Three photographers with more than a decade of birth documentation experience each form The Birth Story Collective, an Atlanta-based team offering coordinated on-call birth photography and videography. The photographers are Chanda Williams, Brittany Knapik, and Claire Mandrycky, and their collective structure is designed to eliminate the single point of failure inherent in solo birth photography: clients are guaranteed coverage regardless of which team member is available at the time of birth.
Services include documentary-style birth photography, Fresh48 sessions (newborn photography conducted within 48 hours of delivery), maternity photography, and newborn photography. The team documents births in hospitals, home settings, and birth centers, and will work within operating room environments for cesarean deliveries when medical staff permits access. Photography uses available light only, with no flash, and the team employs intentional positioning to remain unobtrusive throughout the process.
Client testimonials on the website describe the collective’s work as capturing moments parents would otherwise not have noticed or would have forgotten, with one client noting the birth video is watched repeatedly and another highlighting the team’s ability to bring calm and focus during labor. The firm’s approach is described as documenting “raw and beautiful” emotional truth rather than staged or polished imagery.
Prospective clients can check photographer availability through a contact form on the website. Pricing details are hosted on a dedicated pricing page. Contact is available by email at hello@thebirthstorycollective.com. The business serves Atlanta-area families and maintains an FAQ section and resource library on its website for clients preparing for their documentation sessions.