Birth Themes of the Month

In our Facebook group dedicated to birth photographers, we embrace a weekly photo “theme” where photographers are encouraged to share meaningful images. Recently, we explored themes such as Space, Perspective, and Fluid.

At BBY, we firmly believe that by bringing birth into the spotlight, we can diminish fear and inspire all families to cherish their birth stories with anticipation, knowledge, and joy.

We are constantly amazed by the remarkable images shared by photographers and the unique perspectives they bring to each theme, along with their photography techniques.

Take a moment to appreciate the profound images in this curated collection, sourced from our Birth Becomes You Facebook community, comprising professional birth photographers from all over the world.

Space

One aspect I particularly adore about capturing homebirths is the challenge of making quick, last-minute decisions about my position and camera placement in often cramped and awkward spaces. These decisions are made while carefully maneuvering around birthing individuals, their caregivers, and support teams. It’s incredible how home birthers often find themselves giving birth in the tiniest corners, bathrooms, or doorways!

I had the privilege of documenting the beautiful and rapid birth of a fellow birth photographer. Like many others, she found herself in a minuscule doorway, squeezed between a wall and a piece of furniture, limiting my options from the beginning. Then, her midwife arrived just one minute before the baby was born, prompting me to create space for her. In a split second, I had to find a new spot, and the best I could manage was to shoot under the midwife, capturing the moment through her legs. And I absolutely love the result!