A FEW OF MY FAVORITES


It's soooo hard to choose - but below are a few of my favorites from recent years. My portfolio will be updated every now and again to show my most recent work. Enjoy!

Surrogate birth
A black and white artistic photo of a child peering down at their reflection in a circular mirror placed on grass.
Sleeping newborn in blue outfit on rainbow pattern rug.
Newborn baby crying moments after birth with medical staff assistance.
Family relaxing on grass while toddler explores in foreground.
Black and white hospital hallway scene showing medical staff from behind.
A peaceful black and white photo of parent and newborn bonding during a water birth.
Healthcare providers tend to a mother and newborn immediately after birth in a hospital room.
Artistic maternity photo with woman in lace amid green foliage.
Maternity portrait on bed with couple and cats in cozy bedroom setting.
Children sit together on a dark couch with decorative pillows in a living room.
Parent cradles newborn baby skin-to-skin after a c-section
A family of three poses together at sunset in a natural outdoor setting.
Tender black and white moment of parent cradling and kissing newborn baby in hospital bed.
A person cradles a newborn baby while resting in a hospital bed.
Medical team providing care during childbirth in hospital delivery room.
Baby sitting in a metal tub with sunflowers and wearing a colorful bow headband.
Black and white photo of joyful interaction on sunny lawn.
Emotional black and white photograph capturing first moments after birth in hospital.
Black and white image of a spiral playground slide with metal supports against a winter sky.
Family gathered around birthing pool during home water birth experience.
Family enjoying time together on a backyard playset with orange frame and green slide on a sunny day.
A black and white photo capturing playtime at a playground with a spring rider toy.
Black and white image showing a pregnant person holding their belly in a bathroom during labor
Family gathering around string lights creating a cozy atmosphere in a dimly lit room after birth
Black and white closeup of peaceful sleeping newborn in patterned blanket.
A toddler wearing a pink bow and white outfit smiles while standing outdoors.
Medical team assisting during childbirth in hospital delivery room.
Black and white image of a medical examination taking place on a bed in a birth center
An intimate water birth moment showing a newborn being cradled in a birthing tub.
Black and white close-up of newborn wrapped in soft knitted blanket.
Close-up of hands holding a purple umbilical cord prior to cutting
Artistic portrait of sleeping newborn baby dramatically lit against dark background.
Silhouette of two people sitting on couch in conversation by window light.
Emotional black and white birth photography capturing intimate delivery room moment.
A pregnant woman in a polka dot dress stands in autumn sunlight, cradling her belly.
Dad in blue scrubs leans over to view newborn baby in hospital bassinet.
Parent bottle feeds newborn baby while showing tattoos on arms in intimate indoor setting.
Close-up of infant being bottle fed against person with colorful cartoon character tattoo.
Black and white image of tender embrace near window creating dramatic lighting and shadows.
Artistic maternity portrait with woman in lace among green leaves.
Placenta in the birth pool after delivery with blood filled water
Support team attending to laboring person on birthing bed in dimly lit room.
Family gathering in living room with natural light streaming through windows.
Newborn baby in the birth tub with twinkle lights
Young child plays inside a blue plastic water table outdoors.
Silhouette of an expectant mother against a sunset lake landscape.
Black and white image of nurturing moment in nursery doorway.
Infant rests on window ledge next to plush toys in soft natural lighting.
Family plays with toys in sunny room with pink curtains and wooden floors.
Black and white photo of adult lifting child at outdoor playground equipment.
Silhouette of a laboring mom in a bathtub surrounded by candlelight.
Medical professionals in blue scrubs assisting with a vaginal delivery
Barefoot family walking together on garden path at sunset.
Intimate moment in a hospital room with new baby.
A dramatic black and white photo of someone in labor resting on a bathroom floor.
Person in gray sweater embracing newborn in peaceful moment.
Playful scene on a gray sectional couch with a dog in the foreground.
New parent holding swaddled newborn in hospital setting.
A parent and baby interact while sitting on a bed near a window.
Black and white view of a spiral playground slide with metal supports and railings.
Birth center scene showing a newborn baby being cared for by their dad
Sleeping infant in striped onesie rests on parent's lap wearing distressed jeans.
Family sharing an intimate moment together on dark couch.
Emotional family moment with newborn on dark couch.
An intimate moment after the birth of a baby at home
A parent in undergarments holds and looks lovingly at their newborn baby.
Intimate black and white moment of labor during a home birth
Tender moment in a hospital room with a newborn baby wrapped in swaddle.
Black and white photo of someone reaching toward a waterfall on rocky terrain.
Two children playing together in tall summer grass during golden hour.
A home birth in progress in the birth tub
Medical staff assist during the delivery of a newborn in a hospital setting.
Bio-mom and dad assist with surrogate delivery of their baby
A candid black and white photo of a parent and child blowing bubbles together under a tree.
Black and white photo of children playing in water near a garden fountain.
Black and white portrait of young child in floral dress seated in garden setting.
Interior scene showing a water birth in progress with Midwives assisting.
A new parent holds their newborn baby on a hospital bed in an emotional black and white moment.
A home birth in progress in the birth tub
Young child in rainbow striped dress eating snack in garden setting.
Family sits on porch steps decorated with pumpkins during autumn season.
Pregnant person in gray dress sitting on couch with cat visible in background.
Two young children lying together on a white textured surface.
A black and white photo of a child swinging high on a playground swing set.
Patient celebrating joyfully in hospital bed.
Black and white maternity photo of couple sitting outdoors.
Children gather around and look at something together in a home setting.
Black and white portrait of a baby sitting in a metal bucket outdoors.
Intimate moment during birth in a black and white setting.
Joyful toddler laughing while sitting on white blanket in grassy outdoor setting.
Newborn baby crying during first moments after birth while being held.
Family portrait outdoors sitting together on blanket in nature setting.
Overhead view of three people lying in fallen autumn leaves looking up at the camera.
Intimate black and white image of newborn being cradled during first moments after birth.


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I attend births at all Lincoln, NE hospitals, the CHI Birth Center, and home births. I take a limited number of clients at birthing locations up to 1.5 hours outside of Lincoln NE.


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leslie@novitaphoto.com

Novita Family Photostories is a birth photographer, videographer, doula, and family photographer based in Lincoln, Nebraska.