Finger Lakes Full-Spectrum Doula & Documentary Photographer

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As a doula, I help people across the life-spectrum feel safe, seen, and held. Everyone deserves empowering, compassionate, individualized support throughout times of transition such as pregnancy, birth, postpartum, abortion, pre-conception, loss, and end-of-life. I value evidence-based, trauma-informed care, and approach this work with intentionality, inclusivity, creativity, and heart.

I began my doula training in 2025 and as I work on completing my certification through Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings (BADT), I am offering low-cost birth support to families throughout Tompkins County, the Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, and Central New York. Whether you’re looking for a birth doula or seeking support for another part of your journey, I’d love to hear from you.

I also offer documentary-focused photography for birth and beyond, as well as other creative services for families, local businesses, and community organizations throughout Upstate New York and beyond. I am a storyteller at heart and use my years of training and experience to thoughtfully and authentically capture and share your story as it unfolds. I am honored to be a part of preserving your memories, documenting life’s meaningful moments, and helping you connect with your audience.

Hi there! I’m Bridget, a doula, photographer, and multimedia storyteller in Upstate N.Y.

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  • A baby play with a rattle at home in Upstate New York
  • A woman holds her newborn niece during a family gathering for mother's day
  • A nursery decorated with a national park theme in Syracuse New York
  • A pregnant woman holds her bump during a maternity session a Beebe Lake in Ithaca New York
  • A pregnant woman rests her hand on her husband's
  • A new mom holds her baby in the hospital as her mother visits
  • A nine month old baby holds onto his grandfather's hand

Services

Ithaca area doula, Bridget Reinsko holding her newborn niece in the hospital in Syracuse, N.Y.

Doula Care Services

  • Typical Birth Support Package: $450

    • Free consultation, usually a video call but can be in person

    • Up to 3 prenatal visits before the birth to discuss your preferences, intentions, and questions, and prepare for labor, birth, and postpartum

    • Unlimited virtual support throughout pregnancy

    • Access to resource list, lending library (books, baby gear, labor supplies), and personalized recommendations

    • On-call 24/7 starting at 38 weeks

    • Continuous support in active labor and immediate postpartum

    • 1 postpartum visit, additional visits available at $25/hour

    • Limited birth photography (if desired), 5-10+ edited images delivered within one week of your birth

    • Payment plans available

  • Postpartum Support: $25/hour for in-person support, $40/hour between 11pm - 7am

    • Free consultation

    • Planning support for the postpartum period (virtual or in-person)

    • Access to resource list, lending library, and personalized recommendations

    • Unlimited virtual support throughout the postpartum period

    • Scheduled in-person visits which may include:

      • Help with newborn care or sibling care

      • Light housework (bottle washing, laundry) or meal prep

      • Emotional support and addressing any concerns you may have

      • Support with feeding

    • Package discounts available

  • I offer virtual planning support sessions for birth, postpartum, and more, starting at $50/hour. This can be a great option if you are interested in having a doula but can’t have or don’t want in-person support, or to help your partner learn how to support you.

  • We’ll start with a free consultation, then work together to determine the right support and package for you needs,

  • I believe that anyone who wants a doula should have access to one. If my rates are not accessible for you at this time, please feel free to reach out to discuss alternatives such as payment plans, a custom package, or bartering and trading for services. We also have some wonderful opportunities for folks to access free or low-cost doula care locally:

    • Doula Access Initiative provides free full-spectrum doula care in Tompkins and Cortland Country to people most affected by disparities in birth and health outcomes in our community through the Health Equity Program and Within Reach Program.

    • The Doula Partnership provides free or low cost birth and postpartum doula services for Cortland community members using an income-based sliding scale.

    • MC Rural Health Council provides free birth, postpartum, and end-of-life doula services to residents of Chenango, Madison, Oneida, and Onondaga counties

    • NYS Medicaid Doula Services Directory (Map)

Photography & Creative Services

  • Documentary-focused photography sessions blending authentic moments with gently guided posing. Great for maternity, expectant parent(s), newborn, or loved ones sessions. Loved ones sessions can include your partner(s), family, friends, or anyone you hold dear. Please note, pricing/packages may differ for large groups such as extended family portratis.

    Mini Session: $200 for 45 minutes

    • Free consultation and session planning support

    • Private online gallery with 15+ images delivered within 14 days

    • Unlimited high-quality downloads and sharing, options to purchase prints

    Full Session: $425 for 2 hour session

    • Free consultation and session planning support

    • Preview with 3-5+ images delivered within 48 hours

    • Keepsake polaroid for you to take at the end of the session

    • Private online gallery with 40+ images delivered within 30 days

    • Unlimited high-quality downloads and sharing, options to purchase prints

    Video and multimedia add-ons available

  • Full Birth Photography Package*: $1,000

    • Free consultation

    • Planning meeting (virtual or in-person)

    • On-call 24/7 starting at 37 weeks

    • Continuous photography in active labor and up to 2 hours after delivery

    • Preview of 5+ edited images delivered within 72 hours of your birth

    • Full gallery of 50+ edited images delivered within one month of your birth

    • High-quality downloads, with prints available for purchase

    • Complimentary resource list

    • Discounts on additional photography/videography services for the perinatal period:

      • Birth video add-on: $500 for 3+ minute edited video of labor, birth, and immediate postpartum

      • Documentary photography session add-on: $250 for 2 hour session, great for maternity, expectant parent, or newborn photos

    *If you are interested in both doula services and photography, please set up a consultation call so we can discuss your needs and goals. I will most likely create a custom package for you to ensure I am able to fully support you, and to keep costs reasonable for you.

  • From micro weddings and elopements, to family reunions, artist retreats, and more, I would love to help document your event! Fill out the form below or schedule a free consultation, then we’ll work together to determine the right package for you.

  • Welcome little one - a year in the life: $1,250

    • Free consultation

    • 4 documentary-focused photography sessions throughout the year

      • Expectant parent session

      • Newborn session

      • 1 year session

      • One more milestone, moment, or event in the first year (3, 6, or 9 months, birthday party, etc.)

    • Optional multimedia storytelling add-on: $500

      • Brief parent interview(s) at each milestone

      • Documentary footage recorded at each milestone

      • 1-3+ minute film delivered within one month of final session

    Interested in additional sessions or a milestones and memories package for a different stage of your life? Reach out for a free consultation. We’ll work together to determine the right package for you.

  • Family storytelling packages typically range from $600 - $1200. We’ll start with a free consultation, then work together to determine the right package for you.

    Family storytelling packages may include a combination of the following:

    • Portrait photography

    • Documentary-focused photography and videography

    • Video interviews

    • A short film about your family

    • Use of archival/home video

    • Organizing, scanning, and curating family photos, video, and other materials

    • Event coverage

    • Creation of a physical photo album or book

  • I love combining my skills as a photojournalist with my experience in marketing and communications to help businesses and organizations share their story. Fill out the form below or schedule a consultation so I can learn more about your needs.

    Brand storytelling packages may include a combination of the following:

    • Video storytelling

    • Brand photography

    • Design & branding guidelines

    • Template creation for graphic design

    • Web support

    • Social media support

Interested in working with me? Please complete this form or schedule a consultation.

Let’s work together!

  • New grandparents hold their newborn granddaughter on Mother's Day in Syracuse New York
  • A couple prepares to welcome their first baby in Ithaca New York
  • Members of a youth synchronized swimming team in Rochester New York practice together in the pool
  • An RIT student falls into a mud pit during an annual tug of war competition
  • A woman and a child paddle a corcl boat on a lake in Upstate New York
  • A dad hugs his daughter outside in the summer in Kosovo
  • A family spends time together outside in the fall in Rochester New York
  • A couple holds hands in jeans in a white shirt in Ithaca New York as they prepare to welcome their new baby
  • A couple works together in a pizza shop in Rochester, N.Y. near Lake Ontaria