ST. LOUIS PHOTOGRAPHER + DOULA SUPPORT

Your story deserves to be remembered.

From growing bellies and brand-new babies to ordinary family days, senior years and the moment you meet your baby—I’m here to document the story as it really feels.

And when you need more than photographs, I’m here to walk beside you, too.

MORE THAN PHOTOGRAPHS

St. Louis Photographer believes that the moments that matter rarely look perfect.

For more than 20 years, I’ve photographed families through the beautifully ordinary and completely life-changing moments that make up a life.

My approach is simple: a little direction when you need it, plenty of room to be yourselves, and photographs that feel like you.

And when your story includes welcoming a baby, I can offer something a little different—photography and trauma-informed doula support, separately or together.

Whether I’m behind the camera or beside you through labor, the heart of what I do is the same:

Helping you feel seen, supported and completely comfortable being yourself.

ST. LOUIS NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER

The big milestones matter. But so do the little hands, belly laughs, messy hair, quiet snuggles and all the ordinary moments happening in between.

My photography is relaxed, connection-focused and centered on the people you love—not perfect poses.

Your life is worth documenting.

ST. LOUIS PHOTOGRAPHY

MATERNITY

Growing your family.

SENIORS

Exactly who they are right now.

NEWBORN

Those first tiny days.

BIRTH

The moment everything changes.

FAMILY

The beautiful everyday.

FRESH 48

Your first hours together.

St. Louis doula braids the hair of a laborin mom at Mercy St. Louis Hospital.
St. Louis doula braids the hair of a laborin mom at Mercy St. Louis Hospital.

ST. LOUIS DOULA SUPPORT

Support that meets you exactly where you are.

Birth can be beautiful, intense, unpredictable—and sometimes all of those things at once.

As a trauma-informed doula, I offer calm, continuous support through pregnancy, labor, birth and those early postpartum days.

There is no “right” way to give birth here. Epidural or unmedicated. Induction or spontaneous labor. VBAC or Cesarean. My role isn’t to create my version of a beautiful birth.

It’s to help you feel informed, supported and heard through yours.

EXPERIENCE + TRUST

Being invited into your story is something I never take lightly.

20+ YEARS BEHIND THE CAMERA
Years of experience help me know when to guide, when to wait, and when the smallest moment is actually the one worth remembering.

25 YEARS SUPPORTING FAMILIES
My background in social work—including 15 years in pediatric trauma—shaped the way I listen, communicate and care for the people who trust me.

YOUR TRUST MATTERS
Whether I’m entering your home, photographing your family, or stepping into your birth space, I respect your boundaries, your choices and the privilege of being invited into your life.

You don’t have to perform, have the perfect family, or know exactly what to do. You just get to be you. I’ll meet you there.

Terri is the BEST! We have used her photography service since the birth of my daughter over 2 years ago. She delivers the best photos. She is timely AND her work is just phenomenal. Not to mention how personable she is. If you’re in need of a lifelong photographer, Terri is your girl without a doubt.

KIND WORDS

The people I meet are the best part of this work.

-Chelsea

LET’S TELL YOUR STORY

Your story is already happening.

You don’t need to wait for the perfect moment, the perfect season, or the perfect version of life.

Whether you’re growing your family, welcoming a new baby, celebrating your senior, or simply wanting to remember the people you love exactly as they are right now—I’d love to be part of it.