“ Kailana was amazing to work with for our newborn photos. She made us all feel so at ease and was an absolute expert at comforting and posing our little girl. She was flexible with our baby’s schedule, super communicative, and so easy to work with from start to finish. We were also so impressed by how quickly we got our beautiful photos back. We’ll cherish them forever- thank you, Kailana! "

-Meghan

" I have no idea how my husband and I would’ve gotten through the first weeks at home with 2 newborns without Kailana’s support. We originally were planning to just get postpartum night support, but during our consultation call, Kailana told us the value of having day support as well and we’re so glad we listened and booked both with her. The nights were obviously helpful so we could get much-needed rest but the days were when we learned everything we needed to know from Kailana. She was very intentional about when she gave us new information and resources, and was always available via text to answer our questions between shifts. She was great with our twins and I cannot recommend her enough! "

-Jessie & Alex

" We had the most wonderful experience working with Kailana. Not only is she an incredibly talented photographer, but her background as a doula brings such a calm, nurturing presence to the entire session. She made our whole family feel completely at ease, creating a relaxed atmosphere that allowed for genuine connection and natural moments to unfold. The photos she captured are absolutely beautiful—full of warmth, emotion, and authenticity—and they truly reflect the love and joy in our family. We’ll treasure them forever and are so grateful for her unique ability to honor our story through her lens. Thank you, Kailana! "

- Alexis S.

“Kailana has been just incredible to work with. She is so comfortable working with and handling newborns, she knew exactly how to calm our baby girl. She was able to capture the sweet newborn details of her hands, feet, and my favorite, the ears, while also documenting the sweet bond of breastfeeding. Scheduling and coordinating was a breeze as she worked around feedings. She was also so sweet with our large dog who became completely Kailana-obsessed by the end. Thank you for all your help, wisdom and beautiful photos, Kailana!!”

-Ivy E.

“I absolutely loved my makeup for the wedding! It was a different look than I usually go for, based off just a photo I shared-and she completely nailed it. I felt so beautiful and confident all day. Truly a talented artist who knows how to bring a vision to life!”

-Brittany S.

“It’s hard to imagine how we would have gotten through my daughter early month without Kailana by our side. We used Kailana as an overnight postpartum doula for our daughter starting when she was just a few weeks old. Kailana really saved us. Her knowledge is vast and she is a baby whisperer. She helped us trouble shoot lots of issues and gave us guidance around sleep, feeding, scheduling, you name it. She is also just a wonderful, friendly, warm, and loving person who we’ve felt so lucky to have as part of our family. I never worried about my daughter safety with Kailana. She knows what she’s doing and truly care. Simply put: book her now.”

-Dom & Alexis

“When our son was born, Kailana helped us during the day for the first few weeks and was truly a life saver. As first-time parents there is only so much you can learn from books and Kailana provided a wealth of knowledge from how to calm a newborn down, different swaddle techniques, playtime activities and so many more invaluable lessons. And while she was a huge help for us, she was also an amazing caregiver for our son who seemed calm and relaxed whenever she was around. As a doula, her expertise went beyond baby care as well with postpartum advice and guidance. Additionally she'd help us organize his nursery and baby gear and even watched the baby so we could get some fresh air or go for a walk. Having Kailana's help gave us the confidence to handle a newborn and also gave us a break to rest up in those first few weeks.”

-Sateja & Sajan

“As first-time parents, the journey into parenthood felt daunting, filled with uncertainties and the desire to do everything perfectly for our newborn daughter. This is where Kailana’s presence brought a sense of calm and confidence. Her expertise and gentle approach to caregiving were evident in how she cared for our daughter over the 8 weeks she was with us. Kailana's knowledge about newborn care, her patience in addressing our questions, and her proactive tips were incredibly helpful. She empowered us with the skills and confidence to care for our daughter, teaching us various aspects of newborn care.

What stood out most was Kailana's ability to connect not just with our daughter but with us as parents. She ensured that we were comfortable and confident in our new roles, always offering support and encouragement. Her tips and advice were practical, tailored to our needs, and easy to follow. She was always punctual and flexible, working with us when our needs required us to change our schedule due to needing more night support.

Kailana's commitment to our family's well-being, her professionalism, and her compassionate approach to care were truly remarkable. She has been an invaluable part of our journey, and we cannot recommend her highly enough to any new parents looking for support during this significant phase of their lives.

Thank you, Kailana, for everything. “

-Mahtab & Okhtay

“I can't recommend Kailana enough!  We very quickly felt comfortable with her in our home and developed a high degree of trust in her ability to safely and lovingly care for our newborn.  When she first arrived, there was an immediate release of stress having some of the work taken off our hands and an expert showing us how to take care of our newborn.  She has a calm and steadying presence which was very needed during the crazy first 6 weeks of our baby's life. We learned a ton from discussions with her in our daytime sessions and felt much more confident in caring for our baby when she was not there as a result.  She has a wealth of knowledge about caring for the baby, breastfeeding, sleep, and general advice on how to structure and organize life with a new baby.  In addition to daytime sessions, we did two night sessions which gave us the incredibly valuable gift of a full night sleep, and helped us recharge for the rest of the week.  I would wholeheartedly recommend her services for anyone considering a postpartum doula and we're very grateful that we had her there with us for those very difficult early weeks.”

-Max & Trini

“We are second-time parents who had a traumatic first birth, and we knew we needed more support the second time around. We are incredibly grateful to have found Kailana — a stabilizing, compassionate presence during the chaos of newborn life.

From the beginning, Kailana impressed us with her deep listening skills and creative problem-solving. She proposed a unique hybrid of night/day support tailored to our needs. The night shifts in the early weeks were transformative — they gave us the rest and reset we desperately needed. When we transitioned to day support, we quickly realized how equally essential it was.

Kailana is warm, thoughtful, engaging, and intentional. She constantly looked for ways to make our routine more sustainable while ensuring our newborn received appropriate stimulation. She brought energy and purpose to every shift: tummy time, gas relief, singing, socializing, as well as strategizing nap time difficulties and simplifying breastfeeding/pumping routines. Kailana is truly a baby whisperer, and we were always assured that our child was in good hands with her. Even as second-time parents, we learned new techniques for caring for our little one and benefited from her treasure trove of knowledge—from soothing strategies to product recommendations. 

The smallest details made a huge impact in these precarious, unrelenting weeks. One of the special qualities we especially appreciated was how observant and intuitive Kailana is — she anticipated our needs and preferences, taking action with ease, which was a particular gift when we were too tired to think clearly or ask for help.  

Most of all, Kailana never lost sight of our whole family’s needs. She made sure our second child didn’t fall into “second child syndrome,” and helped us continue to be present for our older one. Not only did she support our entire household through physical, mental, and emotional challenges, but she helped us to gradually build a scaffold for sustaining it all beyond her time with us.

We would wholeheartedly recommend Kailana to any parent — first-time or not. Her support during such a vulnerable period was truly invaluable.”

-Gary & Jennifer