✨ Birth & Wellness Portrait Sessions ✨
With Valerie Miles Photography
📍 Ottawa Birth and Wellness Centre
📅 February 26 & March 26, 2026
Professional Portraits for Birth & Wellness Professionals
These limited-edition Birth and Wellness Portrait Sessions are designed specifically for doulas, midwives, birth workers, therapists, and wellness practitioners who want updated, professional imagery—without the stress of a full photoshoot.
In just 20 minutes, you’ll receive a curated set of images that feel natural, confident, and aligned with your work—perfect for your website, social media, and marketing materials.
What to Expect
✔ A relaxed, guided 20-minute session
✔ Thoughtful posing and direction (no modeling experience needed)
✔ Professionally edited, high-quality images
✔ Efficient, easeful experience—ideal for busy professionals
Photo Packages
Photo Package A – Individual Sessions
20-minute portrait session
10 professionally edited images
Full usage rights for personal & professional marketing
💲222 (HST included)
Photo Package B – Group Sessions (2+ people)
Ideal for collaborators, partners, or small teams.
20-minute shared session
5 professionally edited images per person
2 edited group photos
Individual galleries for each participant
Full usage rights for personal & professional marketing
💲222 for the session + 💲111 per additional person (HST included)
✨ Additional edited images available for purchase.
Who These Sessions Are Perfect For
Doulas & birth workers
Midwives & perinatal care providers
Therapists & counselors
Bodyworkers, massage therapists & acupuncturists
Lactation consultants
Yoga, movement & wellness practitioners
If you’ve been meaning to update your photos but keep putting it off—this is your sign.
How to Book
Select your preferred date & time using the booking calendar below
Complete payment to secure your spot (Base fee due upon booking, and additional participants pay via e-transfer after booking)
Sessions are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
About Valerie
Valerie Miles is a professional photographer with over 17 years of experience, specializing in lifestyle photography. Her approach is grounded, intuitive, and collaborative—creating images that feel authentic, warm, and aligned with the people she photographs.
Ready to Book?
✨ Spots are limited for each date. ✨
If you have questions about group bookings or whether these sessions are the right fit for you, feel free to reach out.
— Val
Next step after booking:
Please fill out the questionnaire to finalize your booking.
FAQ
Will props be provided?
Yes! Some props will be available (peanut ball, pelvis, etc) though you are welcome (and encouraged!) to bring your own.
Can I book a session with my team/colleague?
Yes, group sessions are available. If you'd like individual sessions, plus some photos together, you're welcome to book back to back sessions.
When will I get the final photos?
In about 7 business days, you'll receive the proofing gallery. About 7 more business days later, you'll receive the final edited photos.
What do I wear?!
For brand sessions, I recommend your brand colours and/or timeless muted neutrals. This is of course individual and will be different for each person/brand! Pinterest is a great place to look for inspiration that is specific to your field.
Where will the photos be taken?
In the education room of the Ottawa Birth and Wellness Centre.
What's your editing style/philosophy?
I describe my editing style as simple, natural, bright and true-to-life colours. Basic editing includes colour correction, cropping, exposure, contrast, etc. If you'd like additional retouching for more specific areas of the photo, contact me for details. Additional editing may be subject to retouching fees.
Payment & refund / cancellation policy
Full payment is required at the time of booking in order to secure your portrait session.
Sessions are booked on a first-come, first-served basis. A spot cannot be held without payment.
Cancellations & Refunds
Fees are non-refundable. Due to the limited number of spots available, once a session is booked, it cannot be refunded if you cancel.
If you are unable to attend your scheduled session, due to illness or attending a birth, you may:
Transfer your spot to a friend or family member (please notify me of the change).
Reschedule only if an alternate date is provided (e.g. a designated backup date for birth attendance or weather-related postponements).
Weather & Photographer Cancellations
In the event of inclement weather that makes it unsafe to travel, the session will be rescheduled to the listed backup date.
If I am unable to photograph your session due to illness or unforeseen circumstances, you will be offered a full refund or the option to transfer your payment to a future session.
Late Arrivals
Please arrive on time. Portrait sessions are scheduled back-to-back and unfortunately, late arrivals cannot be extended past your booked time.
