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Alejandra Sarmiento
Art Photography (pregnancy, childbirth, family)
(407) 780 5515
Hi, my name is Alejandra Sarmiento. I have a special passion for pregnancy, childbirth, and parenthood. I believe they are life’s most wonderful and profound transformations. As a proud mother, I cherish this process deeply. Soon after my son Mateo was born in December 2004, I decided to take part in other women’s journeys.
2009 has definitely started to be an amazing year. In February, I attended the 2009 Avatar Wizard Course where I got to explore who I am and experience an extent of appreciation that has positively impacted the way I relate to others and how I perceive the world around me. In May, I will be graduating from the University of Central Florida with a degree in Psychology and Early Childhood Education. And most importantly, I will be giving birth to my second baby on or around Mother’s Day!
In the past, I’ve had the powerful opportunity of witnessing many amazing births as a Birth Assistant for Midwives Jennie Joseph and Cathy Rudolph at “The Birth Place” in Winter Garden. The natural bonding that takes place between mom and baby through breastfeeding awoke in me a new perception in what my role is in other women’s journey. In May 2008 I became a Lactation Counselor trained by breastfeeding Guru Cathy Gillespie. Since then I’ve been assisting mothers in their personal fulfillment of this amazing and nurturing stage of motherhood.
I believe the pregnant body is a stunning shape and decided to combine this admiration with my passion for photography. Since 2005, I have been photographing beautiful pregnant bellies and babies. I also do family portraits and special occasions such as births, Blessingways, weddings, etc.
I also have a deep appreciation for art. I’ve taught children’s after school art classes in many different Orange County schools. I enjoy expressing my creativity through beautiful body art with mehndi also known as henna. Belly henna designs are a 100% natural way of celebrating pregnancy and honoring your beautiful body. They are typically done during the last trimester of pregnancy as a blessing for both mother and baby.
I look forward to working with you! Please contact me for more information about any of my services at (407) 780 5515 or by email at artphotobyale@gmail.com
