Hey mama, you have a story + I want to document it...
In case you couldn't tell, I'm passionate about documenting motherhood...
Whether its your birth story, your baby's milestones, that beautiful bump, etc >> I want to bring your vision to life with YOU in the frame, mama. Your ministry as a mother may be filled with many unseen sacrifices, but you are are the vessel through which God created these precious little ones.
Meet the aloha mamatog
My name is Zo'e + this is a bit about me...
I fell in love with maternity and newborn memories long before I became a mother myself, but becoming a mama made me truly enveloped me in all the ups and downs of motherhood—from conception to postpartum. Shortly after becoming a mother myself, I had the opportunity to document my first birth and my purpose was solidified. I knew I wanted to change her narrative of birth to something that she’s empowered and created to do. We all have the power to do that for the next generation--we can change their narrative around birth and motherhood with our stories.
Whether I'm documenting or providing doula support, my goal is to ensure every mama feels supported, empowered, resourced, and closer to God.
We welcomed our third baby this Fall and am homeschooling my older two bubs. We love skating, cooking, worship, and spending our days off at the beach or in the sunshine with friends.
I am currently taking a break from on-call/birth work as I adapt to life with a new baby, but I am happy to be focusing on maternity, newborn, family shoots, and limited brand shoots.
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful, I know that full well.
psalm 139:14
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Zo'e is wonderful and her photographs speak for themselves! My partner and I did a maternity shoot with her towards the end of my pregnancy, and then a newborn shoot once our baby was born. I felt pretty sick and not my best during most of my pregnancy, yet Zo'e made me feel beautiful! I am amazed by how many awesome shots she managed to get during efficient 1-2 hour photography sessions. I also really appreciated her interest in taking lively, candid shots, especially of the newborn. The photos are stylish, fun, touching, and not at all cheesy. We are so happy with the results and grateful we found Zo'e!
Jane B.
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I can't recommend Zo'e enough as a photographer, doula support, prayer warrior + friend. She pours her HEART into her work + clients... it truly comes through in the quality of photos/videos + the cares she provides.
One of my favorite moments of my home birth journey was when she asked if she could pray for me, as I was going through the hardest moments of active labor. She said such a beautiful prayer out loud to me + I will never forget that moment -- it was so profound.
I am SO grateful that God brought us together + I would highly recommend Zo'e as a photographer + doula support for any birthing mother. (Our son is only 9 months old + we've already had Zo'e for 4 photoshoots... lol. + I cannot wait for more!!) You will be in amazing hands if you work with Zo'e in any capacity! <3
Elisabeth S.
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I had the privilege of having Zo’e document my home birth and I could not be more grateful for my experience with her. When I first found out I was pregnant I knew I wanted a birth photographer, but I was nervous about having someone in my home during such a personal event. Zo’e was so kind, caring, professional, and thoughtful during my labor that it felt like she was a part of my family supporting me along the way. She captured the most precious moment of my life so beautifully and now I will have these memories to look back on forever. Thank you Zo’e!!!
Lauren S.
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Zo’e was such a gift to my last pregnancy and birth. I originally just wanted birth photos but after seeing her work we decided to do a package that included maternity and newborn pictures as well. We were so happy with everything! Zo’e has such a calm and kind personality. It felt like we became fast friends. We talked a few times during pregnancy, she helped me process some concerns and made everything for photos so simple and natural. For my home birth, I had a precipitous labor and Zo’e barely made it in time, but she ran in and took such AMAZING pictures without even having time to set up! I truly couldn’t imagine a better experience. I will treasure the pictures forever! She was such a calming presence during my delivery too which I really appreciated. Our newborn photo shoot was done in the comfort of our home and it was such a stress-free experience. For my older son I had had a pretty stressful experience with newborn pictures and was nervous to do them again but then I met Zo’e and knew it would go better and my goodness it went so well! She captures the realness and rawness of motherhood so well. She has such a gift. She’s so passionate about empowering mamas and encouraging mamas to advocate for their choices in birth and I so appreciate her wisdom and opinions. We love Zo’e and I’m so grateful she was a part of my birth team and she is now my friend!
amanda y.
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Zo’e is beyond amazing at capturing moments that truly freeze time. A huge thank you for being so mindful when it comes to editing, over edits just aren’t her thing. It truly speaks to the real beauty of motherhood and also how beautiful our babies are. Zo’e eloquently captures a broad spectrum of real life emotion. I cannot express how much I love her work. Her calm and upbeat attitude made the world of a difference for us as my little one was approaching nap time and became a little fussy. Highly recommend Zo’e. Thank you so much for our newborn and now toddler phase photos, you’re simply the best!!
lucy g.
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Zo’e was amazing to work with!! She has a calm and relaxed demeanor and even made my husband comfortable (who hates getting his photo taken!) We absolutely loved our first family shoot with our new baby and were so thankful we chose Zo’e to capture this huge time in our lives. She got some amazing shots that we used on our Christmas cards and hung all over our house. Don’t hesitate on booking a session with her!
whitney s.
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We are SO thankful we were able to get Zo’e to capture these amazing moments in our life! She photographed our maternity and newborn shoot and we are obsessed with all of the images!! She gave us over 200 edited photos, got them back to us very quickly, and was super responsive to any questions I had! On top of that, she made my husband and I feel comfortable which made the moment and looking back at our pictures that much more enjoyable. I cannot recommend Zo’e enough for anyone that wants to make sure they have a dream photography shoot for moments you never want to forget!
Irene p.
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Not only is Zo’e an amazing mama photographer, she has a beautiful soul. She shared mama mantras with me that I’ve been reciting daily to get ready for the big day. She shared her experience with breastfeeding during our shoot and reassured me that my body is made for this. And during the whole shoot, she hyped me up and made me feel like the most elegant mama. This pregnancy has taught so much about the importance of support, trust and an open heart. I’m so happy that I had the chance to capture the last few weeks of pregnancy with her and grateful for the connection we made. Thank you Zo’e!!
Jayda w.
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Just wow!!! This is another one of those times when I am so thankful for instagram! Zo’e is one of those people who you want to be real friends with! Her warmth and sincerity is felt immediately and she’s also hilarious which is an amazing combo when shooting maternity photos! As a pregnant woman there are so many insecurities but she makes you feel so incredibly beautiful! Her photos are so natural and make you look and feel like a true goddess! She is so artistic and has a great eye for what works specifically for you but also what makes you feel most comfortable.
I honestly cannot recommend her more! Thank you so much Zo’e!!!
Kaelie f.
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My husband and I cannot express how grateful we are for Zo’e and her roll in the beautiful birth of our baby girl. She did so much more than capture this experience for us. She was kind, supportive, and brought an energy that perfectly matched what I needed. She made a point to connect with me prior to the birth in order to learn specifically what I wanted from my birth experience as a whole, not just in the photography portion. She was available night and day, even with a little baby of her own; checking in and offering support when she could. She came straight to the hospital at 4am when we were admitted and stayed all day cultivating connection, capturing perfect moments, and never once taking away from our time. The photos she captured were breathtaking. It’s as if she knew exactly which moments to grasp. She even sent a few straight to my phone before ever leaving the hospital! She was a critical part of my support team and I cannot imagine a better human to forever be a part of our family through this experience.
Kierstin m.
