From the moment you know you are pregnant, your life shifts, and truly, nothing ever stays the same.
-Megan Papachristou
When your kids are born, their birth journey imprints on your heart and becomes part of your family story. It’s become my life’s passion to document these birth journeys for families through timeless and thoughtful images of the newest members of their family.
Like many, the story of how our beautiful twin girls came to us was filled with many tough times. Failed IVF cycles, heartbreaking losses, a difficult pregnancy, and a traumatic birth experience were not on my bingo card of life, but all of that melted away once they were here and in my arms. After three long months in the NICU, we brought our family home.
When we had newborn photos done of the girls, a light went off in my heart. I fought so hard for this family, and I knew that my next life journey was to become a newborn photographer.
Unknowingly, I had been perfectly set up for this journey, being born into an artsy family, the kind where you think it’s fun to paint rocks with your cousins all day. After attending UWM for my bachelor in Art, opening an art gallery, and a stint in marketing, I started my newborn photography business out of the back of my car.
Some other things about me:
I’m originally from Eagan, MN, so you betcha I am both Minnesota-nice and Wisconsin-nice
I love to swim and swam on the UWM swim team for 2 ½ years
I hide my addiction to yarn by knitting the newborn hats and wraps you see in my photos
Now, I’m lucky enough to have a beautiful studio in Wauwatosa that I moved into in 2019. The studio allows me to capture the beauty and power of motherhood and their newborns in a safe and understanding space.
All are welcome here, and I’d love to hear about your journey.
I am thankful for my own motherhood journey which I hope to share with you soon.
