East Bay Birth Photographer | Anny Smirnova
You deserve more than snapshots. You deserve the whole story: how your family was born, how your heart shattered and reassembled, forever changed.
Anny, I look at these photos every day, and I’m in awe—I haven’t regretted for a second that you were with us on that day! I remember my doubts, but they were all in vain! I’m so happy these moments are preserved for us, and I’m amazed that every single one—even the difficult ones—is so aesthetic, so powerful, so beautiful! Goosebumps and overwhelming joy that this will remain in our family’s memory forever. ❤️ It’s such a treasure for me to revisit them—to remember some details, to relive others. To see the expressions on my husband’s face, the doctor’s, the midwife’s… I’m simply speechless.
Birth is one of the most important events in a person’s life. With care and respect for the parents, I tell the story of a life from the very first breath. When you look through my photos, you can step back into that day and feel what you felt. My photographs tell of a mother’s incredible strength, a father’s boundless love and support, a baby’s first cry, and the birth of love.
Grace
✦ Pre-session consultation
Personalized planning (virtual/in-person) to prepare for your ideal experience
✦ 24/7 on-call availability
Guaranteed readiness from 38 weeks until delivery day
✦Full labor & delivery coverage.
From the active phase through postpartum transfer — documenting every pivotal moment.
✦ Full gallery (black& white)
✦35 meticulously retouched images (black& white)
First chapter
✦ Everything in Grace
✦40 meticulously retouched images (black& white)
✦ 3-5 minute cinematic birth film
A moving documentary-style video capturing the anticipation and first moments
Quick note 🤍
I photograph births here in the East Bay, and I’m looking for my first birth clients.
$300 off any birth package for my first East Bay families: for example, Grace $2,300 → $2,000. In exchange for a review and permission to share your photos.
Bundle Discount
Book birth photography together with another session (maternity, Fresh 48, or family) and save 15% on the whole package. Example: Grace ($2.300) + Fresh 48 Tiny treasures ($750) = $3.050 or $2.593 with the bundle discount.
Planned Cesarean birth coverage
The session fee is about 30% lower than the standard package: Grace $1,600 and First chapter $2,000.
Bundle Discount
When you book birth photography together with any other session (maternity, newborn, or family), you’ll receive 15% off your entire package.
Booking & payment terms
Reservation deposit
- $600 non-refundable deposit secures your due date
- Activates my 24/7 on-call availability starting at 38 weeks
Client Benefits
- Stress-free planning — All financials settled before birth
- Undivided focus — No paperwork during your sacred moments
- Lifetime archive — Digital files stored for 1 year.
Final balance
- Due at 38 weeks gestation
Delivery timeline
- Same-day preview: 3 curated images within 24 hours
- Full gallery: 35/40 retouched photos delivered in 4-6 weeks
- Expedited service: 2-week turnaround for +$450
Inquire
Thank you so much for reaching out! I’m so happy you’re here and would love to hear a little about you and the moments you’re hoping to capture.
Feel free to share as much as you’d like — I’ll get back to you within 24–48 hours. I can’t wait to connect!
Birth isn’t only about welcoming a baby. It’s about watching parents step into their new roles with love and courage. The waiting, the quiet moments, the reassuring words, and then that first cry… every second is filled with emotion. This video captures the story of a family being born together.
Birth photography
Welcoming your baby into the world is one of life’s most powerful moments. I offer documentary birth photography in the Bay Area, capturing the atmosphere, emotions, and intimate strength of your birth story.
Available for home births, birthing centers, and hospitals. I also offer Fresh 48 sessions within the first 48 hours after delivery, often done in-hospital.
My approach
My photography celebrates the emotion of birth, not clinical detail (unless you ask for it).
- For mothers: gentle conversation when welcomed, quiet support when needed.
- For partners: a calm presence, without pressure.
- For your care team: unobtrusive documentation that never interferes.
I preserve the way your hands reach for each other, the charged silence before the first cry, and the moment partners become parents.
“Your images will whisper this truth for generations: this is how fiercely you were loved from your very first breath.”
Keli D.
We had such a beautiful experience working with Anna. She is truly a gifted photographer.
Our first session was a family shoot, and she was incredibly patient with our child while taking the time to capture everything just right. The photos turned out timeless, emotional, and deeply meaningful to us.
More recently, I booked Anna for a professional yoga shoot, and it completely exceeded my expectations. The images are stunning! I honestly had a hard time choosing because they were all so good. She is not only talented, but also a truly kind and lovely person.
Elizabeth Shelley
Beautiful!! I love them more each time I look!
Pujitha
Amazing work by anna and loved the session again thanks for the amazing session