The Doula Photograher Roadmap
A cheatsheet to help you add photography to your practice in months, not years.
Make more from each birth
Add photography to your services and start booking clients at every interview. Not only will you be providing fine art images of their births but you’ll also be raising your rates and adding additional offerings that your clients will book for years to come.
In the early years I just wanted someone to tell me if I was on the right track or not.
I made this guide to help you start your photography journey as a Doula. It’s filled with all the shortcuts and tricks I’ve picked up over 12 years in the industry. Every question you didn’t even know you had is answered in this guide.
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Book more of the interviews you go on.
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Increase your birth fee by 30%.
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Make extra income with pregnancy, newborn and family shoots.
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Have the best website in your area showcasing your stunning photos.
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Gift your clients with images that they will cherish forever.
Add photography to your practice
Meet your instructor
Julia Lorraine Peterson
As a Doula I know you are capable of making images that stop people in their tracks because the skills you bring to the table as a Doula are the same skills that will help you make amazing photographs. Photography is mostly about how you see and interact with the people and environment around you. As a Doula I know you are keenly tapped in.
I’ll be guiding you as you add photography into your practice. You’ll learn to make images that are priceless to your client and have a lot of value for you. When I was completing my Doula training 12 years ago I worried I wouldn’t be able to secure the 3 births I needed to certify. Turns out that being a Doula/Photographer is a powerful thing. I was booked out from the beginning. I am now a sought after photographer attending births solely as a photographer and capturing the motherhood journey from pregnancy and beyond.
I’m here to nurture you as you weave photography into your business.
By adding photography to your Doula Practice you’ll be able to:
Increase your birth fee by 30%
What’s covered in the Roadmap
Where to start and a game plan for how to fully add photography
Gear recs and an intro into photography 101.
How to upsell your Doula clients and how to serve them once they’ve signed
The Doula Photographer Roadmap
$27
This is a 30 page PDF that will get you started on everything you need to know and plan for when learning and adding photography to your Doula practice. Let’s raise your Doula fee by 30% and add new offerings to families that will make them clients for years and years after the birth.
Time to get started!
REAL RESULTS
-Shannon Padlog, Birth Doula
After 14 years as a Doula Shannon participated in the program and was able to:
-Increase her birth fee by 30%.
-Include photography in every birth package she offers. She no longer attends births solely as a Doula.
-Book 2 portrait sessions per month (including maternity, newborn and family shoots).
-Increase her conversion rate from interviews.
Here’s what people are saying…
Nancy B.
Family and Wedding Photographer
"After taking Julia's course, I felt so motivated. Motivated to push myself, get outside of my comfort zone, and really take my work to the next level. The course is extremely well paced, she gives tangible examples, and my favorite part was getting to watch a video of her in an at-home maternity session. This was so valuable to be able to watch her in 'photographer mode' and then see the images in post. I also signed up for the 1:1 coaching with Julia-- which was one of the best investments to my business to date. She provided such great feedback, and answered every question I threw at her-- which covered questions ranging from technical camera issues to package offerings to posing help. If you are new to photography or a seasoned photographer- I HIGHLY recommend the 1:1 coaching. Julia has so much to offer and it's a great way to immediately level up your business!"
Shannon P.
Birth Doula and Photographer
"Adding photography to my practice has been a game changer. I am able to take on fewer clients total, which means I am not as on-call and very happy about that!
I am making more money overall and definitely more satisfied. Plus, there is an added element of excitement when I capture their story and know that they are going to have those images to look at forever!
Another bonus is folks tend to also do newborn photos with me and I just add them in to my postpartum visit.
Some of my clients have also reached back out already to schedule family photos sessions and it has been such a treat to see those babies grow and have continued connection with my clients. So damn special!”
