Capturing Birth • Sydney Dodd Photography

04/24/2026

What a blessing the Loera family has been to me.

When Destiny first reached out, I’ll be honest, I hesitated. They’re out past Great Bend, a solid TWO HOUR drive for me, and she has some quick labors under her belt. That alone is enough to make any birth photographer a little nervous. But then add in the fact that she’s a fellow birth photographer and videographer.. yeah. The pressure was real. Delivering both a full gallery and a video to someone who does exactly what I do? Wild.

But I am truly so, so grateful the Lord connected us.

From our first phone call to the moment I walked into their home for her home visit, we just clicked. I left genuinely excited, not just as a photographer, but as someone who felt honored to witness this baby’s story. And after the birth I stayed and napped at their house. Something I truly never do. But that’s the kind of space they created. Peaceful. Welcoming. Holy.

Baby Loera, number five, a sweet surprise gender is a BOY 🩵

And he made his mama work for it!

Destiny labored with so much strength and grace, even in the moments of exhaustion and frustration. She didn’t rush it, didn’t fight it, she moved through it. And Jaime, I’m not kidding, he needs a “Doula Dad” shirt. He was steady, present, unwavering. Right by her side the entire time, only stepping away to tend the fire, fill the tub, or bring her water. The way he prayed over his bride 🥹 I don’t even have the right words for it, it was powerful.

The worship music filled their home. The atmosphere was thick with peace, love, and intention. It was more than beautiful, it was sacred.

Their story is just as special as this birth. Choosing to leave the city and return to a simple farmhouse life, raising their babies, homesteading, homeschooling… it’s the kind of life that makes you slow down and pay attention. You should absolutely follow along with them.

I have to laugh because it’s almost eerie how similar our stories are; RV living, husbands both in the military, both of us in the birth world, both walked away from the city and came back to rural Kansas, raising and homeschooling our babies.. even our 2025 word of the year was the same. Abide.

I could keep going.

It’s one of those connections that just doesn’t feel random. Like the Lord was clearly weaving something together long before we ever met.

And these images, narrowing them down was nearly impossible. I love every single one.

03/28/2026

Congrats to the Harris family!

So dang proud of Brittany. Baby Myles made his grand entrance as the sweetest surprise… a baby BOY.

He kept everyone on their toes for 24 hours before finally making his arrival, and Brittany handled it like an absolute rockstar, surrounded by the most supportive team. Every moment she was being encouraged, loved on, and lifted up. It was so sweet to witness.

03/02/2026

A new baby doesn’t just make a mother and father, it makes big brothers and big sisters too 🤍

A cozy morning at home.
One tiny baby.
Bare feet on the couch.
The new baby passed from arm to arm.
More love than one couch can hold.

This is the good stuff. The loud, tender, heart-bursting kind of love.

Home is my favorite place to photograph these moments, where siblings can be themselves and baby can be surrounded by the people who will love them forever ✨

03/01/2026

The Hill family welcomed their sweet surprise BOY just before the first snowstorm of the year, truly the most perfect timing❄️

In the quiet comfort of their own home, Megan brought her son into the world in the most incredible way. And let me just say.. this was the biggest baby I have ever had the honor of attending.

11 pounds 2 ounces.
21.5 inches long.

Eleven pounds of absolute perfection, born safely, powerfully, and calmly at home.

There is something so sacred about watching a mother trust her body completely.

Welcome to the world, sweet boy. Your entrance was nothing short of unforgettable. 🤍

03/01/2026

You know when you start a business and think, “This is SUCH a good idea”..

And then 3 years later you’re like…. what was I thinking? 😂

My original URL was:
sydneydoddcapturingbirthks .com

A literal novel.

As time went on, I hated typing it. I hated saying it out loud. I hated putting it on marketing material.

Then I launched capturingkansas.com and my brain could no longer cope with the imbalance.

So I finally did it.

I finally changed my birth story website URL.. and honestly, it was overdue.

www.capturingbirth.com

Short. Sweet. Memorable.
New link. Same calling.
I’ll see you there ✨

01/23/2026

First birth of 2026 ❤️

Tonight was truly wonderful. I am filled with so much joy getting to do what I do, and I felt deeply humbled by the Lord’s mercy in bringing this sweet babe safely earthside just before the biggest snowstorm of the season.

Fun fact… this is officially the biggest baby I’ve documented to date. Anyone want to take a guess at how big?!

Also, photographing a birth and tending to your sourdough starter in the same night? Definitely adding that to my resume 🤣

01/09/2026

This is actually something I hoped to do last year..
I got registered with Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep, completed all of the required training and education, and then when it came time to finalize my certification and order my badge… I froze.

I felt overwhelmed and, honestly, underqualified to represent such a meaningful and respected organization. Even though I already offer free bereavement sessions (for any stage of life, not just newborns), the expectations and reputation of NILMDTS brought on the worst case of imposter syndrome. So I just sat on it.

Then my annual volunteer email came through last week, and I finally got out of my own way and finished the certification process.

So I am officially a volunteer photographer with NILMDTS. I pray that God uses me as a vessel for comfort, gentleness, and care for any families I am called to serve this year.

12/12/2025

Last day to enter!! I will draw first thing tomorrow morning ❤️

✨𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐆𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐘!✨

Wrapping up another year behind the camera, I’m just feeling so grateful. Every birth I step into reminds me why I love this work so much. And with my prices increasing in 2026, I wanted to bless a family before the year ends in the best way I know how. 🤍

So… 𝐈’𝐦 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧!
Yes, the full birth experience, documented with love, gentleness, and intention.

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫:
• Like & follow my page
• Share this post (must be set to PUBLIC so I can see it)

𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐬 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬:
• Tag another mama (each tag = one entry)
• If you’re a returning client, leave me a review on Google for an extra entry
• AND leave a review on Facebook for an additional entry
(Yes — one entry for each review!)

𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓 𝒎𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒍𝒚 𝒃𝒆 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈.

I cannot “hold” the free session for families still trying to conceive, but you can gift your winning to an expecting mama, friend, sister, etc. if you’re not the one expecting.

Winner must also be within a 90-mile distance of Wichita, KS.

Giveaway open until December 12th.
Winner will be announced shortly after!

Birth photography is such a sacred gift to look back on, and it’s truly my honor to offer this to one special family. If 2026 is your baby year, don’t forget you can still book the rest of December at my current rate before prices increase.

Good luck, mama friends and thank you for supporting what I love to do.

https://www.sydneydoddcapturingbirthks.com

12/02/2025

✨𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐆𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐘!✨

Wrapping up another year behind the camera, I’m just feeling so grateful. Every birth I step into reminds me why I love this work so much. And with my prices increasing in 2026, I wanted to bless a family before the year ends in the best way I know how. 🤍

So… 𝐈’𝐦 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧!
Yes, the full birth experience, documented with love, gentleness, and intention.

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫:
• Like & follow my page
• Share this post (must be set to PUBLIC so I can see it)

𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐬 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬:
• Tag another mama (each tag = one entry)
• If you’re a returning client, leave me a review on Google for an extra entry
• AND leave a review on Facebook for an additional entry
(Yes — one entry for each review!)

𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓 𝒎𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒍𝒚 𝒃𝒆 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈.

I cannot “hold” the free session for families still trying to conceive, but you can gift your winning to an expecting mama, friend, sister, etc. if you’re not the one expecting.

Winner must also be within a 90-mile distance of Wichita, KS.

Giveaway open until December 12th.
Winner will be announced shortly after!

Birth photography is such a sacred gift to look back on, and it’s truly my honor to offer this to one special family. If 2026 is your baby year, don’t forget you can still book the rest of December at my current rate before prices increase.

Good luck, mama friends and thank you for supporting what I love to do.

https://www.sydneydoddcapturingbirthks.com

05/30/2025

I have been so excited to share this session—but I always wait until parents get the first look and share before posting, because those first moments are theirs. 💛

This nursery? A total magical vintage dream. I could’ve spent hours in there (and let’s be honest, I did 😂). Every little detail was so thoughtful, cozy, and full of charm. And spending time with the Tetreaults? Always a joy.

Oh—and their sweet baby boy? Absolutely beautiful. These two are already the most loving, intentional parents. I couldn’t adore this session—or this family—more.