29 - Luxuriously supported, emotionally embraced Family Centered Photography with Bereavement Doulatog Kaitlyn McEntire

Kaitlyn McEntire is a birth and motherhood photographer, videographer, and doula based in Colorado Springs. She serves families that value authenticity, abundance, and community, giving them a photography experience unlike any other. She also donates her energy in the bereavement space, providing families experiencing pregnancy and infant loss with meaningful images and support. Kaitlyn discusses her journey into photography and doula work, the impact of COVID on birth support, the balance between offering doula support and capturing moments, the importance of support for individuals birthing alone, and the work she does as a bereavement doula. She also talks about body image and the changes that come with pregnancy and postpartum, as well as the resources and tools available to cultivate a positive mindset.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction of Kaitlyn McEntire
01:12 Journey into Photography and Doula Work
06:33 Supporting Single Parents in Birth
08:28 Changing Perspectives on Birth
16:05 Embracing Body Image Changes

RESOURCES

The Gifts of Imperfection Brené brown
"I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship"
Star Legacy Foundation