Maria Thibodeau | Martha's Vineyard Parenthood Photography: Belly, Birth, Baby

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I am a Martha’s Vineyard birthworker with a passion for helping families document the most important day of their lives and for supporting them through the days that follow.

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What’s my story? I have just always loved babies and, as a professional photographer for over a decade now, I’m bringing my two deepest interests together in my focus on parenthood photography. From belly, to birth, to baby - I am committed to capturing the whole journey with an eye to love and connection.

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CLIENT LOVE

Maria’s photos from our labor journey are incredible. They are so authentic and capture every moment- the hard, the easy, the joyful, the exhaustion.

Maria herself was awesome. She communicated well, was prompt in responses and I never was worried she would miss an important moment.

I was nervous it might feel intrusive having someone in the delivery room, but it never felt that way. My husband and I were still able to have private moments —which Maria subtly captured, and felt like we had solid family time once our little one arrived.

The photos are STUNNING. She was wonderful and patient with our newborn and our toddler while getting the 1-week old photos.

I highly highly recommend Maria for any birth or young family moments! - Jenna , birth client

Maria did my birth and newborn photos. I am so impressed with her talent. Her very kind energy and calm presence made it seem like she wasn’t even in the room. I’m in awe of what she captured for us. And I still put my son to sleep the way she did at our newborn shoot. She is the best, hands down. - Kaylan, birth client

Unfortunately, there is not enough stars to describe Maria's work!

She will always be connected to us not only as a great passionate photographer with creative ideas (100times better pictures than I could imagine!), gentle and patient touch with newborn babies and family like environment but also as a doula.

Maria can be chatty and talkative but when needed she is a calm anchor in the middle of the storming labour.

Everything I needed!A million recommendations!

Thank you :)!

5 REASONS TO HIRE A BIRTH PHOTOGRAPHER

1) There is no do-over. No putting your wedding dress back on for a sunny day, no waiting until next year when the toddler isn’t having a tantrum. There is only this one birth day - and photos are worth it.

2) Having a birth photographer lets both you and your partner be in the moments together, without worrying about the cell phone photos or the distractions.

3) Birth is our first universal experience – we are all born, but we have no memory of it. Photos of that day give your child access to a fundamental and sacred part of their story.

4) Being a parent is already full of enough chances to feel guilt – birth photography lets you avoid your future regret.

5) Birth is transformative. An experience that is both exit and entrance, an ending and a beginning, when two people are born: baby and parent. Birth photography provides a record of that transformation.

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CLIENT LOVE

Maria was my photographer and doula during my daughter Charlotte’s birth. Maria was amazing—her passion, kindness, and skill were vital to my experience. She made me feel loved and comfortable and was wonderful with my baby. She also guided my husband on how to support me during the experience. I couldn’t have imagined a better experience without her support. Maria’s passion, care, and skill truly shine through her work.

In addition, she took beautiful maternity photos and baby pictures for us, capturing such special moments perfectly. If you’re looking for someone who truly loves what she does and makes every step feel safe and remarkable, Maria is the best! I can't recommend her enough!

-Iza, birth client

Maria’s presence at the birth of our third child was that of a close friend, supportive and unassuming, perfectly catching the smallest details and the big moment for us. I wish she had been at all my births. The photos continue to garner an emotional response from me every time I view them. - Emilee, birth client

Maria was so professional and tender at the birth of my son, Corbin. It’s been such an incredible journey with her, capturing some key points in his first year of life, and maintaining a relationship over the past 4 years now. I highly recommend doing this for yourself and your little one alike. Memories I will cherish forever and ever! Corbin was born by c-section, and she captured the magic and heartache that went into that just as well as I’ve seen her photograph vaginal births. C-sections mamas, you count too! - Katie, birth client

Birth photography is an investment. An investment in yourself, in the future, and in the story of the day your life changed forever. I bring my calm presence and my careful eye, along with an understanding that it is a privilege and an honor to be invited in to your birth space. It is my deepest joy to help you welcome your new baby with images you (and they) will treasure as a way to look back over time.

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