hands on anything digital and so there is a movement and there are people that are turning back to valuing lifestyles that are of the basics of surviving and thriving and people who are turning back to valuing slower products and crafts. And although for now I continue to offer a hybrid of products/digitals.
I do see my clients really valuing and appreciating things that can be held, or art that can enrich their home spaces. The albums that are created through my studio offerings are so beautiful to the eyes and sensual to the hands, beautiful experience of sensation of leather or linen and turning pages versus consuming via the glow of a screen.
So I invite you to co-create with me and turn back to craftsmanship. That is slower, intentional, valuable and sensational; also= Timeless and heirloom.
Love Jenna

Missoula Birth | Ethics

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Code of Ethics

Ask your photographer if they follow a code of ethics…ask them to tell you more about it…

The International Association of Professional Birth Photographers Code of Ethics is intended to encourage and preserve the integrity of the birth photography industry.

Professionalism

Birth photographers are expected to exhibit professional conduct at all times.  This includes interactions with clients, peers, medical professionals, birth team members, support staff, administration and others.  Remember that in each interaction you are the face of the birth photography industry and you represent us as a whole.

It is expected that you will follow all hospital and birth center rules and regulations.

Honesty

Be honest and kind to clients, peers and other birth professionals.

Accountability

It is an industry standard to ensure you have backup gear when shooting birth photography.

Birth photographers should carry appropriate insurance for their business.

Be accountable to your clients.  Abide by your contract in regards to being on call, image delivery and archiving.

Law

Copyright infringement is strictly prohibited.  This includes both image theft and plagiarism.

Birth photographers should have the appropriate business license in accordance with their local laws and regulations.

Birth photographers shall pay tax in accordance with the local, state, regional and national laws.

Birth photographers should utilize legal contracts with all clients to protect both their business and their clients.

Discrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, disability or other factors is prohibited.

Respectfulness

Birth photographers will show respect for the birth space at all times.  This includes respecting the birth choices a family makes, the birth team, care providers, location rules and family members involved.

It is important to remember that the job of the medical staff is a higher priority than getting a particular photograph.

Confidentiality

It is expected that birth photographers will provide the client with confidentiality in accordance with your contract at all times.  This is particularly important when sharing your presence at a birth as well as images, especially those of intimate nature, on social media.  Always be sure you have permission before sharing.

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