Sydney Dodd Capturing Birth in South-Central Kansas

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Hi Friends!I have a small favor to ask, and I hate to be that person, but here it goes! ๐Ÿ™ˆAs Iโ€™ve been doing some houseke...
01/03/2025

Hi Friends!

I have a small favor to ask, and I hate to be that person, but here it goes! ๐Ÿ™ˆ

As Iโ€™ve been doing some housekeeping to kick off the new year, I realized my business isnโ€™t showing up consistently on Google. If weโ€™ve had the chance to work togetherโ€”whether I attended your birth or captured your family photos last yearโ€”it would mean the world to me if you could hop over to my Google Business page and leave a review.

https://g.page/r/CU_D0vT_UbKYEB0/review

If youโ€™ve already left a review here on Facebook, a quick copy and paste would be SO appreciated! Your kind words truly help others find me, and it makes such a difference for my small business.

Thank you so much for your supportโ€”it means everything to me! ๐Ÿ’•

Warmly,
Sydney Dodd

Have a safe and happy New Year! โœจ See you all next year ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿผ
12/31/2024

Have a safe and happy New Year! โœจ
See you all next year ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿผ

Two posts in one day?! Whoop whoop!! ๐ŸŽ„Iโ€™ve been sitting on this little secret for a hot minute, and let me tell you, kee...
12/26/2024

Two posts in one day?! Whoop whoop!! ๐ŸŽ„

Iโ€™ve been sitting on this little secret for a hot minute, and let me tell you, keeping quiet is no easy task in the world of birth and motherhood photography! Sometimes, the hardest part of this beautiful work is waiting for the right momentโ€”whether itโ€™s honoring a private birth story or holding off until an announcement is made.

But now that the catโ€™s out of the bag, I can finally share these sweet moments with you! Iโ€™m so insanely happy for my dear friend Taylor and her husband, Dylan. Capturing their familyโ€™s growth has been an absolute honor, and seeing their joy in this season of life has been nothing short of magical.

Taylor and Dylan, youโ€™re going to be incredible parents. I canโ€™t wait to watch you both thrive and embrace this exciting new chapter. Thank you for trusting me to document this special time in your livesโ€”it means the world!

Hereโ€™s to new beginnings, endless love, and all the beautiful moments yet to come โœจ

๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—บ ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜€! โœจThis Christmas, as I capture the beauty of new life in these precious newborns, I...
12/25/2024

๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—บ ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜€! โœจ

This Christmas, as I capture the beauty of new life in these precious newborns, Iโ€™m reminded of the greatest gift ever givenโ€”Jesus Christ, born in a manger, bringing hope, peace, and salvation to the world.

Every tiny hand and peaceful yawn I photograph speaks to the miracle of life and the boundless love of our Creator. Just as Mary held her newborn Son that holy night, parents today hold their little ones with the same awe and gratitude.

May these photos reflect the true meaning of Christmasโ€”a celebration of new beginnings, the gift of grace, and the light that shines in every heart this season.

Wishing you and your families a Christmas filled with faith, love, and the joy of His presence.

With love,
Sydney โค๏ธ

Hey friends! ๐ŸŽ„โœจWeโ€™re almost to Christmas, and I couldnโ€™t wait to share an early Christmas present I got to be in on rece...
12/23/2024

Hey friends! ๐ŸŽ„โœจ

Weโ€™re almost to Christmas, and I couldnโ€™t wait to share an early Christmas present I got to be in on recently! You all know I donโ€™t often step outside the world of labor and delivery very often, but this was such a special reason to do just that.

MY SISTER GOT ENGAGED!!! Iโ€™m beyond happy for her and her fiancรฉ, Noah, as they start this beautiful new chapter together.

Wishing them all the love and happiness in the world! ๐Ÿฅ‚ Let the wedding planning adventures begin!

12/15/2024

As the Year Wraps Up:

What a year it has been! As we embrace the joyful holiday spirit and spend this advent season in reflection, Iโ€™m feeling an overwhelming sense of gratitude while wrapping up my first full year in business. The joy and peace of this season are only magnified by the immense blessings Iโ€™ve experienced in 2024.

This year, I had the honor of attending 14 births: 9 in hospitals and 5 at home, including 2 free births. These beautiful stories brought 9 baby boys and 5 baby girls into the world, and I was privileged to pray over and document each one. I only missed 1 birth (barely!), which was a lesson in distance managementโ€”1 hour and 45 minutes was cutting it too close, even though the midwife and I arrived simultaneously. My longest birth had me awake for 36 hours (a 24-hour labor), while my shortest was just 30 minutesโ€”an absolute God moment, as I was already in Wichita and wouldnโ€™t have made it otherwise.

I also circled back to my HERBAL doula training this year. While Iโ€™m not offering doula services, I want my clients to feel confident knowing I understand and support any birth experience, staying calm and collected when plans suddenly change.

A significant milestone for me was being approved by the Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep (NILMDTS) Foundation, where Iโ€™ll soon volunteer my time and photography services to support families experiencing infant loss. Iโ€™m currently completing my training and plan to serve families in Wichita, Hutchinson, Enid, Winfield, and surrounding areas by the start of 2025.

Another highlight this year was reinvesting in my business with the purchase of my dream camera and lens (Canon R5 C with a 35mm macro lens) and a new Mac for editing. This setup has truly elevated the quality of my photos. I even dabbled in Photoshopโ€”while Iโ€™m not an expert, learning to face-swap to save group shots feels like a small but mighty win!

Beyond births, I stayed busy with newborn and maternity sessions, family portraits, pregnancy announcements, a baby shower, co-op events, and even yearbook photos. My biggest project? Documenting our countyโ€™s 6-day 4H fair, which included everything from livestock shows to community gatherings. Running on 4 hours of sleep during that week was absolutely worth it. I was also honored to speak to 4H students about photography and canโ€™t wait to mentor them in 2025 as they begin their own photography projects.

Looking ahead to 2025, Iโ€™m entering the year with an open heart and complete trust in Godโ€™s plan for my business. This year stretched me far out of my comfort zone, and there were moments I doubted myself. But time and again, God stepped in, filled my schedule, and surrounded me with the most amazing mamas and families. Watching their littles grow over the year has been such a joy.

Iโ€™m thrilled to have my first repeat client lined up and look forward to focusing on the Motherhood Bundles Iโ€™ve carefully curated. I also humbly ask for your prayers as I step into the unknown territory of serving through NILMDTS. I donโ€™t know exactly what to expect, but Iโ€™m committed to being moldable and willing as God leads me.

A heartfelt thank you to my incredible support systemโ€”the friends who talk me off ledges, proofread my work, offer encouragement (or kind corrections), and even watch my kiddos when a mama calls and I drop everything to leave. You know who you are, and you mean the world to me. This journey wouldnโ€™t be possible without my village, and I am so deeply grateful for each of you.

To all of you who have supported me through likes, shares, heartfelt reviews, and referrals: thank you from the bottom of my heart. I hope you have a very Merry Christmas and enjoy the rest of this season with your loved ones. Donโ€™t worryโ€”youโ€™ll still hear from me before the year is over because I have some adorable Christmas newborn toes to share!

With love,
Sydney

Nothing is sweeter than being invited into a familyโ€™s birth story and then welcomed back into their home just a few week...
12/11/2024

Nothing is sweeter than being invited into a familyโ€™s birth story and then welcomed back into their home just a few weeks later. ๐Ÿฉท Documenting those precious newborn snuggles, the love that fills every corner, moms settling into their new routines, dads supporting their partners, and the beautiful simplicity of familyโ€”itโ€™s such an honor.

These moments are fleeting, but theyโ€™re also the heart of what makes life so special. Iโ€™m grateful to capture them โœจ

๐—•๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฒ: ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ ๐—•๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€Capture the raw beauty, tender moments, and unforgettable strength of the day your...
11/29/2024

๐—•๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฒ: ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ ๐—•๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€

Capture the raw beauty, tender moments, and unforgettable strength of the day your family grows. My birth photography sessions document the intimate story behind one of the most special days of your lifeโ€”every soft embrace, every tear of joy, every ounce of love as you welcome your little one into the world.

For Black Friday only, book your 2025 birth session at an exclusive discounted rate!

๐™Š๐™›๐™›๐™š๐™ง ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™˜๐™ก๐™ช๐™™๐™š๐™จ:
โ€ข๐™‹๐™ง๐™ค๐™›๐™š๐™จ๐™จ๐™ž๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™–๐™ก ๐™ฅ๐™๐™ค๐™ฉ๐™ค๐™Ÿ๐™ค๐™ช๐™ง๐™ฃ๐™–๐™ก๐™ž๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™˜ ๐™˜๐™ค๐™ซ๐™š๐™ง๐™–๐™œ๐™š ๐™ค๐™› ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ช๐™ง ๐™—๐™ž๐™ง๐™ฉ๐™ ๐™Ÿ๐™ค๐™ช๐™ง๐™ฃ๐™š๐™ฎ
โ€ข๐™๐™ž๐™ข๐™š๐™ก๐™š๐™จ๐™จ ๐™ž๐™ข๐™–๐™œ๐™š๐™จ ๐™ค๐™› ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐™ก๐™ค๐™ซ๐™š ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™˜๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™ฃ๐™š๐™˜๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ค๐™ฃ ๐™จ๐™๐™–๐™ง๐™š๐™™ ๐™™๐™ช๐™ง๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™ค๐™จ๐™š ๐™›๐™ž๐™ง๐™จ๐™ฉ ๐™ฅ๐™ง๐™š๐™˜๐™ž๐™ค๐™ช๐™จ ๐™๐™ค๐™ช๐™ง๐™จ
โ€ข๐˜ผ ๐™ ๐™š๐™š๐™ฅ๐™จ๐™–๐™ ๐™š ๐™œ๐™–๐™ก๐™ก๐™š๐™ง๐™ฎ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™–๐™ฉ ๐™ฉ๐™š๐™ก๐™ก๐™จ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™ค๐™ง๐™ฎ ๐™ค๐™› ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ช๐™ง ๐™—๐™–๐™—๐™ฎโ€™๐™จ ๐™–๐™ง๐™ง๐™ž๐™ซ๐™–๐™ก

Let me help you preserve the moments that matter most. This special rate is only available for a limited time, so donโ€™t wait!

๐Ÿ“… Sale ends at midnight!
๐Ÿ“ฉ DM or email to reserve your spot!

Letโ€™s document your strength, your joy, and the start of a beautiful new chapter. โœจ

This Thanksgiving, my heart is full of gratitude for the precious moments Iโ€™ve been able to witness and capture. One of ...
11/28/2024

This Thanksgiving, my heart is full of gratitude for the precious moments Iโ€™ve been able to witness and capture. One of the most beautiful blessings is seeing families welcome new lifeโ€”a tiny, perfect baby who immediately transforms their world.

Iโ€™m so thankful to play a small part in preserving these memories. To all the families who have trusted me to capture your journey, thank you. This season, Iโ€™m reminded of how much love grows when a family welcomes a new memberโ€”and how lucky I am to witness it all through my lens. Happy Thanksgiving!

I am THAT birth photographer:Who will overshoot and overdeliver because every single moment matters.Who will quietly rem...
11/25/2024

I am THAT birth photographer:

Who will overshoot and overdeliver because every single moment matters.

Who will quietly remind you how incredible and strong you areโ€”over and overโ€”while capturing the raw beauty of your birth story.

Who might deliver an emotional, intentionally blurry image because sometimes itโ€™s not about the sharpnessโ€”itโ€™s about the feeling, and I want you to have it.

Who will include a series of nearly identical images because the way you look at your baby changes with each passing second, and I canโ€™t choose just one.

Who will reassure you when you feel vulnerable, cracking gentle jokes and holding space for you to feel comfortable while I document your power.

Who will marvel at your baby, telling you how perfect they are, and yes, Iโ€™ll wish I could give them a tiny kiss on the head (I wonโ€™t, but Iโ€™ll want to).

Who will capture the messy, emotional, and in-between momentsโ€”the ones that show the realness of birthโ€”because those are the ones youโ€™ll treasure most.

Who just wants to capture the magic of your story and sometimes struggles to keep up with emails because my heart is in the art, not the admin.

Who gets so anxious waiting to hear if you love your galleryโ€”please tell me as soon as you see it!

Who will help you prepare everything: your birth plan, what to pack, what to wear for postpartum photos, even what snacks to bringโ€”Iโ€™m here for all of it.

Who will praying over you, your baby, a safe L&D, and everything else heavy on your heart. I will ask if you have any prayer requests when I check in on you leading up to meeting your baby.

Who deeply wants your birth team to feel at ease with meโ€”because I want them to be as excited about these photos as you are.

Who will cheer you on, cry happy tears with you when we hear that first cry, and become your friend, because this isnโ€™t just a jobโ€”itโ€™s my calling.

You are so much more than a client. Your story is sacred, and itโ€™s an honor to capture it. Thank you for inviting me into such an intimate and life-changing moment. I love and appreciate every one of you for trusting me.

With so much love,
Sydney

๐——๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—บ ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—น๐—น, ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ฒ!! You all have been so patient, and itโ€™s finally time to announce the winners of my ๐— ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ...
11/17/2024

๐——๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—บ ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—น๐—น, ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ฒ!!

You all have been so patient, and itโ€™s finally time to announce the winners of my ๐— ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—š๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐˜†!

๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ผ:
โœจ Hannah Bates
โœจ Courtney Mast
โœจ Elizabeth Garcia
โœจ Jennifer Wilson

I cannot wait to work with each of you and help capture this special chapter in your lives! Keep an eye out for an email within the coming week so we can finalize plans for your session.

And as always, for those who didnโ€™t win, I offer a ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป to anyone who entered the giveawayโ€”because every mama deserves to document these precious moments. ๐Ÿ’•

Thank you all for your support, and I canโ€™t wait to connect soon!

Hi friends! โœจ Itโ€™s time for another exciting model call! After you follow, like, and share this post, the next ๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜...
11/02/2024

Hi friends! โœจ Itโ€™s time for another exciting model call! After you follow, like, and share this post, the next ๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜ step is to fill out the form linked here:
https://forms.gle/gsjdsDNL8wubkXZs8

Iโ€™ll be selecting two, maybe even three, models for this session. My goal is to build a beautiful client closet for my maternity clients, and Iโ€™d love to showcase these stunning gowns on my website with your help! In exchange, youโ€™ll receive a digital link to your photos to download, share, print, or enjoy however you like.

Canโ€™t wait to work with yโ€™all! I think this one is going to be a lot of fun.

Entries close November 14th at midnight

You all know how much I love capturing the beauty of motherhood, birth, and those precious newborn and postpartum moment...
10/30/2024

You all know how much I love capturing the beauty of motherhood, birth, and those precious newborn and postpartum moments. While these are my heartโ€™s focus, sometimes I get the chance to step outside my niche for truly meaningful projectsโ€”like this one that I just had to share with you.

Meet beautiful Maggie. Her mom reached out to me with a special request to capture a few photos of her this October, in honor of Rett Syndrome Awareness Month. Itโ€™s a privilege to help raise awareness and celebrate Maggieโ€™s strength through these photos.

The month of October is dedicated to spreading awareness, sharing knowledge, and showing support for those affected by this rare neurological disorder that primarily impacts girls.

Rett syndrome is a genetic condition that appears in early childhood, often between 6 and 18 months. While children with Rett syndrome may start developing typically, they often experience a gradual loss of motor skills, speech, and hand use. Over time, it can also lead to breathing irregularities, seizures, and challenges with movement. It affects every part of their lives and the lives of their families.

One of the beautiful things about October is that it gives us a chance to learn more, raise awareness, and support research. Right now, there is no cure for Rett syndrome, but scientists are making exciting progress. With increased awareness and support, the hope is to develop treatments that can improve the quality of life for those living with Rett syndrome and, someday, to find a cure.

Ways you can help during October:

๐Ÿ’œLearn about Rett syndrome and share what youโ€™ve learned with others. Knowledge is power!
๐Ÿ’œWear purple, the color associated with Rett syndrome awareness, to show your support.
๐Ÿ’œSupport Rett syndrome organizations by donating or attending events if you can.
๐Ÿ’œShow love to families affected by Rett syndrome. A simple message or a small gesture can mean so much.

Together, we can make a difference. Letโ€™s spread the word, support the research, and bring hope to everyone affected by Rett syndrome.

Oh my goodness, Iโ€™m just beyond grateful! Itโ€™s such an honor to be part of these beautiful birth stories and to share ev...
10/27/2024

Oh my goodness, Iโ€™m just beyond grateful! Itโ€™s such an honor to be part of these beautiful birth stories and to share even a small glimpse of them here. Itโ€™s a true blessing that words can hardly capture!

If weโ€™ve worked togetherโ€”whether it was for a birth or one of my other special projectsโ€”I would absolutely love to hear from you. Your feedback means so much! Drop a review and let me know your thoughts. Thank you all for letting me be part of your incredible journeys! ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿผโœจ

October babies are just the best!! But Iโ€™m partial since I also have an October baby lolCongratulations to the Noone fam...
10/26/2024

October babies are just the best!! But Iโ€™m partial since I also have an October baby lol

Congratulations to the Noone fam who brought this precious boy into the world October 12th ๐Ÿ’™

Alexandria officially wins the award of fastest birth for me in 2024. If I hadnโ€™t already been 15 mins away when she told me to head to the hospital, I would have missed this babyโ€™s entrance. She was a rockstar and delivered within 30 mins of me walking in. Such a whirlwind and she handled it beautifully!

Each birth feels so special, but I walked away from this one beaming with pride for mama, because guys, she DID THAT! Little Noah had no interest on waiting for his mama to get her epidural and mom and dad worked beautifully together through her contraction waves and the change in birth plan. There was no panic from Alex or Tom, which was beautiful to see, and they embraced their son with so much palatable JOY of course I had tears well up in my throat getting to witness it. Thank you Jesus was all I kept saying to myself as Noahโ€™s little cries filled the room and mom and dad just smiled through those first few precious moments united together for the first time. What a blessing to witness their amazing birth story โ€” let me tell ya โœจ

A midwife is the quiet strength when a mother doubts herself, the calm in the storm, and the reassurance that every woma...
10/24/2024

A midwife is the quiet strength when a mother doubts herself, the calm in the storm, and the reassurance that every woman carries within her the power to birth. She honors the beauty in birthโ€”whether loud or soft, fast or slow, messy or gracefulโ€”because she knows that every experience is valid and worthy of reverence.

Love me some baby announcements!! October 6th the Roger fam brought their precious baby boy into this world peacefully i...
10/23/2024

Love me some baby announcements!!

October 6th the Roger fam brought their precious baby boy into this world peacefully in the dead of night ๐Ÿ’™

What an overwhelming feeling being present for such an intuitive birth. Haylee seriously made her birth look like she just casually has babies every weekend LOL she joked between contractions, moved with her baby, and handled her transition so calmly. I left thinking I needed to go have another baby too haha!! But on a serious note, it was such a tender sweet birth.

And take a look at the best tub support bench, Iโ€™m not sure what to call it, but her awesome hubby custom built it for her and I think he needs to market them for all water births.

๐Ÿ”จ So what should they name this awesome idea!? The Birth Buddy? LOL

(He also helped jump start my car when it was time to leave โ€” def think he needs a shout out for that too lol)

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