Birth Photography at Kennestone Hospital
Kennestone is a major neighborhood and regional medical center located roughly 20 miles northwest of downtown Atlanta.
Birth Photography at Kennestone Hospital
With one of the busiest labor and delivery units in Georgia, Kennestone Hospital is where thousands of families begin their stories each year. No matter how many births happen within its walls, yours is entirely your own. Whether you're welcoming your first baby or adding another little one to your family, we document your birth with a calm, unobtrusive approach that allows you to stay fully present. From the quiet anticipation before labor to the first time you hold your baby, our photographs and films preserve the moments that often become a blur in the hours and days that follow.
What birth photography Looks Like at Kennestone
Kennestone Hospital allows up to three support people in labor and delivery suites and one person in the operating room for surgical births. If you’re planning a surgical birth (or want to understand how we would cover this in case of emergency), please reach out to schedule a Zoom with us! Hospital policies can change periodically, so we always encourage families to confirm the most current visitor and support-person guidelines directly with Kennestone.
Kennestone Hospital has a level 3 NICU as well as a Transitional Nursery in case your newborn needs any extra specialized care, and when we are able, we are happy to document your unique birth story in these spaces too, whether from the window, the waiting room, or with a parent inside.
When active labor begins, you'll contact us just as you would your doula or birth team. Once it's time, we'll make our way to Kennestone and remain with you throughout labor, birth, and the first hours after your baby arrives.
Birth coverage typically includes:
The atmosphere you've intentionally created for your birth
Quiet moments with your partner and support team
Labor as it naturally unfolds
Your baby's birth
First skin-to-skin and those first emotional moments together
Your baby's first feeding
Measurements and newborn assessments, when appropriate
Meeting siblings and grandparents, if they're able to visit
The first hours of getting to know your newest little love
Every birth tells a different story.
Rather than following a checklist of must-have images, we document your experience as it unfolds. Some births are filled with laughter, others with quiet anticipation. Some move quickly, while others take their time. Our job is to preserve your story honestly and unobtrusively.
Practical Tips for Birth Photos and Video at Kennestone Hospital
On the first floor of Kennestone’s outpatient pavilion is Tower & Church Bistro, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
If you'd like to create a little extra warmth in your photos, it never hurts to toss a small strand of twinkle lights into your hospital bag. They're an easy way to add a cozy glow to your room, especially during evening or overnight births. If possible, choose traditional warm-white lights instead of LEDs, as LEDs can cast a cool blue tint that's less flattering in both photos and video and can cause trouble with banding.
How to Book Birth Photography at Kennestone Hospital
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.