Birth Photography at Emory Decatur Hospital
Located in North Decatur, Emory Decatur’s Maternity Center offers private labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum rooms designed to support a wide range of birth experiences.
Documenting Birth Stories at Emory Decatur Hospital
Emory Decatur Hospital holds a special place in our hearts.
Not only is it one of the hospitals where we regularly photograph births and Fresh 48 sessions, it's also where Brittany welcomed both of her sons into the world. In fact, when Lowry was born, Claire was there documenting his birth— almost 2 years before The Birth Story Collective existed.
Located in Decatur, Georgia, Emory Decatur serves families from Decatur, Kirkwood, Oakhurst, Avondale Estates, East Atlanta, Tucker, and surrounding communities. It's also one of the closest hospitals to our team. We're only about ten minutes away, making it one of the quickest and easiest hospitals for us to reach when labor begins.
Over the years, we've photographed births, Fresh 48 sessions, sibling meetings, and countless first moments at Emory Decatur. Because of both our personal connection and professional experience here, it feels less like a hospital we occasionally work in and more like one of the places we know best.
Why We Love Photographing Births at Emory Decatur
There is something comforting about working in a place that feels familiar.
We've photographed inductions, spontaneous labors, cesarean births, VBACs, and Fresh 48 sessions at Emory Decatur Hospital. Every story looks different, but what remains the same is the incredible emotion that fills the room when a family meets their baby for the first time.
As birth photographers in Decatur, GA, we appreciate the welcoming environment and convenience this hospital offers so many Atlanta-area families. Our familiarity with the hospital allows us to move confidently and quietly throughout the space, working seamlessly alongside nurses, physicians, doulas, and support teams while remaining focused on what matters most: documenting your story as it unfolds.
What Birth Coverage Looks Like at Emory Decatur
When labor begins, you'll keep us updated just as you would your doula, midwife, or support team. Once active labor is underway, we'll head to Emory Decatur Hospital and remain with you throughout labor, delivery, and the first moments after birth.
Birth coverage often includes:
Labor support and connection between you and your partner
The anticipation leading up to birth
Details of the room and birth environment
Your care team supporting you through labor
Your baby's arrival
First skin-to-skin moments
First feeding
Newborn assessments
Family introductions
The quiet hours after birth when everything begins to feel real
Our goal is never to direct or stage moments. We're there to preserve the story exactly as it unfolds.
A Team That Knows Decatur
Because Emory Decatur is so close to home, it's one of the hospitals we photograph most frequently. We know the drive, the parking situation, and how quickly we can get there when labor progresses.
Many of our clients delivering at Emory Decatur live in Decatur, Kirkwood, Oakhurst, East Atlanta, Avondale Estates, and nearby neighborhoods, making this one of our most frequently photographed birth locations.
That proximity provides peace of mind during a season when flexibility matters. When labor begins, we're already nearby.
Lighting Tips for Beautiful Birth Photos
We never use flash during labor or birth.
Instead, we work entirely with the light already available in the room so we can preserve the atmosphere you've created without introducing distractions.
If you'd like a softer, warmer environment, we often recommend bringing a small strand of incandescent twinkle lights.
These photograph beautifully and create a warm glow that works wonderfully for both photography and video.
We generally recommend avoiding LED string lights, as many create a subtle flicker that can show up in photos and films as distracting flashing or banding.
A few simple tips:
Bring warm incandescent twinkle lights if you'd like extra ambiance.
Avoid LED fairy lights whenever possible.
Skip color-changing lights.
Keep bedside lamps accessible if you enjoy softer lighting.
Don't worry if your room feels dim. Some of our favorite birth images have been created in the quiet glow of a dark hospital room in the middle of the night.
How to Book Birth Photography at Emory Decatur
Most families reserve their due date during the second trimester, though we occasionally have availability for later inquiries.
To reserve your due date:
Submit an inquiry through our contact form.
Schedule a consultation with our team.
Choose the coverage option that best fits your family.
Sign your agreement and submit your retainer.
Get to know the Collective as we prepare for your baby's arrival.
Because we're a team of three experienced birth photographers, you'll have the confidence of knowing your story is supported by an entire collective—not just a single photographer.
Whether you're planning a birth at Emory Decatur Hospital or looking for a Fresh 48 photographer in Decatur, GA, we would be honored to document this chapter of your family's story.