In the heart of South Texas, where the land holds deep ancestral memory, I had the honor of capturing a sacred moment—a photography session centered on the ancient spiritual practices of birth work. This session was more than just taking pictures. It was a spiritual offering, a blessing, and a reflection of the timeless connection between birthing people and those who hold space for them.
As a birth worker and birth photographer in McAllen, Texas, my intention is to honor the cultural roots that continue to guide our community. This session highlighted a blessing ceremony for a mother-to-be, inspired by the wisdom of our ancestors—who recognized that birth is not just physical, but spiritual, emotional, and communal.
We gathered in a quiet, natural setting, where gentle touch, prayer, herbal medicine, and energy alignment became a part of the ritual. These elements are still practiced today by some traditional birth keepers throughout South Texas and beyond. With each photo, I aimed to capture not just the beauty of the moment, but the deep respect we hold for life, lineage, and healing.
In this work, I welcome all birthing people, regardless of gender identity, family structure, or background. My practice is rooted in inclusion, trust, and cultural reverence. Whether you’re planning a home birth, birthing in a hospital, or receiving postpartum support, I am here to document your story and hold sacred space.
If you’re looking for a birth photographer or birth worker in McAllen, Edinburg, Mission, or surrounding areas in the Rio Grande Valley, I would love to connect with you. I specialize in honoring your birth space in everything I do: pregnancy blessings, birth & postpartum support, culturally rooted postpartum cerradas or closing of the bones ceremonies & birth photography.
Let us continue to honor the medicine of our ancestors—one birth at a time.
